An accomplished professional with significant technical expertise, research, innovation, start-up, and project management experience across diverse STEM fields in academia and industry. My career highlights are a blend of technical competence and strategic leadership, driving undertakings to their successful completion through a collaborative, problem-solving, and excellence-driven approach. From spearheading research initiatives, mentoring, managing facilities, and leading technology transfer to propelling start-ups toward market success, I have a proven record in navigating the intricacies of innovation, securing funding, leading cross-disciplinary teams, and commercializing cutting-edge technologies.