Laboratory of Space Systems and Optomechanics
At the University of Arizona’s Laboratory of Space Systems and Optomechanics (LASSO), I worked on reviving the LISA Pathfinder experimental platform, contributing to optical, mechanical, and system-level integration efforts. In parallel, I assisted in standing up one of the laboratory’s four experimental spaces following a lab relocation, ensuring instrumentation, infrastructure, and environmental conditions met research specifications.
Beyond core research activities, I designed and built an automated environmental monitoring system to support noise hunting and long-term system stability analysis. The device was fully customizable, reduced manual diagnostic time, and successfully identified a multi-story HVAC failure that was impacting experimental performance.
Research Contributions & Projects
LISA Pathfinder
Revived the LISA Pathfinder laser testing system after two years of inactivity, restoring a precision optomechanical platform for beam characterization and testing.
Environmental System
Designed and built an environmental monitoring device to track temperature, humidity, and pressure in an optical laboratory environment, providing critical context for laser performance data. The system revealed a major HVAC failure in a newly constructed optical research facility at the University of Arizona, directly impacting experimental stability. Published the design and software on GitHub to enable easy replication and reuse across labs.
