Independently designed and executed the experimental approach and formulated the research hypothesis to investigate the inter-microbial dynamics between endophytes isolated from Spathoglottis plicata.

Isolated and identified two bacterial endophytes, Acinetobacter radioresistens and Kocuria rhizophila, from Spathoglottis plicata.

Demonstrated a novel synergistic interaction between A. radioresistens and K. rhizophila in co-culture, resulting in significantly increased growth rates for both species and increased biosynthesis of a compound, neurosporene.

Designed the hypothesis and experimental procedure and led a team of six undergraduate researchers, investigating the role of microbes in primary succession on urban building surfaces.

Analyzed metagenomic data, revealing distinct microbial communities and diversity patterns on urban surfaces.

Developed a sampling and analysis protocol, including site selection, microbial isolation, DNA extraction, and metagenomic sequencing.

Processed and analyzed stomatal data and assisted in the statistical interpretation of plant responses to varying soil permeability in urban environments.

Assisted in the preparation of leaf epidermal peels and microscopic analysis of stomatal characteristics.

Conducted a case study on Pittsburgh, linking HOLC redlined maps to current voting precincts and highlighting ongoing racial disparities

Used ArcGIS to overlay historical redlining maps with modern voting precincts, demonstrating persistent racial geographic divides

Conducted comprehensive literature reviews on the link between alcohol, mitochondrial dysfunction, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Contributed to research hypothesis development and experimental design in Alzheimer’s disease research.