@fernsulantay

Portfolio.

My Research Projects.

1. Robustness of classical nucleation theory to chemical heterogeneity of crystal nucleating
substrates

2. Sensitivity of Nucleation Thermodynamics and Kinetics to Details of Interatomic Potentials

3. How Substrates Control Heterogeneous Crystallization: A Computational Perspective

Past Research Projects.

  • Graduate Research, Yale University (Aug – Dec 2021)
    • Computational studies (Molecular Dynamics using LAMMPS) on heterogeneous crystal nucleation of the Lennard-Jones system under shear.
  • Graduate Research, Yale University (Aug – Dec 2020)
    • Developed a mathematical model to study the filtration of aerosol drops from a gas stream: optimization of capture efficiency in terms of pressure drop.
  • REU Summer Research Program, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Center for Nanobiology & Structural Biology (Jun – Aug 2018)
    • Advanced the research by modeling dimeric and tetrameric structures of the proteins using YASARA software and then by studying the protein structure’s physics using Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation in GROMACS v4.6/v51 and creating ionic maps using GIMP
  • Undergraduate Research, University of Connecticut (Aug 2017 – May 2019)
    • Administered the characterization of Nano-Particle Formulation and Development of Screening Methods for Protists Facilitated Transport of Nanoparticles using Zetasizer software and carried out FACS Analysis using Flow Cytometry
    • Managed the project’s experiments by planning the experiments, scheduling the dates, and regulating the team members’ schedules
  • REU Summer Research Program, Princeton University (Jun – Aug 2017)
    • Furthered investigation in the use of Nanocarriers from GRAS Zein Proteins to encapsulate hydrophobic actives and documented my findings in a scientific report, presentation, and scientific poster
    • Created nanoparticles by Flash NanoPrecipitation using a Multi Inlet Vortex Mixer and analyzed them using Dynamic Light Scattering and HPLC

Engineering Projects.

  • Senior Design Project
    Team member, Sept 2019 – May 2020
    Project: “Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste”
    Advisor: Dr. Douglas Cooper
  • Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (MET2)
    • Team Leader, Jan 2017 – May 2017
      Project: “Bio-Environment 3D Printer”
      • Led and assisted a cross-functional team to develop a modified 3D printer that creates a controlled environment for future scientific applications, ensuring reliability, maintainability, safety, durability, cost, quality, and schedule.
      • Designed an interface using RaspberryPi to control a pumping and a heating system, and modeled a waterproofing system using SolidWorks
    • Team Member, Jan 2016 – May 2016
      Project: “Wireless E Data”
      • Programmed wireless MCU(PIC)-based emergency alert system utilizing C Programming
      • Designed a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and a case for it, utilizing SolidWorks.
      • Created engineering documentation that aided in the release/revision of engineering schematics
    • Team Member, January 2015 – May 2015
      Project: “U.S. Coast Guard 3D Printer.”
      • Manipulated and created engineering drawings using Computer-aided Design (SolidWorks) and 3D printed various prototypes for analysis, redesign, and optimization