Education
2007, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2004, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2002, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Honors and Awards
2007, European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology Heidenhain Scholarship
2006, Best of Session Technical Paper Award, 2006 International ANSYS Conference for "Methods for the Generation of Rough Surfaces in ANSYS." Thompson, M.K.
2004, Best of Session Technical Paper Award, 2004 International ANSYS Conference for "The Effect of Surface Roughness on Fluid Coupling Sealing Capability" Thompson, et al.
2002, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
2002, Wunsch Foundation Silent Hoist and Crane Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis
2001, ASME Garland Duncan Scholarship
2001, MIT Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
2001, Department Service Award for Dedicated Service to the Mechanical Engineering Department
2001, Padmakar P. Lele Student Award for Outstanding Service by an Undergraduate Assistant "2.007 Design & Manufacturing I."
1998, ASME Gracik Scholarship
1998, National Merit Scholarship

Research Interests
Design methodology and non-traditional applications of design methodology
Design of fluid seals and MEMS packaging with special emphasis on modularity
Design of equipment and robots for underwater and space applications
Applications of finite element analysis
Tribology with special emphasis on contact resistance and wear

Teaching Interests
Design, Manufacturing, Heat Transfer, Engineering Outreach and Finite Element Applications