I am an Associate Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Nova Southeastern University, where I teach courses across manufacturing, quality control, systems modeling and optimization, and human factors and ergonomics. My teaching is rooted in real-world relevance and inclusive, active learning strategies that equip students to be analytical thinkers, creative designers, and collaborative engineers.

From a young age, I’ve been fascinated by how things are made — a curiosity that evolved into a career focused on improving the design and efficiency of complex systems. As an educator, I strive to bridge theory and practice, using hands-on activities, data-driven projects, and differentiated instruction to support diverse learners.

My research is centered on identifying and reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) risks through advanced ergonomic assessment and motion analysis. I integrate muscle activation studies using surface EMG with nonlinear data analysis tools such as Recurrence Quantification Analysis (RQA) to uncover patterns of muscle fatigue across industrial and medical domains. I also apply optimization techniques in manufacturing, particularly in Powder Injection Molding (PIM).