Ariel M. (she/her)
(she/her)PhD Candidate | Computational Biology | Mathematical Modeling | QSP | NSF Graduate Research Fellow
Graduate Research Assistant at University at Buffalo
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Career: 6
Graduate Research Assistant
University at Buffalo
Nov 2022 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant
University at Buffalo
Keywords: Mathematical Biology, Computational Modeling, Systems Biology Advisor: Ashlee Ford Versypt
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University at Buffalo
Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University at Buffalo
• Grader - Fundamental Principles of Chemical Engineering (Fall 2022) • Teaching Assistant - Chemical Systems Control (Spring 2023) • Teaching Assistant - Fundamental Principles of Chemical Engineering (Fall 2023)
Research Assistant
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
Research Assistant
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
I worked on several projects during my time at LLNL and managed 3-4 projects at any given time. Most notably, I led the research and development of lithium salt targets, receiving an award for my "outstanding contributions." In another project, I synthesized transparent polyamide aerogels. I built an Excel dashboard to collate data and assisted with data analysis. I also assisted with experimental design and scientific writing. This work was published in an American Chemical Society journal (see below). Postbachelor Researcher in the Materials Science Division National Ignition Facility (NIF) and Photon Science | Target Fabrication Science & Technology
Research Assistant
Laboratory for Laser Energetics
Mar 2018 - May 2019
Research Assistant
Laboratory for Laser Energetics
I conducted a feasibility study to assess if a novel liquid-liquid extraction process could reduce polymer material defects in laser fusion targets. Advisor: David Harding Target Fabrication Science & Technology
Laboratory Teaching Assistant
University of Rochester
Sep 2015 - Dec 2018
Laboratory Teaching Assistant
University of Rochester
• Chemical Processes / Senior Design Laboratory • Unit Operations Laboratory • Honors Organic Chemistry I & II Laboratory
Notetaker
University of Rochester
Sep 2015 - May 2018
Notetaker
University of Rochester
Provided class notes for students supported by the Disability Resources Office. • Multidimensional Calculus • Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Skills: 10
Technical
Interpersonal
Other
Projects: 9
Typeshift for Two (or More)
Temperature and Humidity Control Chamber for a Fuel Cell
Optimizing Pilot Fluid Mixer for Oxygen Absorption
Polymer Rheology Studies using a Pilot Extruder
Gas Chromatography for Mixture Composition Analysis
Mathematical Analysis of Tear Film Evaporation
Computational Analysis of the Pharmacological Effects of Caffeine
Transthyretin Protein Video
The da Vinci Surgical System
Publications: 11
Making Feeds: Custom Logic Requests
feeds.byarielm.fyi
feeds.byarielm.fyi
Baby's First (Atproto) App
Other publications
A review of mathematical modeling of bone remodeling from a systems biology perspective
Frontiers in Systems Biology
Transparent Polyimide Aerogels: Controlled Porosity via Minimizing the Phase Separation
ACS Applied Polymer Materials
Education: 2
University at Buffalo
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical and Biological Engineering
Aug 2022 - Present
University at Buffalo
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Chemical and Biological Engineering
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Jan 2014 - Jan 2019
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Take 5 Scholar
Activities / Societies: Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW)
Courses: 14
Intro to Biomedical Engineering
BME 101
Honors Organic Chemistry I & II + Lab I & II
CHM 171, 172, 173, 210
Intro to Biology
BIO 110
Honors Biochemistry
BIO 252
Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems
CHE 259
Intro to C/C++ Programming
ECE 114
Processing Microelectronic Devices (Semiconductors)
CHE 282
Numerical Methods and Statistics (with Python)
CHE 116
Intro to CAD and Drawing (with Creo)
ME 110
Protein Engineering
CE 550
Advanced Transport Phenomena
CE 509
Mathematics and Computation (with MATLAB)
CE 531
Applied Chemical Kinetics
CE 561
Bioprocess Modeling
CE 553
Awards: 4
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP)
The NSF GRFP is a highly competitive fellowship program awarded to early career scientists who have demonstrated a high potential for success.
Arthur A. Schomburg Fellowship
This fellowship is awarded to high-achieving students pursuing advanced degrees. Students demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.
2021 National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate Award
This internal award recognizes exceptional scientific achievements and individual contributions. I was recognized for my outstanding contributions to a lithium salts project.
Take 5 Scholar
I received a scholarship to pursue a self-designed program entitled "Logic, Language, Meaning, and the Mind." The program focused on understanding how language is used in human thought and communication. My coursework spanned the fields of brain and cognitive science (BCS), linguistics, and philosophy. Official description: "The Take Five Scholars Program, unique to the University of Rochester, provides an additional semester or year, tuition-free. It offers the chance to pursue a demanding major and still enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the broad-based, intellectual enrichment of a liberal arts education."