MME SILK Jamie Kathleen
Passive Atmospheric Water Collection Device Inspired by Nature
2023 - 2026
Thesis Goal 1: Develop and optimize a biphilic surfce (ie. a surface with both hydrophilic and superhydrophobic zones) composed of metal oxide nanowires to efficiently condense and transport atmospheric water
Thesis Goal 2: Develop and optimize a radiative cooling coating to lower the surface temperature below the ambient temperature and ideally below the dew point
Thesis Goal 3: Minimize the environmental impact of the device through life cycle assessment methodology
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2023 - 2026
PhD Researcher
LMGP, Grenoble INP
Grenoble, France
2021 - 2023
Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering and Climate Change
Villanova University
Villanova, PA, USA
Master's Thesis: Identification and Prioritization of Potential Climate Change Impacts to Water and Sanitation Programming in Madagascar
- Course covering climate change, climate modeling, life cycle assessment, eco-design, and international development
- Studied the latest climate models available from the IPCC to understand the impact of climate change on drinking water resources in Madagascar
- Developed curriculum and taught course on the implementation of engineering projects within an international development context
2015 - 2019
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Villanova University
Villanova, PA, USA
- Explored core principles of chemistry, physics, and mathematics to design and analyze chemical processes for industrial applications
- Gained practical experience through laboratory work and projects, applying theoretical knowledge to solve complex real-world engineering problems