Lillian Badger
Materials Scientist and Engineer at the University of Florida
About
Lillian's thirst for knowledge can never be quenched. A childhood of climbing trees and asking too many questions in class has perfectly transitioned into a curiosity of how the world works, and a desire to understand how to better the world. Materials Science and Engineering has a reputation of being a "found" major, and that is no different with Lillian. Starting as a chemical engineer due to her love of chemistry, materials science emerged as the syncretism of chemistry and sustainability that she had been searching for. Beginning as an undergraduate intern has fortified her desire to pursue research as a career.
As an undergraduate research intern and a student in the University of Florida's MSE department, Lillian has much experience being in a lab setting, as well as designing and conducting her own experiments. Outside of researching, Lillian is a leader and strong community member running a not-for-profit theatre organization for the past three years. Being a leader, solving problems, and being curious are just in her nature, and those qualities have transferred to researching cutting edge additive manufacturing techniques and materials systems.
Research
Research Projects
Redesigning PVC for Irrigation Pipes
Investigated material alternatives to PVC to reduce plasticizer and phthalate leaching into the environment while retaining appropriate mechanical properties
Investigation of Various Orange Food Packaging
Using many different testing and analytical techniques, various orange food packaging products were studied. The emphasis of this project is on the sustainability of the project and providing an alternative design
Fiberglass Composite Layup
Investigated and studied the effects of layup orientation on composite mechanical properties
Effects of Annealing on the Dezincification of Brass
Development of BaTiO3 Ceramic High Dielectric Pellets for a Capacitor using Solid State Synthesis
Current Project: Particle-Laden VIPS 3D Printing
Tested the effects of annealing brass at 538ºC for 30 minutes on resistance to corrosion (dezincification) and hardness in an application for brass pipes.
Created and tested BaTiO3 ceramics as dielectrics using solid-state synthesis method involving hand milling, calcining, pressing and sintering
Investigating and creating particle-laden inks for VIPS 3D printing, specifically lunar regolith powder as particle reinforcement. We are testing the resulting microstructure and mechanical properties of the component.
Coursework
Materials Science and Engineering Major, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, University of Florida
International Baccalaureate Diploma, Stanton College Preparatory
Materials Coursework: Mechanics of Materials, Inorganic Materials, Organic Materials, Thermodynamics of Materials, Analysis of Structure of Materials, Electronic Properties of Materials, Kinetics of Materials, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Stability
Labs: Sophomore Materials Lab, Junior Materials Lab 1, Junior Materials Lab 2, Polymers Lab 1, Research in Materials Science
Materials Electives: Elements of Electrical Engineering, Biomaterials, Physical Metallurgy, Polymer Physics
Resume/CV
Major: Materials Science and Engineering
Minor: Classical Studies (Latin)
Leadership
President and Artistic Director, Florida Players
2023 - Present
I lead the organization and executive board meetings to foster a creative, functional, and inclusive environment for theatre. I also manage all members of the executive board and all production teams and directors, leading to three consecutive seasons of successful productions.
Work Experience
Secretary and Medical Assistant, Advanced Medical Services Jacksonville Florida
Summer 2023 - 2024
I organized, updated, and digitized all patient files and doctors’ paperwork to streamline the work process, making it more efficient. Also, I communicated and engaged with patients to act as a positive epicenter for customer service and effectively schedule appointments.
Laboratory Intern
FAMISL Laboratory, Dr. Yong Huang, University of Florida
Summer 2024 - Present
I have investigated the process and sustainability of current carbon fiber reinforced polymer recycling and remanufacturing for additive manufacturing. Throughout this past year, I create and test VIPS printing for auxetic structures and other non-planar printing feats. Finally, I investigate the microstructure, mechanical behavior, and printability of lunar regolith particle-laden polymer inks for VIPS 3D printing.
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