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* Investigated ceramic and metal materials for suitability in electric propulsion and plasma systems * Processed, manufactured, and performed SEM/EDS analysis of low work function sample * materials for hollow cathodes * Developed software for visual analysis of phase in sample materials from Energy Dispersive X- * Ray Spectroscopcy (EDS) data * Analyzed and optimized novel broad ion beam polishing technique for reliability in chemical * analysis * Designed and fabricated custom electric propulsion system components * Designed and implemented ultra-high vacuum systems for high temperature corrosion of * materials by iodine plasma

* Applying space environment effects and materials knowledge to develop and improve satellite component systems for the Starlink program * Working with teams of all sizes to develop satellite products and processes as well as mechanical and environmental test capabilities * Using lean strategies, statistical tools, and design for automation to develop a mass-production facility for satellites

* M.Sc. Project: * Developed a novel additive manufacturing method, Direct Coagulation Printing (DCP), for binderless ceramic and metal printing * Performed mechanical testing and Design of Experiments (DOE) statistical analyses for optimization of printed parts * Analyzed ceramics for microstructural characteristics using XRD, SEM/EBSD, and optical microscopy * Worked extensively with nanopowders with regards to safety, colloidal dispersion and coagulation, and sintering * Other Projects: * Analyzed laser printed nickel superalloys and many advanced ceramics and composites * Helped design the vacuum system for a novel work function tester * Manufactured specialty tooling for Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) and other advanced manufacturing processes Thesis: https://dspace.library.colostate.edu/bitstream/handle/10217/185779/Hensen_colostate_0053N_14612.pdf?sequence=1 Publication: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214860417304827 Conference Proceedings: http://www.programmaster.org/PM/PM.nsf/ApprovedAbstracts/74BC03E5B224D1A5852580DE0003092F?OpenDocument

* Cost reduction team member collaborating on over $1 million in cost savings through redesign of * production parts * Ran multiple projects according to Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles and goals * Supervised engine test cells for design validation and system debugging according to customer * requirements * Coordinated international business teams to produce CAD, Finite Element Analysis, and * Multiphysics simulations for design * Design for manufacturing, environmental compliance, and performance optimization of diesel * and oil filtration products * Prepared and tested product samples for non-destructive and destructive testing inspections to * validate performance * Led product manufacturing teams using Six Sigma extensively, as well as IDFMEA and analyzed * statistical data using Minitab * Tooling Design and GD&T

* Assembled, debugged, and tested robotic welding and positioning systems * Performed engineering revisions in a variety of CAD softwares and revised manufacture of * custom parts * Worked specifically with ABB and Fanuc robotic systems and the associated programming * softwares

Activities and Societies: Founding Father of the Gamma Rho Chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Engineering College Council President of Activities, Formula SAE Ram Racing Team Member, Various Design Competitions