Elizabeth's doctoral research is driven by an interest in understanding the behavior of aerospace structures under varying conditions. She specializes in composite materials and design, aiming to enhance reliability and safety. With the push for weight reduction in aviation as a catalyst for innovation, her work contributes to developing more efficient, lightweight materials to minimize environmental impact.

Research Interests

Composite Materials

Engineering Machine Design

Manufacturing

She has become adept at various research techniques relevant to aerospace engineering. Her expertise was further strengthened during her tenure at the Aerospace Structures and Materials Lab (ASML) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where she explored sustainable approaches to managing end-of-life aircraft waste by researching methods to compact thermosetting plastics—materials commonly used in aerospace for their strength and heat resistance, but which cannot be remelted or reshaped. Her goal was to make these non-recyclable materials suitable for recycling, reducing environmental impact, and supporting circularity in the aerospace industry.

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