Michael P.

Michael P. currently serves as Chief Technology Officer at OceanWell, focusing on submerged water filtration technologies aimed at enhancing water resilience and protecting aquatic ecosystems. Prior experience includes tenure as an Assistant Professor at Clemson University, where research encompassed marine biomechanics and underwater robotics, as well as advising multiple theses in advanced manufacturing. As a Graduate Research Fellow at UC San Diego, Michael P. conducted research on natural biological materials and supervised a laboratory of over 20 students. Additional roles include Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Hawaii, Laboratory Engineer at Virginia Tech, and various consulting and teaching positions. Academic qualifications comprise a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from UC San Diego, an MS in Biological Engineering from the University of Hawaii, a BS in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and a Certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University.