My time as an academic researcher at Purdue taught me a range of research methods. Considering my target research group was Engineering students and my background in Industrial Design, I was highly successful in conducting UX research for Engineering Products & Engineering Education. This new context provided me with a direction less researched in the UX world - 3D CAD products. This role also provided me with the opportunity to work on advancing Generative AI technologies in CAD. I was also responsible for conducting other administrative research for scoping prospective Charitable Trusts investing in Engineering Education. This showcased another side of administrative work which proved to be beneficial to my profile.