Brian graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.S. in physics in the spring of 2015. He was drawn to physics, because his interest in using scientific concepts to solve technical problems for real-world applications. During his time as an undergraduate student, Brian took part in research projects using computer simulations to discover new materials and predict their properties. After graduation, Brian worked as a researcher in the pharmaceutical industry. With the intention of furthering the ability to contribute to technological advancements, Brian returned to school as a chemical engineering PhD student at Yale University in the fall of 2018 where he intends to focus on developing water filtration techniques to improve accessibility to clean drinking water.