Energy Science Network

Energy Sciences Network is a high-performance network designed to support large-scale scientific research by interconnecting the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratory system.

It facilitates the transfer of massive data sets generated by scientific experiments, enabling collaboration among researchers across various disciplines.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a leading research facility located in Berkeley, California, and operated by the University of California.

Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, LBNL focuses on advancing scientific knowledge in areas such as energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and health.

Modern Research Data Portal

MRDP streamlines high-speed data transfer process by:

• Enables fast and reliable file transfers between authorized Globus points.
• Provides a single portal for initiating transfers, browsing datasets, and monitoring progress.
• Accelerates research workflows, facilitating efficient data movement and collaboration among researchers.

Goal

Improving the Modern Research Data Portal (MRDP) through UI/UX redesign and Django-based web development. Aiming to transform the MRDP codebase into a versatile, distributable, and customizable solution for various research institutions.

User Flow Redesign:

My project aimed to design for a niche group of lab researchers,. shifting my focus from previous GenZ targeted marketing projects. I aimed to create a UX that prioritized versatility and approachability, leading to a redesign of the website's user flow, which simplified navigation by consolidating two-page operations into a efficient single-page experience.

Distributable and Customizable Codebase Development:

Another focus was creating templates that future developers could easily customize and distribute, ensuring that my design was both user-friendly for end-users and adaptable for developers. This experience broadened my perspective on user experience design and highlighted the importance of balancing technical requirements with usability.