Projects
Here’s a collection of engineering projects I’ve worked on, ranging from large-scale aerospace competitions to automation and mechanical design builds. Each project combines analysis, design, and hands-on fabrication to solve real-world engineering challenges.
Design Build Fly
Designed, built, and tested a competition-grade RC aircraft for the AIAA Design/Build/Fly challenge, focusing on aerodynamic optimization and structural efficiency.
🔗 View ProjectRC Jet Turbine
Simulated and calculated performance parameters for a miniature turbine engine, including compressor ratio and diffuser analysis for diesel combustion feasibility.
🔗 View ProjectSAE Aero Design Competition
Designed and analyzed a wooden RC aircraft for SAE Aero competition using SolidWorks, ANSYS, and XFLR5. Performed aerodynamic and structural validation for wing and baffle systems.
🔗 View ProjectTrebuchet Structural Design
Led the structural analysis and CAD design of a trebuchet capable of launching 250 yards. Performed all math, modeling, and FEA validation, documented in the final report.
🔗 View ProjectAutomated Turret System
Solo mechatronics project integrating Arduino-based controls, servo actuation, and real-time target tracking. Built and coded through three complete design iterations.
🔗 View ProjectAutomated Wall-Avoiding Car
Designed and programmed an Arduino-based car capable of navigating hallways while avoiding obstacles using IR sensors and dual motor control logic.
🔗 View ProjectReverse-Engineered Knife (CAD)
Reverse-engineered a folding knife: performed measurements, produced parametric SolidWorks parts and assembly, and generated prototyping drawings and STEP files.
🔗 View ProjectQuarter-Car Suspension Simulation
Developed a MATLAB-based simulation of a two-degree-of-freedom quarter-car suspension model to study how stiffness and damping affect vehicle stability and comfort. Compared performance across Formula 1, off-road, and passenger car suspension configurations.
🔗 View ProjectSatellite Body Construction — Materials Selection
Course: EML 4990 — Properties and Selection of Materials
Analyzed and selected the optimal titanium alloy for a satellite body based on strength, fatigue life, temperature limits, and cost. Applied Ashby’s material selection method to balance performance and weight under space environment constraints. Learned the importance of material choice in aerospace design and manufacturing feasibility.
🔗 View ProjectManufacturing Process Project — Automated Chip Assembly Line
Course: Manufacturing Processes & Systems | In Progress
Designing and building an automated assembly line that coats and inspects chip sets using integrated sensors and AI vision. The line applies a spray solution to each chip, then uses artificial intelligence to determine product quality and categorize defective units. This project explores real-world smart manufacturing and automation principles.
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