Noura Mariam Dosso

Senior Mechanical Engineering Student

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

“The scariest moment is always just before you start.”
Stephen KingOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

About Me

What I Do

Design & Prototyping

Developing mechanical concepts and translating them into CAD models, engineering drawings, and physical components.

CAD Modeling: Creating mechanical parts and assemblies.
Engineering Drawings & GD&T: Preparing manufacturing dimensions and tolerances.
Fabrication: 3D printing, machining, and laser cutting.
Material Selection: Evaluating materials against performance and manufacturing constraints.

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Mechatronics Engineering Co-op (opens in a new tab)

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (Knorr-Bremse)

January 2026 to August 2026

Automated heavy-vehicle validation procedures using Python, CAPL, Vector CANoe, Arduino, and physical test-bench hardware. Executed more than 120 pneumatic validation cases per cycle, investigated ECU and software issues, and improved the consistency of testing and engineering documentation.

7 validation tests automated.
Up to 12 hours of manual operation eliminated per testing cycle.
Critical validation work completed 14 days ahead of schedule.

Python
CAPL
CANoe
Test Automation

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Hydroponic System (opens in a new tab)

Engineers for a Sustainable World, Rochester Institute of Technology

September 2024 to September 2025

Led mechanical and fluid-system design work for a 12 ft by 6 ft hydroponic structure. Developed eight CAD models and engineering drawings, calculated flow rates and pressure losses, evaluated pump requirements, and coordinated technical work across a ten-member engineering team.

8 CAD models developed.
30% reduction in projected system costs.
10-member engineering team coordinated.

CAD
Fluid Mechanics
Pump Sizing
Leadership

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Catapult Design, Stress Analysis & Validation (opens in a new tab)

Mechanical Engineering Course Project

Spring 2025

Designed and manufactured a 3D-printed catapult using CAD, engineering calculations, and ANSYS finite-element analysis. Evaluated stresses and predicted failure locations, manufactured components using 20% gyroid infill, and compared calculated behavior with projectile-launch and destructive testing.

Performed ANSYS stress analysis.
Evaluated multiple design iterations.
Conducted physical launch and destructive failure testing.

CAD
ANSYS FEA
3D Printing
Experimental Validation

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Automated Chime Machine (opens in a new tab)

Electromechanical Design Project

August 2024 to December 2024

Developed CAD models and mechanical components for an Arduino-controlled chime machine. Performed torque calculations, programmed the actuation sequence, manufactured parts using laser cutting and 3D printing, and refined mechanical alignment and timing through testing.

Built a functioning electromechanical prototype.
Integrated fabricated components with Arduino control.
Achieved a reported 20% reduction in operating noise.

Arduino
CAD
Manufacturing
Prototyping

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