September 2026 – Present
Developing an assistive device for blind and visually impaired users that considers obstacle detection, user feedback, comfort, and safety.
I'm working on component selection and mechanical design, comparing sensor technologies and feedback options while developing CAD concepts for their integration into a practical device.
Sensor and feedback evaluation, mechanical design development, and prototype and testing planning are ongoing.
Mechanical Engineering Course Project
Spring 2025
Designed and manufactured a 3D-printed catapult using CAD, structural calculations, and ANSYS FEA. Evaluated stress concentrations and predicted failure behavior, used 20% gyroid infill for fabrication, and compared simulation predictions with projectile-launch and destructive load testing.
Engineers for a Sustainable World, Rochester Institute of Technology
September 2024 to September 2025
Led mechanical and hydraulic design for a 12 ft by 6 ft hydroponic structure, developing eight CAD models and engineering drawings. Performed flow, pressure-drop, and pump-sizing calculations, evaluated materials and component options, and coordinated a ten-member team while reducing projected system costs by 30%.
Electromechanical Design Project
August 2024 to December 2024
Developed mechanical components and Arduino controls for an automated electromechanical chime system. Performed torque calculations, created CAD models, fabricated parts through laser cutting and 3D printing, and refined actuation timing and alignment to achieve a reported 20% reduction in operating noise.
Rochester Institute of Technology
2024
Translated technical drawings into CAD models and manufactured physical components using a lathe, drill press, and other workshop tools. Worked with steel, aluminum, and plastic, applying dimensional inspection, engineering tolerances, and machining adjustments to achieve the required part geometry.