Spring 2025
Design and manufacture a 3D-printed catapult, predict its performance and structural limits, and compare those calculations with physical testing.
I worked on design calculations, CAD modeling, ANSYS stress analysis, prototype fabrication, projectile-launch testing, and progressive loading of the catapult arm until failure.
The team developed and tested multiple designs, compared calculated and measured launch distances, and carried out destructive testing to investigate the failure predictions from ANSYS.
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%.
Rochester Institute of Technology
September 2026 to Present
Developing mechanical design concepts for an assistive device while evaluating proximity-sensing technologies and speaker or haptic feedback options. Investigating component integration, ergonomic enclosure design, user comfort, assembly requirements, and project constraints.
Rochester Institute of Technology
September 2026 to Present
Developed a MATLAB-based numerical model using pressure forces and motion equations to predict launcher behavior. Conducted parameter studies, collected experimental data using Vernier instrumentation and Logger Pro, and investigated model-versus-experiment differences ranging from approximately 4% to 23% across reported comparisons.
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.