August 2024 – December 2024
Build an automated mechanism capable of operating a chime using coordinated electronic control and mechanical motion.
I worked with a team to develop the mechanical components, calculate actuation requirements, program Arduino controls, and manufacture and assemble the system.
The final design achieved a reported 20% reduction in operating noise following adjustments to the mechanism and timing.
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.
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%.
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.
Rochester Institute of Technology
August 2023 to December 2023
Designed, fabricated, and evaluated an electric air-filtration prototype using CAD, 3D printing, airflow analysis, material evaluation, and physical testing. Achieved 82% particle-removal efficiency and reduced power consumption by 10% through design improvements while maintaining filtration performance.