Designed ASTROID, an adhesive stamping tool for orientation-preserving lunar regolith sampling during Artemis EVA missions. Selected as 1 of 6 teams nationally and successfully tested at NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. Engineered interlocking mechanisms, conducted FEA analysis, and led mechanical component design achieving 95%+ grain orientation preservation accuracy.
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Structures subteam member for 1U (April 2026 launch) and 6U (2027+ launch) satellite missions. Drafted Orbital Debriss Assessment documentation. Designed alternate deployable mechanisms, prototyped structural components using 3D printing and waterjet cutting, and conducted thermal analysis with Ansys Thermal Desktop.
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Aerodynamics subteam member conducting CFD analysis and designing optimized aircraft components. Design ranked 16th out of 112 teams internationally in competition. Currently designing wheel fairings using simulation-based design optimization.
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Developing computer vision-based autonomous landing system for model aircraft using YOLO object detection, Raspberry Pi vision processing, ESP32 flight control, and Arduino backup systems. Currently training model and completing model validation, then programming MAVlink ESP32-Raspi communication and telemetry.
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Designed and manufactured a rocket-powered glider based on the Supermarine Spitfire for a class project in a team of three, achieving vertical launch and successful transition to flight through shift of wing position to equalize center of pressure and center of gravity. Conducted rudimentary SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulations and test-launched glider.
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Developed PH-LORA, an autonomous pheromone-based pest control system using LoRa communication and Arduino-controlled dispensers. Presented innovative agricultural technology solution at NASA forum, won $9,000. Lead technical consultant in team of six.
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Restoring three 30+ year old nitromethane model airplane engines to operational condition. Successfully got one engine running after ~32 years of storage. Other two engines currently being restored pending engine head and piston ring remachining.
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