Projects
NASA Big Idea Challenge (AMBER)
Participating in the NASA Big Idea Challenge was an extremely big accomplishment as my team was the first one from UConn to ever participate and win the funding. I served as the Mechanical Team Lead where I designed the actuators, parts of the body, and tread. I also participated in basic electrical work through soldering, designing systems, and calculations. I also spearheaded the creation of a miniature slope lab which is adjustable between 0 to 43 degrees.
Retail Refit for UConn
As part of a co-op with the Stamford Startup Studio, I used SiteScape Pro on my iPhone to map out the space and convert it to a point cloud (the files can be seen in the first 3 images). These point clouds were then converted into a editable Revit file using Autodesk ReCap. Once the file was converted, I then redesigned the space for UConn Stamford's potential new library/cafe space for students. This design was then put into an AR space using Unity and shown to stakeholders through an oculus headset where they could walk around the space and see the life size scale of the space.
Level 1 Rocket Certification
In high school, I became extremely intrigued with rocketry and developed my first high powered rocket (El Grande) which stands at 6 feet 1 inches tall and can provide 5000 ns impulse. This is sufficient for Level 2, but was used only for a Level 1 certification. It consists of a dual stage system. I primarily worked on the electronics bay, along with lower engine mount assembly. I then developed VS1 a few years later which is a kit assembled rocket. I developed the electronics systems for this as well, along with the fins. I tested 2 different fin designs and concluded with the one seen on the design. This rocket is sufficient for a Level 1 certification. El Grande flew 3 flights and reached a maximum altitude of 1454 feet at 690 mph, and VS1 is yet to fly. My university also wrote an article about my rocketry endeavors! Here's the link: https://today.uconn.edu/2022/07/rocket-science/
Anzen LLC
I ran a startup for 2 years called Anzen which is a brake bar that indicates your brake intensity to the driver behind you using sequential lighting. Anzen also has an AI camera which will be able to track the driver’s behavior and help train autonomous vehicles. As the CEO/co-founder I was able to participate in various entrepreneurial programs and opportunities and develop various prototypes. It started as a high school capstone project made out of legos, and became a fully functioning brake light and was an extremely fun experience for my team and myself!
Colorado Space Grant RockOn
I initiated participation in this program where 2 teams developed "cubesats" which were launched on a NASA sounding rocket to the ionosphere! We developed a device that would communicate it's location and also detect radiation. Given kits, the teams assembled the device by soldering, and reading the circuit design. The pictures on the right show the launch vehicle at Wallops, along with the casing that held the "cubesats" in the rocket.
Audio Amplifier PCB Design
I created this demo for an Audio Amplifier to learn more about KiCAD and creating PCB circuits. This design led to my interest in creating CAN BUS connectors and am currently designing a motor controller.
Engine Piston Demo
Being an avid CAD user and creator, I wanted to create a simple design that can be recreated and also used to demonstrate some basic mechanical functions. Therefore I created a V8 Engine Piston Demo to show how to learn/show the joint and ground functions. All the components were also created for this project.