Hybrid-Electric Passenger Aircraft
For my senior design project, I played integral roles in designing a hybrid-electric regional passenger aircraft. As a manager, spokesperson, strategist, and ideator, our team achieved remarkable results in just two university quarters. We presented our accomplishments through a 100-page Critical Design Review (CDR) report and a compelling poster presentation at a bustling engineering showcase.
Roles:
- Manager
- Spokesperson
- Strategy Analyst
- Ideator
Skills:
- Proficient in computer modeling using OpenVSP.
- Conducted airfoil simulation in XFOIL.
- Applied iterative computational analysis through the Python programming language.
Achievements:
- Developed a design with cost and performance parity compared to conventional designs.
- Achieved a significant 20% reduction in fuel burn.
- Presented results through a 100-page Critical Design Review (CDR) report.
- Conducted a compelling poster presentation in a crowded engineering showcase.
Su-25 Wing Structure Analysis
I played a pivotal role in conducting a finite element analysis (FEA) of the Su-25 wing structure. Collaborating within a team, I contributed to creating a swift yet accurate computational model using MSC Nastran. Our efforts focused on analyzing in-flight structural stability, resulting in a comprehensive 42-page report. Notably, the team successfully met their goals in creating a model that closely matched expected behavior. Additionally, we presented our findings through an impactful slide presentation, showcasing skills in PowerPoint presentations and LaTeX report writing.
Roles:
- Computer model creation
- Dynamic stability analysis
- Report writing
Skills:
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using MSC Nastran
- PowerPoint presentations
- LaTeX report writing
Achievements:
- Created an accurate and efficient computational model.
- Analyzed in-flight structural stability.
- Summarized results in a 42-page report.
- Presented findings through an impactful slide presentation.
CubeSat Programmer (UC Davis Space and Satellite Systems Club)
As a programmer in the Flight Software team of an experimental CubeSat, I contributed to coding the microcontroller (initially a Raspberry Pi, then an STM32 chip). Responsibilities included outlining algorithms, programming satellite behaviors (startup, experiment execution, sleep), and active participation in weekly meetings. Over two years, our work transformed initial outlines into a concrete coding baseline, with the satellite set for launch in 2026.
Roles:
- Coded the microcontroller for an experimental CubeSat.
- Outlined satellite algorithms through simplified flowcharts.
- Programmed satellite behaviors during startup, experiment execution, and sleep.
- Regularly attended weekly meetings for planning, discussions, programming, testing, and troubleshooting.
Skills:
- Proficient in Python and C++ programming.
- Succinct communication of technical ideas in weekly meetings.
- Basic wiring and assembly of computer components.
Achievements:
- Team progressed from bare outlines to a concrete coding baseline in two years.
- The satellite is currently scheduled for launch in 2026.
Photography Drone
I played diverse roles in designing a photography quadcopter drone. As a team contributor, I used SolidWorks CAD software to create the arm, motor, and rotor assembly. Additionally, I crafted detailed engineering drawings crucial for manufacturing. Our collaborative efforts resulted in a successful, streamlined photography drone model ready for rapid prototyping, presented in a detailed 32-page report.
Roles:
- Created CAD models for arm, motor, and rotor assembly.
- Crafted detailed engineering drawings for manufacturing.
- Technical report writing
Skills:
- Proficient in CAD via SolidWorks.
- Effective conveying of designs using detailed technical drawings.
- Clear and concise report writing.
Achievements:
- Successful creation of a streamlined photography drone model ready for rapid prototyping.
- Design presented in a comprehensive 32-page report.