Proposed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Compatibility Simulator leveraging machine learning to predict engine compatibility of SAF blends. Represented and organized club participation in the UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship’s Sustainable Aviation Workshop, collaborating on strategies to advance sustainability in aerospace engineering.
Verified simulation accuracy through weld strength hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA). Conducted material removal and stress optimization studies to improve the reel enclosure weldment design. Compared results from ANSYS and SolidWorks to determine the optimal configuration based on yield strength, material efficiency, and manufacturability. Authored a technical report detailing findings on simulation conservatism, mesh quality, and input sensitivity to ensure reliable structural performance.
Designed and drafted Dry Transfer System storage containers based on Customer Supplied Information (CSI). Integrated design constraints including building clearances and dolly dimensions to ensure compatibility and ease of handling. Defined structural support requirements, optimized overall container geometry, and selected appropriate fixtures to securely mount internal components.
My fellow students and I solved the Sine-Gordon equation, coming up with practical applications to the equation. Our solution ended in a final report in video form which is linked below.
During my time at Central Washington University, I created a clip to aid individuals with limited dexterity in tying their shoes. The clip was specifically designed to be compatible with most shoelaces, with three holes on each end shoelaces can easily lace through the clip, allowing for integration on shoes people already own! I designed the clip using SolidWorks, and 3-D printed the design, applying the prototype to my sister who has Down Syndrome helping aid her in tying her shoes.
Through the Student Association for Mechanical Engineering I have aided in the design and construction of an L1 rocket alongside the rest of the club. Throughout this process I've learned how to model flight through Open-Rocket, and the basics of high powered rocketry. This role has allowed me to guide technical progress, support collaboration between teams, and help students gain hands-on experience in mechanical and aerospace engineering
At Central Washington University, I created a Screwdriver with interchangeable drill bits. The screwdriver was modeled on AutoCad, and the bulk of the aluminum was machined on the engine lathe. The holes in the screwdriver were drilled with the drill press and then hand-tapped to fit the proper screw size. The flat portions of the screwdriver were milled on the vertical milling machine and the alan wrench created to change out drill bits was sawed from a bulk piece and bent properly to fit in the bottom of the screwdriver.
During my time at Central Washington University, I machined a brass gear and shaft with a locking mechanism. The gear was milled on the milling machine and the engine lathe. The shaft was made of steel and was machined fully on the engine lathe, while the key was also made fully of steel it was milled on the vertical milling machine.