I am currently a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Research student at Carnegie Mellon University (on-campus).
I am primarily interested in developing novel robots. I have focused on developing a deep skill set and knowledge base in robotics over the course of my career—I have designed, simulated, machined, programmed, and tested various robotic devices through undergraduate research, industry experience, and personal projects.
Robotics is highly multidisciplinary, and so is my approach to learning. I enjoy learning many aspects of robotics--mechanical design, PCB and circuitry design, control systems, embedded programming, machine learning, and more.
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I am primarily interested in developing novel robots. I have focused on developing a deep skill set and knowledge base in robotics over the course of my career—I have designed, simulated, machined, programmed, and tested various robotic devices through undergraduate research, industry experience, and personal projects.
Robotics is highly multidisciplinary, and so is my approach to learning. I enjoy learning many aspects of robotics--mechanical design, PCB and circuitry design, control systems, embedded programming, machine learning, and more.
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Professional Experience
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Nov 2018 –Jan 2021,
Jun 2021–Aug 2021 |
Liberating Technologies, Inc. Holliston, MA
Robotics/Mechatronics Research Engineer At Liberating Technologies, I was involved in electro-mechanical device prototyping and product design. I used CAD as well as kinematics analysis, tolerance analysis, and DFM analysis on a daily basis to design and prototype a variety of prosthetic and orthotic technologies. In addition, I co-wrote proposal narratives for research grant applications. In one project, I designed and prototyped a novel prosthetic foot mechanism with which successfully adjusted for different ambulatory modes on human subjects. This design is now undergoing the patent application process. I also developed CFRP springs and their compression mold tooling for the novel prosthetic foot and closely matched spring deflection targets (verified through both benchtop testing and subject feedback) using FEA. In another project, I designed and prototyped a novel robotic prosthetic gripper concept capable of improved adaptation to different grasp types without increasing cost or weight. I also developed a powered prosthetic finger with a cable driven robotic gripper on the fingertip. I developed alternative versions optimized for injection molding and CNC machining as options for production. In addition, I designed a powered hand exoskeleton that returned hand function to human subjects. In one case, a subject was able to tie their shoes after 3 years of inability to do so. Finally, I also conceptualized and designed a robotic prosthetic hand with a novel belt driven differential mechanism. |
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Jun 2017 – Aug 2017
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The Boeing Company. Huntsville, AL
Systems Engineering Intern As a systems engineering intern, I programmed and modeled an interface between an open source MATLAB black-box verification algorithm and a Simulink Real-Time target computer as a proof-of-concept for black-box verification of airplane control systems. I also modeled airplane control systems in Simulink for this purpose. Near the end of my internship, I developed an interface between MATLAB Simulink and an open source flight simulator for software-in-the-loop verification and validation that could be used conveniently in 25% as much time as a proprietary internal co-simulation program. This convinced the simulations team to change the course of development of the program. |
Research Experience
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August 2021 – Present
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Robotic Exploration Lab, Carnegie Mellon University. Pittsburgh, PA
Student Researcher I am currently developing a monopod robot with a moment control system as part of a two-student team. |
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Jan 2018 – Jun 2018
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Biomechatronics and Intelligent Robotics Lab (BIRO), CCNY, CUNY. New York, NY
Mechanical Design Engineer At the BIRo Laboratory, I designed and co-wrote a proposal for a concept hip and back exoskeleton that won the Toyota Mobility Challenge’s $50k Discovery Award. I also designed an orthotic cable driven ankle exoskeleton and prototyped a soft hydraulic artificial muscle (HAM) with a miniature hydraulic system. |
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Sep 2017 – Dec 2017
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Neural Engineering Lab, Center for Discovery and Innovation, CCNY, CUNY. New York, NY
Mechanical Engineer At the Neural Engineering Lab, I worked with a team of engineers to design and prototype an ergonomic assisted mobility device, Toddler Cane, for vision-impaired children. I also modeled various custom 3D-printed tools for neuroscience research. |
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Oct 2015 – May 2017
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CCNY Computer Vision and Robotics Laboratory, CCNY, CUNY. New York, NY
Mechanical Engineer As a mechanical engineer at the CCNY Robotics Lab, I led a team of students to design and prototype a window cleaning robot for commercial use. |
Education
I received a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the City College of New York in June 2018.
I am working on a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Research degree at Carnegie Mellon University starting with the Spring 2021 semester.
I am working on a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Research degree at Carnegie Mellon University starting with the Spring 2021 semester.
Software Skills
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Controls Expertise
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Mechanical Expertise
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Electrical Expertise
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Leadership
From 2016 through to my graduation in 2018, I served as president of the CCNY Robotics Club. There, I managed robotics projects and activities for an active member base of over 30 students.
