Projects & Work

Project Goal: Evaluate and enhance the mechanical performance of 3D LPBF-printed self-healing aluminum lattice structures for aerospace applications. This material should withstand pressures similar to industry-standard aluminum alloy Scalmalloy.

Role: Aerospace Materials Science Intern

Analysis

Over the course of 10 weeks, I meticulously analyzed 300+ images from 3D computed tomography (CT) scans. I performed in-situ stress testing to evaluate Young’s modulus, yield strength, and other mechanical benchmarks.

I also delivered results for 6+ aerospace client-provided sample, authoring technical documentation and data analyses to support an upcoming institutional research publication in May 2026.

Project Goal: Design a manufacturing process for an ECM that combines ordinary Portland cement (OPC) with lab-produced β-carbonic anhydrase and γ-carbonic anhydrase. This mixture should be structurally compliant with ACI and ASTM standards.

Role: Intern tasked at Maverick BioMetals

Design Overview

I engineered a manufacturing method incorporating polyvinyl alcohol and water glass to produce a functional ECM.

I conducted structural assessments of the concrete and optimized the ECM mixture to improve strength by 46%.

Manufacturing

I developed a formulation incorporating:

• Porous fly ash to absorb and retain carbonic anhydrase
• Citric acid, CaCl₂, and Na₂CO₃ to initiate enzyme activity in water
• A thick mixture of water glass and polyvinyl alcohol to form a protective “shell”

This composition would allow for the carbonic anhydrase to remain dormant during concrete setting, but activate after longer exposure to wet conditions.

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An assortment of manufacturing processes to purify reagents and create samples.

Testing

I performed numerous tests on concrete samples and conducted a controlled experiment. The experiment involved the addition of carbonic anhydrase with and without optimized encapsulation.

My work was presented in the 2024 Brazil Lithium Summit and other mineral conferences.

Project Goal: Design a mini extraterrestrial rover (given size, cost, and weight constraints) capable of movement and releasing an accelerometer probe to record seismometer data. 

Role: Member of my Team Project in MENG 185: Mechanical Design. 

Design Overview

I first brainstormed with my team numerous possible solutions to our task.

We ended up deciding on a robotic crane arm that we rapidly prototyped with a machine shop specialist.

Manufacturing & Assembly

We employed failure mode and effects analysis to minimize potential problems.

I 3D printed several parts and manufactured others, which included lathing, milling, sawing, and sheet metal bending.

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Some of the CADs I did.

Testing

We encountered several challenges, one of which included the motors expected and actual performance . Adapting, I swapped several heavier aluminum parts out for 3D printed replacements, reducing rover weight by 15%.

After, we began coding the autonomous program in Arduino IDE.

Result

Our final design successfully rotated and extended a robotic arm to activate an auger drill.

Freestyle first-person view drones (FPV drones) allow a user to enter the perspective of a drone for immersive flight. You have full control on speed and orientation, allowing you to do breathtaking stunts at over 100mph.

Footage

Project Goal: Design a mudskipper-inspired robot capable of traversing on land and water . This robot should be waterproof and able to accurately transport payloads of 10lbs across different water and land environments.

Role: Undergraduate Researcher at The Faboratory

Design Overview

I engineered a modular 2 DoF pectoral fin design capable of underwater and land travel.

I ran tests on sand to demonstrate solid terrain locomotion.

I am currently redesigning the pectoral fin for more compact locomotion and efficiency.

Project Goal: Design a Mars rover capable of completing obstacle challenges in the yearly University Rover Challenge (URC) . This robot should be capable of efficiently completing tasks on time and carry payloads in different environments.

Role: Drives Suspensions Subteam Lead

Design Overview

I designed a rocker-bogie suspension system, an adaptable design suited to facing numerous dangerous environments. I also designed the arm and body interface.

We are currently implementing all three teams (electronics, robotics, suspension) goals to be ready to compete this summer.

A work in progress for Fall 2025. Sourcing of motors, chassis, and frame material has been decided.

CURY should be able to do the following tasks:

• Access the Yale WiFi network anywhere on its 1,100+ acre campus
• Be physically capable of traversing all terrain on campus
• Possess visual camera feedback during the operation of the robot
• Release a scissor lift to raise goods to pedestrians
• Interact with pedestrians with a speaker and robotic arm