Selected Projects

Some of my best work

2026

Rear Wing Aerodynamic Design (Drag Reduction System + Endplate)

Problem: The rear wing endplate needed to reduce drag without sacrificing downforce, while staying manufacturable as a single flat sheet-stock part on the team's existing machining process.
Approach: I used a one-variable-at-a-time design process in Star-CCM+, iterating through cutout geometry, top cutout angle sweeps, rear bottom edge treatments, and louver placement on a flat endplate pattern.
Result: The final endplate configuration produced 193.00 N of downforce (+4.89%) and 66.00 N of drag (−4.35%), representing a 9.00 N increase in downforce while reducing drag by 3.00 N. With DRS, this improves to a 91.3 percent drag reduction from 66 N to 5.74 N.

AerodynamicsCFDCompositesVehicle DynamicsStar CCMSolidWorks

2026

Problem: Create the entire braking system of a formula style car, from the drivers feet to the wheels.
Approach: Detailed calculations led to getting correct rotor size, pedal ratio, and superb braking distances
Result: Stopping 180 kg of mass from 60-0 in 22.9 meters, less than half of an average road car.

Vehicle DynamicsCADDFMMill and Lathe

2026

Problem: Could there be an ultimate driver-controlled shift knob for different driving ocassions
Approach: Create a universal base with alternating knobs
Result: An adjustable shift knob of 57-150 grams, offering both a super lightweight and heavyweight feel

Industrial DesignDFMRapid PrototypingMaterials

2025

Problem: A small door trim piece broke and needed a replacement that matched the original fit and finish.
Approach: I reverse engineered the part in Shapr3D from photos and measurements, then printed it in ASA and finished it in gloss black.
Result: The part installed cleanly and has survived over 700 miles of driving, including a trip from Los Angeles to Davis.

Reverse EngineeringCADPrototypingNew skill

2025

Problem: NASA's current robotic systems for extreme environments like Venus and Europa faced critical limitations in energy efficiency, durability, and autonomy that threatened long-duration mission viability.
Approach: Develop a self-repairing, AI-integrated robotic actuation system using advanced materials and energy-efficient actuators optimized for temperatures up to 600°C and pressures up to 100 bar
Result: Delivered a fully documented technical proposal as Principal Investigator of an 8-person team, projecting a 30% lifespan increase, 40% power reduction, and 20% mission cost savings over current state-of-the-art NASA rovers.

Research ExperienceNASA Research DatabaseFormal Proposal WritingCommunication