Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Graduate mechanical engineering student at the University of Michigan with an interest in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.
• Oversaw development, design, and manufacturing of M-18, M-Fly’s Regular Class aircraft for the 2026 SAE Aero Design East competition • Led a multidisciplinary team consisting of aerodynamics, propulsion, mechanical systems, and manufacturing engineers • Established, tracked, and enforced requirements and specifications to ensure performance and adherence to rules • Ran weekly stand-up meetings, managed deadlines, and delegated responsibilities to keep team on track • Performed scoring analysis to maximize aircraft placement and led creation of a technical report for SAE about the aircraft
• Oversaw design and analysis of structures, mechanisms, and other mechanical systems on M-17, M-Fly's Regular Class aircraft for the 2025 SAE Aero Design competition • Designed components and assemblies in CAD using Siemens NX and performed both hand analysis and simulation using Ansys to validate performance and behavior • Tracked and managed CG and static margin using both a balance sheet and CAD to ensure a stable aircraft • Created new training and documentation materials for leads and general members to improve knowledge retention • Led two specialist leads and several general members directly, along with running meetings involving Mechanical Systems personnel from all three M-Fly aircraft programs
• Led the structural design of the M-16, M-Fly’s Regular Class aircraft for the 2024 SAE Aero Design competition, achieving multiple successful flights, 2nd place for design, and a 15% weight reduction compared to previous aircraft • Created and maintained CAD models of all aircraft parts and assemblies using Siemens NX and Teamcenter • Performed analysis of components using both hand calculations and finite element analysis to verify structural integrity • Co-led twice weekly meetings involving fellow leads and subteam members to facilitate design work, discussions, and member training • Authored a technical report for SAE justifying the decisions and processes utilized in the design, analysis, and manufacturing of the M-16
● Explored methods for increasing the performance of airbags in oblique and offset impacts in collaboration with the Toyota Research Institute of North America ● Conducted literature review on existing products and technologies to identify gaps in airbag designs ● Designed and fabricated lab scale proof of concept prototypes ● Collaborated with lab members on conceptualizing and designing a spoiler and its actuation mechanism for Toyota’s Mothership project ● Created comprehensive final presentation on project details for Toyota personnel and archives