Los Angeles, California, United States
Hello! It's great to connect with you! I'm a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate at USC's Viterbi School of Engineering, where my academic pursuits meet my passion for innovation and problem-solving. Alongside my studies, I indulge in playing guitar and engaging in sports, constantly seeking new challenges and experiences. The words of Hazrat Inayat Khan resonate deeply with me: "I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong. I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to learn to solve. I asked for courage and God gave me dangers to overcome. I asked for love and God gave me people to help. I received nothing I wanted. I received everything I needed." Embracing these principles, I'm committed to overcoming obstacles and pursuing my goals with determination. I aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others through my actions and leadership. Myer-Briggs Indicator: INFJ-T Let's connect! I'm looking forward to putting our minds together.
- Operated and maintained eight 3D printers, three laser cutters, one CNC machine, a Waterjet, and woodworking tools, supporting 50+ students annually - Printed 50+ 3D models, adhering to proper printing etiquette and ensuring high-quality outputs - Guided 10+ students on digital fabrication and woodworking projects, contributing to completion of 10+ projects - Managed scheduling and maintenance for 20+ machines, ensuring 98% uptime and zero safety incidents
- Researched composite materials to enhance strength-to-weight ratios and durability in 3-point bending tests - Collaborated with other researchers on applications of carbon fiber and hybrid composites in structural designs - CNC machined 10+ foam molds for I-beams and arched beams used in vacuum-infusion composite process
- DFM: Applied process-specific design constraints across 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and ultrasonic welding, contributing to an 80% per-unit cost reduction on one cartridge redesign. - GMP Hardware Design: Redesigned robotic docking hardware for medical GMP compliance, addressing material selection, surface finish, cleanability, and crevice elimination across all contact surfaces. - Mechatronics Integration: Re-designed and integrated GELLO and TWIST2 hardware for imitation learning team. - Testing & Validation: Designed calibration tooling, assembly jigs, and fixtures for robotic docking stations; implemented a mechanical fix reducing docking displacement by 50%.
- Designed and optimized a Chromoly Steel space frame to maximize strength to weight ratio, achieving a FOS >2 - Utilizing SolidWorks to model chassis designs, incorporating aerodynamic and safety requirements - Coordinating with electrical and mechanical teams for seamless chassis integration with other car components - Conducting FEA simulations in SolidWorks to verify chassis strength and stability under impact scenarios