Smart Toilet (Full-time 2021 summer internship)o Lead mechanical engineer for a research lab developing a smart toilet seat automating the process of measuring stool and urine output in hospital patientso Patent-pending, market-bound biomedical device with a hospital trial planned for Nov 2021o Developed multiple iterations of the prototype a real-world, startup-like environmento Collaborated with Duke University nurses for prototype feedback and needs assessmentsBioprintero Mechanical engineer collaborating with a research lab to develop a novel, hydraulic-powered 3D printer capable of printing hydrogels with a high degree of precisiono Patent-pending, market-bound biomedical deviceo Mechanical design optimization to minimize uncertainty in the design due to stress concentrations and backlash in the systemAuxiliary projectso Scuba Mask Research - mechanical prototype to mount sensors to a scuba mask to evaluate the potential buildup of hazardous levels of CO2 during useo Mosquito Antenna Research - mechanical prototype used to mount a mosquito’s antenna to allow for careful rotation/observation under a microscope to study the effects of certain insecticides on the chemical makeup of the antenna

Mechanical engineering internship managing nine concurrent projects for 2023 experimental products. Workflow: brainstorming, designing concepts, prototyping mockups, presenting to project engineers, senior management, and Chief Wagon Officer (aka CEO)Project work included: e-bikes, e-bike accessories, bounce houses, and family-oriented wagons

RoboSub Competitiono Spearheaded implementing a water-proof pneumatics system for mechanism actuationo Redesigned and streamlined torpedo launcher, marker dropper, and claw gripper

Led the FIRST Robotics Competition team to the school's first Division Championship at the World Championship at Houston 2019. Extensive mentoring, design, and build experience

o Computer Aided Design Engineering apprenticeo Create professional CAD drawings for patent applications for a variety of clients/industrieso Extensive 3D modeling and 2D sketchingo Assigned up to 20 hour projects to individually oversee in real-world CAD experience in engineering applications