- Researching material properties in order to ameliorate efficiency of thermoelectric generators - Designed an optical sub-system for the laser thermal property measurement system - Lowered costs by 50% by selecting optimal combination of lenses for a flexible experimental setup - Implemented thermal FEA using COMSOL to analyze different thermoelectric generator geometries - Designed optimal shapes of filters for a maximum in-plane thermal conductivity differential

- Member of team that built a solar racecar that has a monetary value in excess of $330K - Managed 10 people and their projects; ensured tasks were completed on time - Designed, tested (FEA), and fabricated all battery box components (cell holders, cooling mechanism) - Reduced cost of battery box by 90% by changing materials and method of fabrication - Performed structural mechanics FEA on suspension and wheel components - Designed and fabricated wheel and suspension components - Taught 20+ team members FEA methods and applications using Siemens NX - Managed a team of 4 that built a MIG/TIG welding table from scrap materials - Coordinated with racing teams across the United States to share ideas, skills, and solutions to common problems