Primary Advisor: Professor Kai Yu

Liquid Crystal Elastomers- Developed and helped conceive a 3D physics based constitutive model for monodomain nematic liquid crystal elastomers via MATLAB and Python- Verified and validated model using an MTS mechanical tester through tension and compression experiments- Established SOP for synthesis of Z12 LCE lattice structures using mSLA 3D printing techniquesRobotic Arm 4D Printing of Custom Liquid Crystal Elastomer Resin- Modified Epson C4 6-axis robotic arm, Prusa i3, and Hyrel KRA-15 to 3D print shape changing liquid crystal elastomer - Control robot through programming in Python and Epson RC 7.0+- Prototype and design fixtures in SolidWorks, then used mSLA and FDM commercial printers to manufacture- Verify experimental results with ABAQUS thermal-coupled-displacement simulations to predict shape actuation behaviorArtificial Intelligence Augmented Reality Assisted iOS Mobile App- Developed an augmented reality mobile app for undergraduate level mechanics courses- Performed classical FEA problems in ABAQUS, then converted files using Blender, Fusion 360, araview, and 3DS, finally uploaded to Unity and XCodeto program in swift for IOS compatible applications- Integrated AI APIs for student prompting and AR view recognition using LLMs, such as Chat GPT and Google GeminiOptimization Design- Created Python scripts to automate the preprocess, execution, and post-process of thousands of ABAQUS simulations - Constructed a genetic and semi-scatter search evolutionary algorithm to optimize material parameters against extra- and inter-polated experimental tension/compression data - Use of ABAQUS’ UMAT to define advanced material parametersMulti-material UV DLP 3D Printer Project- Designed, manufactured, and programmed a multi-material UV DLP 3D printer using SolidWorks, CNC/machining skills, and MATLAB- Controlled 3D printer via Arduino microcontroller and several Thorlabs motors

- Assisted in lectures, grading, and group management for Senior Design Engineering Course (~70 student enrollment)

- Complex material model verification through FEA simulations

- Assisted in developing novel chemical (CVD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques using laboratory equipment such as AFM, ellipsometry, 4-point probe, and profilometry- Designed a semiconductor wafer inspection technique using MATLAB/VBA, which resulted a 16X success rate- Installed, modified, repaired, and operated multiple thin film deposition and measurement tools with knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Swagelok VCR/compression fittings, process gas plumbing, etc. in a cleanroom environment

- Designed HVAC and plumbing floor plans for commercial buildings using AutoCAD- Coordinated projects through weekly presentations with electrical, civil, structural and architectural teams- Performed HVAC and plumbing load calculations to determine efficient building and potential LEED design

- Startup duties ranging from equipment installation to soil testing

- Input survey results into infographics- Manage website activity using CMS - Microsoft Excel data entry

- Researched and designed suspension geometries- Designed front suspension on SolidWorks- Performed FEA to comply with race standards.

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