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-Leading Engineering team working on developing the Argon Power Cycle-Conducting experimental research of Argon Power Cycle-Building technical foundation for company’s future

Alameda, California, United States

-Leading the experimental development of the Argon Power Cycle (APC)-Managing a team of engineers to complete research and development projects-Developing relationships with industry partners-Securing research and development funding

-Optical engine testing of Ducted Fuel Injection (DFI)-Research focused on reducing soot and NOx emissions from diesel engines-Testing compatibility of DFI with low carbon fuels-Experimental planing, testing, and analysis-Technical writing and presentations-2D and 3D mechanical design and GD&T-Experimental design, testing, and analysis-Knowledge transfer and training new group members on lab procedures

-Initial design of DFI hardware for engine testing-Research focused on reducing soot and NOx emissions from diesel engines-Numerical modeling to understand how DFI functions-Technical writing and presentations-2D and 3D mechanical design and GD&T-Experimental design, testing, and analysis

As design lead I was in charge of guiding the design direction of the team. I set performance goals for the subsystems and work with the subsystem captain's to make sure our design goals will be met. This involved understanding the designs of all of the components on the racecar as well as the rules for that part. I also worked with each team member to make sure that their parts are completed in time to finish the car for the competition. At our competition in Lincoln, NE the team finished third overall which is the highest we have ever finished in a North American competition. At Formula Student Germany we placed 8th in Skidpad and 10th in design both of which were the highest the team has ever placed in FSG. We were also the highest placed American team in skidpad. I was the subsystem captain for the steering and tires. I am also continued my work on carbon fiber wheels as for my Senior Project.

Design and manufacturing of carbon fiber wheels for the 2015 Cal Poly Pomona formula SAE team. I am using Altair Hyperworks and Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks for finite element analysis and design. This project is being done to increase the teams understanding of using composites for structural components. The wheels are designed to be stronger, stiffer, and lighter than a comparable aluminum wheel.

My work focused on data analysis and interpretation of the Ducted Fuel Injection (DFI) experiments performed previously. The goal of the DFI is to eliminate soot production in compression ignition engines. This work was done to validate the DFI concept and show the importance of continued research. The data analysis was done using Matlab software. I also presented the results to others in the combustion research field.

I setup and performed experiments on a new technique for reducing soot production for compression ignition engines. I also analyzed the video, photo diode, and pressure data obtained in the experiments using MatLab software.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering

Master'S Degree, Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Cal Poly Pomona Formula SAE, Kellogg Honors College, Rose Float Club, Aquatics clubGraduated Cum Laude.