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Washington, Dc, Us

Thermal Analysis Projects  Optimized Thermal Range Estimator Tool: Led productivity improvement efforts, enhancing Blue Engines’ Python-based Thermal Range estimator to process thermal inputs in batches, achieving a 20x productivity boost. Fluid/Thermal Modeling for Lunar Module: Modeled the Pressure Control and Supply System within the MK1 lunar lander using Thermal Desktop, providing insights to predict heat and fluid conditions. Cold Plate Integration: Developed a cold plate solution for efficient heat dissipation in transient thermal environments, overcoming critical temperature challenges. High-Temperature Component Analysis: Utilized SINDA and RadCAD to analyze radiation effects and manage high reentry temperatures effectively.Structural Analysis Projects Transmission Component Analysis: Conducted detailed structural analysis using hand calcs & finite element software for bolts, gears, shafts, and gearbox housings, improving safety margins and reliability. Fatigue and Buckling Analysis: Assessed static margins, conducted fatigue analysis, and determined retirement timelines for metallic components in rotorcraft systems.Data Analysis and Visualization Thermal Data Processing: Utilized Python and MATLAB to analyze IR video data, processing thermal readings from nozzles, pressure transducers, and thermocouples for performance insights. Visualization Tools: Designed clear data visualizations with WinPlot, Python, and MATLAB to convey thermal relationships to engineering teams, enhancing team understanding of IR measurements.

Chandler, Arizona

• Conducted thermal analysis using thermal desktop SINDA/FLUINT on propulsion components (pyrotechnic valve and ordnance) within a cryogenic environment. • Ran analysis on cold gas thrusters and scarfed nozzle to determine the impact of thrust vector in atypical nozzle design• Used Python programming (pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) to reduce data from the accelerometer in the dynamic testing of various components • Provided solid-propellant motor physical/inertial properties for use in GNC simulations

University Of Virginia

• Used control theory (PID) to develop a custom temperature controller using thermoelectric heating/cooling and a current source capable of supplying the Peltier with up to 1.5A. Also developed a voltage-controlled current source to the Peltier module.

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

• I have used engineering knowledge to develop gear trains and other mechanical components for robots, such as the mechanical arms, competing in the NASA Mars Mining Robotics Competition.• I have designed, developed, and fabricated (using a CNC lathe, mill, and waterjet) a custom gearbox to drive auger used in the design.• I have developed/tested the use of lidar sensors, cameras, and motor drivers controlled by the Nvidia TX2 developer board using C.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Honors College at the University of Alabama