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Automated People Movers (APM) and Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)Denver (DEN) APM:Analysis and automation of reporting on maintenance and availability dataDesign and testing of RFID tracking systemBudgetary estimate for construction of master plan capacity expansion optionsProgram management including engineering reviews of system modifications and addressing operational issuesTransition plans to maintain capacity during train failuresPassenger counting system research and designDesign, development and use of software to automatically collect and store system data, then calculate vehicle mileageDenver (DEN) BHS:Dimensioning of baggage screening matrices and checked baggage resolution areas (CBRAs) by building demand models based on flight schedules, master plans, empirical data, etc., often per TSA PGDS requirementsEvaluated modifications needed to bring legacy CBRAs up to current TSA PGDS requirements including layout design, budgeting, and creation of a description of operationRegular and ad hoc analysis and reporting of bag flow dataPhysical inspection of equipment to audit maintenance workModeling to evaluate airline relocation concepts intended to rebalance terminal operational loading taking ticketing, baggage handling system, passenger security screening and arrival baggage carousels into accountLos Angeles (LAX):Part of a conceptual design team for an APM connecting terminals, mass transit, etc., with personal contributions included station positioning, alignment design, operational concept development and capacity evaluationAnalysis of passenger and baggage tug trafficDes Moines (DSM):Oversight of contract administration for new BHS including: Submittal review Coordination between the airport, BHS contractor and TSA Revised energy saving mode design for change in airport requirementsSystem testingOther Airports:Hong Kong (HKG), Houston (IAH), Wichita (ICT), Detroit (DTW), London Heathrow (LHR)

General Tasks:Extensive data analysis in Access and ExcelProcess flow mappingEquipment specification and supplier selectionLay-out design of distribution centers and material handling systemsCost analysis of warehousing operationsManual vs. mechanized evaluationsBuilding of business cases to compare options and decide on investmentsCreating presentations with Visio and PowerPointInteracting with clients to assess projects and present results (in Dutch)Specific Projects:Simulated a vertical baggage carrousel from master’s thesis for proof of concept and selection of optimal control algorithmBuilt a neural network for estimating warehousing operational costs based on previous cost analysesBuilt a tool for choosing the most efficient storage system based on storage profileCreated a model for production assignment based on product demands and properties, and machinery capacities and propertiesMade a tool for calculating the effect of changes in operational parameters and volumes on costs for distribution centers

General Tasks:Assessment of technical developments and synthesis of theoretical new terminalResearch on baggage handling/material handling systems and other airportsGeneration of constraints, criteria and solution candidatesTechnology selection, lay-out and dimensioningEstimation of costsWritten and verbal presentation of results (in Dutch)Thesis Results:A baggage handling concept with improved passenger satisfaction and lower costsSpace-saving, secure, automated arrival/departure hall systemAutomated baggage transportation system between terminal and airplane that reduces passenger wait time, peak demand and emissionsEffective use of technology in development for Schiphol including robot loading, mechanized unloading and radio frequency identification (RFID)Innovative use of existing material handling technology including vertical carousels and automated guided vehicles (AGVs)

Broad, hands-on experience including set up and operation of vertical machine centers, manual mills, turning centers, manual lathes and manual o.d. grindersGeometric dimensioning and tolerancing trainingUse of SmartCAM (computer aided manufacturing software)Part of a team to implement ESPRIT CAM software for use in turning centersUse of standard inspection equipment

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Transport Engineering and Logistics department Focus on design and control of material handling systems Projects: Simulation of automated.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Focus on manufacturing Group Projects: Designed and built an autonomous, walking robot that received a special award for autonomous.