• Work under Prof. Aaron Rosengren to remediate space debris using coupled laser radiation & orbital resonance• Developing MATLAB algorithm for cataloging orbital parameters of inactive satellites to identify resonance phenomena

• Currently working in a project team to design, build, launch, and recover liquid bi-propellant Halya rocket for competition with apogee ~ 30,000 feet• Utilizing SolidWorks CAD for design of structural aluminum beams & bulkheads; and composite fins, nosecone, & aeroshell, ensuring cost, weight, and manufacturability constraints• Running Ansys FEA simulations on interior skeleton of rocket to determine the most optimal material, geometry, and dimensions for withstanding 2000lbf thrust from LOX-LNG Nephas engine in static fire and during flight• Using Ansys FEA to conduct mesh convergence structural analysis on exposed common bulkhead LOX-LNG tank to attempt to reduce thickness and weight of tanks by nearly 25%• Analyzing aluminum strut trade studies on Excel spreadsheets to examine and quantify the most optimal strut design based on cost, weight, manufacturability, and margins of Factor of Safety • Performing Ansys CFD on composite nosecone and fins to enhance aerodynamic profile of rocket in transonic and supersonic flight • Designing composite panel aeroshells for Halya rocket to increase feasibility of aeroshell fastening and rocket plumbing accessibility, and overall develop the most optimum aerodynamic profile for rocket

• Worked on a team to restore and repair Vulcan-II, a liquid bi-propellant rocket powered by 3-D printed Ignus-II engine• Utilized SolidWorks CAD software to design and assemble new aeroshell and fin components for rocket, and used FEA to determine if struts could withstand an 850lbf for static fire• Performed 6+ carbon fiber and fiberglass composite layups for rocket fins via room temperature curing hand-layup vacuum bagging techniques• Manufactured 3-section aeroshell for rocket, utilizing 3-D printed clamps to fasten aeroshell onto the rocket

• Instructing 30+ students in weekly lab sections on introductory level aerospace topics such as: aerodynamic forces; propulsion methods; optimization of rocket design & performance; velocity and altitude calculations• Supervising technical lab activities by ensuring safety protocols and providing instruction on drill press, jigsaws, and CNC router

• Host previous intern/co-op panel and study socials to create industry network connections for UCSD students• Coordinate with campus manager by sharing engineering engagements to promote company branding & recruiting• Communicate with student ambassador team to increase publicity of enterprise-coordinated on-campus events

• Design a nacelle nozzle dehumidifier to reduce contrail formation, NOx emissions, & aviation climate impact• Performed multiphase flow and heat transfer analysis to compute required surface area for vaporizing heat exchanger• Conducted thermal-fluid CFD study via STAR-CCM+ to analyze heat transfer effectiveness of engine exhaust• Simulated thermal expansion of heat exchanger tubes subject to 1300F engine exhaust using NASTRAN FEA• Modeled 5+ heat exchanger coils using CATIA CAD, performing trade study for thermal & vibrational loading

• Investigated simultaneous mapping and localization (SLAM) capabilities of mobile robots in usage of the TurtleBot4• Wrote Python mapping algorithm that reads TurtleBot 4 LiDAR and odometry sensor data and outputs 2D map of environment• Corrected wheel-encoder induced odometry drift by implementing an Iterative Closest Point (ICP) correction algorithm• Integrated algorithm with ROS publisher and subscriber to collect and send data in real-time to perform live robotic mapping• Presented research poster at annual UCSD undergraduate research symposium

• Led a cross-functional team on a STEM-based project related to various NASA mission directorates through programming of low-cost Arduino microcontrollers• Delegated tasks to members based on interest and organized weekly check-in meetings to ensure timely completion of project• Communicated regularly with California Space Grant program manager to ensure ordering and arrival of project components • Utilized 3D printing technology and Arduino software to manufacture and program a fully functioning engine test stand to measure the thrust of various sized sugar rocket motors • Designed a launch control system using Arduino that displays a countdown launch sequence, allowing for ignition of sugar rocket motor at a safe distance and accurate documentation of burn time• Given strict 5-week deadline, presented PowerPoint data and Arduino rocket applications to UCSD faculty and NASA employees

• Mentored 86 incoming 1st year engineering students participating in SEI, a 5-week residential summer program• Promoted diversity and inclusion practices by organizing, budgeting, and implementing 10+ community building and social activities to facilitate relationships and networking connections between participants

• Responsible for transporting patients of ages 18-65+ to various locations: hospital discharges, medical appointments, rehabilitation facilities, care home, emergency room, hospice• Communicated with medical professionals for patient diagnostics and transportation information• Assessed time and mileage costs for transportation of patients and calculated overall profit made from patient transportations