Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Image-Based Biomechanics lab under Prof. Callan Luetkemeyer- Performed static and dynamic analysis on biological tissue samples using Abaqus (FEA)- Designed custom experimental lab equipment in Solidworks

- Collaborated with medical professionals to develop an implant injector mechanism- Prototyped mechanical systems using FDM and SLA 3-D printing, and laser cutting

- Designed a mechanical system of actuators to manipulate a coffee machine- Designed over 100 mechanical parts and systems in Fusion 360- Prototyped mechanical systems using 3-D printing and laser cutting- Drafted 2-D engineering drawings for custom mechanical parts- Improved the structural integrity of a robot system designed to manipulate a coffee machine, reducing failures by over 90%

- Assembled and repaired agricultural data collection robots and other prototypes - Conducted and documented field tests to verify the quality and accuracy of various agricultural robots - Coordinated a robot demonstration at a robotics summer camp for over 50 elementary school age kids as an outreach event