Robert Odom Email & Phone Number

College Station, Tx, Us

College Station, Tx, Us

College Station, Texas, United States

My research focuses on semiconductors and electronics cooling, through designing and manufacturing an evaporative heat-sink.Here is a summary of my objectives for this semester:● Designing/building an evaporator-based microchannel heat sink for semiconductor thermal management● Developing capillary wicking structures, porous evaporators, and low-energy surface coatings for heattransfer● Prototyping the heatsink using off-the-shelf parts and microscale bonding between like metals

Houston, Texas, United States

- Verified the structural integrities of over 200 culverts and crossings, up to bridge-class in size, using TxDOT specifications- Advanced drainage projects for US77, US281, SH21, and other highways, each project being worth ~$10M- Created tools to automatically budget out $800K in materials and excavation in highway construction- Analyzed drainage proposals from the company design team using industry software- Analyzed existing site conditions in Houston through site visits and LiDAR- Collaborated with design engineers and project managers to meet project deadlines for client submissions- Ensured that design team specifications for culvert placements, sizes, and costs were feasible

College Station-Bryan Area

I'm employed by the Engineering Honors program at Texas A&M University to live in an Engineering-Honors affiliated dorm while running events for incoming freshmen. Event topics range from socialization to professional development and panel talks.A Summary:● Charged with mentoring Engineering Honors freshmen in the ECOS (Engineering Community of Scholars) LLC● Developed and led social events & professional development opportunities.● Budget with allocated semesterly funds and cooperate with other fellows to co-host events.Items of Note:- Played a role in increasing future applicants by 200%- Have been presented with the opportunity to bring forth my experience in pitching academic suggestions to the Engineering Honors Steering Council.

College Station-Bryan Area

The Aggie Lemons club is a university-affiliated racing club, which participates in the nationwide "Lemons" organization to race budget-friendly vehicles. I was accepted as a pit crew operator, which translated to going to the location of the race and preparing the vehicle for the race on a tight schedule.Summary:● Worked on a budget racecar on a stringent budget for a “Lemons”organization race at MSR Houston in November 2023● Active member of the “powertrain” subteam, have experience working on theautomotive drivetrain, from the engine to the axles● Assembled replacement parts, saving nearly 80% of the budget, under time and geographic constraints

Crockett, Texas, United States

I worked to manage and complete projects to maintain and ready a Cattle Ranch in East Texas.Summary:● Designed & built large-scale agricultural enclosures & working spaces● Created diagrams/plans for cattle fence, raised structures, & automotive parts● Maintained & modified automobiles & other vehicles – including engine, brake,exhaust, & suspension maintenance● Performed maintenance & repair on machinery worth over $50,000● Took part in the planning & construction of a 3-bay garage holding $10,000+worth of tools & machinery● Regularly handled & loaded livestock

Katy, Texas, United States