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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Working on data collection and analysis for school bus fleet electrification in Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan

• Modeling battery electrical, thermal, and mechanical response to external short circuits
• Studying advanced-stage Li-ion battery degradation beyond typical end-of-life
• Developed a battery model for external short circuit-based de-energization

Niskayuna, NY

• Used Matlab, Simulink, and Simscape to build a model a Reservoir battery storage system
• Created a method for streamlining the creation and setup of system model configurations
• Incorporated a semi-empirical degradation model to the existing battery cell model
• Analyze the lifetime effects of different system operation strategies

Green Transportation Laboratory

• Built battery banks with second-life Li-ion batteries
• Implemented CAN and serial communication in Labview for the Robert Mondavi Institute (RMI) Winery Microgrid BESS controller
• Helped develop and test battery controller warning and safety shutdown protocol in Labview
• Assisted with developing controller software and hardware project documentation
• Developed a probabilistic, hourly-resolution energy demand model in MATLAB for The Sustainable City residential community in Dubai
• Used the System Advisor Model to size and evaluate the impact of adding a BESS to a PV system for several scenarios

• Experimented with different materials and techniques to prototype the EME 150A bike rack design project
• Worked alongside Professor Jason Moore and support staff to develop the MAE Innovative Design Studio
• Researched and developed a plan for a 3D printing system for the design studio
• Developed a design materials kiosk for the design studio

Greater San Diego Area

• Worked with the FX Luminaire team of engineers and designers to design an accessory and an IP68 rated and UL/IEC drive-over rated lighting product
• Performed drive-over tests with an Instron machine to UL/IEC specifications
• Researched, tested, and developed methods of creating objectively even light distributions
• Received "Focused Recognition" from the RCGL Leadership Team for delivering results by developing an innovative optics system through fine-tuning reflector designs
• Used Solidworks to develop 3D models of new products and perform FEA
• Used RSS tolerance stack analysis to account for dimensional variances in manufacturing

• Beta test, collect data, and provide feedback for the new phone application
• Worked with an interdisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering students and a design professional to develop food monitoring hardware
• Designed, CAD modeled, and tested prototypes for patented design with consumer feedback
• Performed finite element analysis (FEA) on the hardware design with Solidworks
• Used thermal modeling to design a heat sink and housing for electronics

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, Gpa 3.770

Activities and Societies: Cal-Aggie Marching Band-uh, Campus Band, SME, ASME, SWEMinor in Energy Science and Technology

Ged, Gpa 4.308

Activities and Societies: Acting to Protect the Environment Club, FIRST Robotics Team 3501 Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble.