2015-2016

SCUBAssist is an underwater robotic vehicle that assists divers by scouting dive sites and recording well framed and stabilized video. The vehicle can be controlled in two modes: Manual and Autonomous. Manual mode allows the operator to control the vehicle from the surface using a joystick to observe underwater. Switching to autonomous mode, the vehicle tracks divers using computer vision.

With a senior design team of 5, this vehicle was designed, built, and tested over the course of one school year.

I was primarily responsible for the design, analysis, and fabrication of the vehicle, internal electronics, and custom circuit boards.

The pressure vessel was machined from a single aluminum tubular extrusion and includes mounting features and seals machined into the single part. A front and rear electronics rack allow for easy assembly and removal for debugging and development.

Awards:
First Place: Intel Cornell Cup
Second Place: University of Pennsylvania SEAS Design Competition Francis G. Tatnall Prize

2013 - 2016

Core member of a small team of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers dedicated to designing and manufacturing a one seat formula electric car for annual competition. REV0 was created last year (2013-2014) and competed over the summer in the FSAE Lincoln competition. Our first car, REV ONE came in first place at FSAE national competition. REV TWO, the quickest student built car in the US (0-60 in 2.5s), came in second place.

I work on composite part design and manufacturing, using carbon fiber and Kevlar to manufacture body panels and seats for the vehicles. Additionally, I design and manufacture components for the drivetrain.

Class
Extra Curricular, Penn Electric Racing Website

Software
SolidWorks, SolidCAM

Skills
Mechanical Design, Composite Design, Composite Layup, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

2013 - 2014

I designed and managed manufacturing of this charging dock. It is designed to hold and charge 8 Point-Of-Sale tablets. The product is a high volume production version of the previous model. It utilizes a urethane casting (ultimately injection molded) single top compartment as well as a sturdy anodized aluminum base. All electronics are enclosed within. Additionally, I designed an assembly manual for this dock to assist suppliers in assembly.

Company
Parametric, LLC

Software
SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator

Skills
Design for Manufacturability, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Supplier Selection and Interaction

Fall 2014

Fully designed and built three hockey playing robots for completion against classmates in the annual ROBOCKEY competition. Our team came in 2nd place. Robots are fully autonomous and navigate the rink using cameras that identify a constellation of IR LEDs. Robots find the puck and push it towards the opponents goal. Heavy weight accompanied, powerful motors, and an intelligent control system allowed the robots dominate the rink.

Class
MEAM 510

Software
SolidWorks, Atmel Studio, Adobe Illustrator, MATLAB, C

Skills
Mechanical Design, Electronic Design, System Integration, Project and Team Management, Micro-Controller Programming

2013

While working at Tink, now Senvol, LLC,  I researched and developed various business models that would allow for the implementation of 3D printing and on-demand CNC manufacturing into modern supply chains. I created diagarms to help convey potential business models to investors and advisors. It shows the overall goal of the business while providing more detail if the reader is interested. 

I researched applications of and learned how to use many different 3D printers by visiting service bureaus, distributors, and attending conferences such as RAPID and AD&M.

Additionally, I manufactured parts in order to compare quality, cost, and time of different processes.

Company
Senvol, Inc.

Software
SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator

Skills
Design for 3D printing, Design for Manufacturability, Business Development, Graphic Design

Spring 2014

Friction fits were utilized to incorporate Steel, Delrin, and Aluminum into this CNC turned chess set. Materials are exposed by varying the depth of cut. Geometry and material are used together to create the shape and design of each piece.

Class
IPD 501

Software
SolidWorks, SolidCAM

Skills
Product Design, Material Selection, CNC Lathe Operation

2010 - 2011

Slipstream Recycling was founded in 2010 to collect and recycle materials that were not accepted by Philadelphia residential recycling collection. We collected plastics 1-7, styrofoam, and Aseptic (Wax Board) from over 60 households, Schools, and Businesses in the Philadelphia area.

A major focus of the company was community education and awareness of recyclable materials. This was done through educational YouTube videos, assistive material identification tags for sorting materials, and feedback on material sorting.

Collection stopped in 2011 when Philadelphia began to collect many of the materials that Slipstream Collected. In total, the company collected and recycled over 1 ton of material.

Company
Personal Business

Software
Adobe Illustrator, Excel

Skills
Business Management, Business Plan Writing, Business Development

2013 - 2015

I designed this assembly manual to assist suppliers in assembling manufactured components into the final dock. I considered the assembly process and made it clear through diagrams and graphics. I designed the docks as well. You can see the project here.

Company
Parametric, LLC

Software
SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator

Skills
Graphic Design

Spring 2013

This heat engine was designed and manufactured as a part of a manufacturing class. I modified the standard design  adding an electric generator, a custom base, and a heat regenerator.

All of the parts were first modeled in SolidWorks and then manufactured using CNC mills and lathes. I anodized several parts on an anodizing line that I set up and ran.

Class
MEAM 201

Software
SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator

Skills
Manual Milling, Manual Turning, CNC Milling, Anodizing, Mechanical Design, Design for Manufacturability

2012 - Present

The first bowl is hand turned Red Oak and finished with mineral oil. To explore different manufacturing processes, I decided to make more. Using a 3D scanner, the profile of the bowl was generated and a 3D model was created. The bowl was then 3D printed out of ABS. A third vesion of the bowl was made from urethane resin in a mold created from the original bowl. I am currently making one from carbon fiber and plan to make more using additional processes.

Client
Personal Project

Software
SolidWorks, NextEngine Scan Studio, SolidCAM

Skills
Wood Turning, Digitizing using 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, Urethane Casting, CNC Milling, Carbon Fiber Layup, Design for Manufacturability

2008

This multi-touch surface was built using Frustrated Total Internal Refraction (FTIR) touch technology. I fabricated the touch surface, Infrared LED lighting system, and enclosure. Software is from the NUI group.

Client
Personal Project

Software
Google SketchUp

Skills
Mechanical Design, Manual Milling, Electronic Circuit Design

2010 - Present

Quadrotor helicopter that I started designing and building in 2010. I fabricated many of the parts using CNC machinery. I also anodized them on a custom anodizing line. Electronics are Arduino based and software is from Aeroquad.com. The frame is my own design.

Client
Independent Project

Software
Google SketchUp

Skills
Hand-Drawn Engineering Drawings, Manual Milling, Mechanical Design, Design for Manufacturability

2012-2013

An anodizing line that I developed and implemented to anodize parts for my helicopter frame and other projects. The quality of the finish was as good as any anodizing service would provide.

Class
Personal Project

Software
 

Skills
Process Design, Process Research

Fall 2012

My personal exploration of laser-cut flexures. Originating from structural origami folds, I have experimented with different fold patterns to create similar structures out of rigid materials like MDF or Acrylic.

Class
Personal Project

Software
AutoCAD

Skills
Structural Origami, Laser Cutting

2005 - Present

Pictures that I have taken. One way that I explore new places is through travel and backpacking. Many of these pictures are from natural environments.

Class
Personal Work

Software
Photoshop

Skills
Photo Editing

2008

A light made to resemble the shape of coral. Currently installed as a wall fixture.

Class
Personal Project

Software
 

Skills
Industrial Design

2012

Inspired by medieval chain-mail, A 3D printed fabric made from over 100 interconnected rings.

Class
MEAM 101

Software
SolidWorks, Stratasys Catalyst

Skills
Design for 3D Printing