Engineering Portfolio
Mechanical & Aerospace Design Projects
Spur Gear Turbine Box
Precision-engineered mechanical system showcasing advanced gear integration and motion transfer mechanisms. Interactive 3D model demonstrates full assembly and component relationships.
Pulse Plasma Thruster
Advanced propulsion system designed for the Sun Devil Satellite Laboratory, focusing on efficient thrust generation and precise control mechanisms.
Engineered a lightweight titanium alloy housing optimized for thermal management and structural integrity. The casing design incorporates integrated cooling channels and electromagnetic shielding to protect satellite components while maintaining a mass-efficient profile suitable for CubeSat integration.
3U In-atmosphere CubeSat
Innovative satellite design launched from Virgin Spaceport America near White Sands Missile Range. Engineered a non-explosive parachute deployment system integrated with the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) module, ensuring controlled descent from 10,000 feet deployment altitude.
Led the design and implementation of the recovery system, incorporating ADCS sensors for orientation control during descent. Successfully implemented LoRa (Long Range) communication system for reliable data transmission and telemetry collection throughout the mission profile. The integrated system achieved stable descent rates and precise attitude control during the atmospheric testing phase.
Structural FEA Analysis
Conducted comprehensive finite element analysis using ANSYS Workbench to evaluate structural integrity and stress distributions. Implemented advanced mesh refinement techniques to ensure solution accuracy, with particular focus on high-stress regions and geometric discontinuities.
Analyzed von Mises stress distributions to predict material yielding under complex loading conditions. Optimized mesh sizing through convergence studies, balancing computational efficiency with result accuracy. Generated detailed stress contours and deformation patterns to validate design specifications and safety factors.
Spur Gear Analysis & Design
Developed comprehensive mechanical analysis of a multi-stage spur gear transmission system, focusing on power transfer efficiency and torque optimization. Implemented advanced gear tooth profile calculations and stress analysis to ensure optimal load distribution and minimal wear.
Conducted detailed FEA simulations to validate gear mesh interactions and predict mechanical behavior under various loading conditions. Optimized gear ratios and material selection to achieve target speed reduction while maintaining structural integrity and minimizing power losses.