Project Highlights:
Personal or Team Projects (outside of school / work)
I always feel the need to be tinkering with something.
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(more coming soon)
1997 Mazda Miata (Turbocharged)
(2017-Present)
Purchased completely stock in 2017, lots of modifications have been done. Used mostly for trackdays, drift days, and backroads driving. I recently had the engine built, and installed a turbocharger.​
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1997 Miata
DIY Espresso Machine
(off/on since 2022- 2024)
Made in my spare time with old automotive components and espresso machine spare parts. Runs on an arduino uno with a simple state machine I coded myself.
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DIY Espresso Machine
PF22 - Formula SAE
(2021-2022)
I was Chief Engineer of this racecar. It finished 2nd in competition, the best finish in Purdue Formula SAE History. This was the lightest car Purdue has ever made, and the first and only single cylinder. I was extremely proud of the design ethos, validation efforts, and the seat time drivers were able to get before competition.​
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PF22 In the News
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PF22 Car Architecture Selection, Design Ethos, Engine Selection
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WR450F Engine Syncronization + Ignition
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PF22 Cooling System Design and Manufacturing
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PF22 Exhaust System Design and Manufacturing
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PF22 Fuel System Design and Manufacturing
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PF22 Oil System Design and Manufacturing
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PF22 Throttle Body Sizing and Selection
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Ricardo Wave Post Processor
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PF22 Development Testing
Formula SAE Engine Dyno
(2021-2022)
In 2022 season, the FSAE team switched to a WR450F Single Cylinder. I rebuilt the teams old dyno into a more modular setup. This allowed us to roll out the dyno and turn on the engine within 5 mins.​ Streamlining the dyno setup was critical in our engine developent progress.
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PF20 - Formula SAE
(2019-2021)
I was Powertrain Team Lead for this car. Historically, Purdue FSAE would score poorly in Powertrain design. This was the first car where we scored very highly. The powertrain design workflow simulation, design, and manufacturing was well executed. The team made FSAE Design Finals in both 2021 competitions.
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PF20 In the News
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PF20 Powertrain Manufacturing
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PF20 Development Testing
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Dyno Support for Yamaha R6 Powertrain
PF19 - Formula SAE
(2018-2019)
I was a Drivetrain Team member. I assisted with machining tasks, and testing support. New to the Purdue FSAE organization, I learned a lot about what I liked and disliked about running a race team. ​
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PF19
FIRST Robotics
(2014-2018)
I learned Solidworks in 2014 while participating in Lowell High School's robotics team. FRC (First robotics Competition) is an organization where high school's from around the world build a fully custom ~120lb robot in 6.5 weeks for a new challenge released every year. I helped make 4 robots in my 4 years. I was Mechanical Engineering lead in 2017, and President in 2018. ​
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FIRST Robotics FRC
Custom Electric Skateboards
(2016 Summer, 2017 Summer)
When boosted boards were popular, I thought I would make my own. I bought a battery spot welder from germany, lithium ion cells, brushless outrunner motors, and fabricated everything in my parents garage and my high school machine shop. I experimented with BLDC motor controllers, as well as one of the original VESC FOC controllers.​
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Custom Electric Skateboards