Mechanical Design

NU AIAA Project Karman Project Site Project Karman is a division of Northeastern University AIAA that is actively developing a rocket designed to breach the Von Karman Line, which defines space. One critical component of the rocket’s avionics system is its electronic gyroscope. While the rocket is in flight, the gyroscope collects data to ensure it is oriented properly. If the rocket veers off course, the on-board avionics system will prevent the second stage from firing, thereby minimizing the rocket’s lateral travel. ...

Project Site Overview In Fall 2017, I began working on Paradigm Hyperloop, an international team of students from Northeastern University and Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador. The team previously achieved second place in Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Pod Competition II and was the only North American finalist. We were developing a new pod for the next competition. My initial responsibilities included redesigning the pod’s suspension system with focus on design for manufacturing (DFM) and simplified assembly. ...

View Paper Overview The Door Motion Generator is a device designed to generate electricity from the motion of opening doors. It was created by five freshman students as a final project for GE 1110. The corresponding paper for this project went on to win Best Undergraduate Research Paper at the ASEE Northeast Regional Conference in 2016. The project aimed to demonstrate everyday energy expenditure and served as mechanical design practice early in undergraduate studies. ...