Focus areas: Mechanical Design, Nonlinear FEA, Thermal Systems, Flight & Propulsion, Vehicle Dynamics, Robotics & Controls, CAD to Fabrication.
Turning complex mechanics intoclear models and working hardware.
From nonlinear FEA and system dynamics to autonomous robotics and hands-on fabrication.
View résumé01About
Mechanical engineering student at New York Institute of Technology with research and project experience in mechanical design, simulation, and prototyping. My work combines first-principles analysis and CAD with model development, fabrication, and testing.
My projects span implant biomechanics, vehicle dynamics, autonomous robotics, machine-element fatigue, optical sensing, materials selection, structural testing, and turboprop performance. I use SolidWorks, Inventor, MATLAB, Abaqus/CAE, HyperMesh, and Arduino C++ to investigate mechanical behavior and develop physical prototypes. Machine-shop work includes manual machining, dimensional inspection, and instructor-led exposure to CNC manufacturing.
Nonlinear FEA, system dynamics, fatigue, structural forces, and thermodynamic cycle modeling.
CAD, machine elements, materials selection, mechanisms, and design for manufacturing.
Mechatronics, prototyping, machining, 3D printing, experimental testing, and iteration.
02Selected Projects
Projects across nonlinear finite element analysis, autonomous mechatronics, vehicle dynamics, machine design, propulsion, optical sensing, structural testing, materials selection, and precision fabrication.
01 / 09NSF Undergraduate Research
High-resolution nonlinear finite element models investigating screw-bone interaction across cortical shells and stochastic trabecular microstructures.
02 / 09Mechatronics System Design
A 3D-printed differential-drive vehicle using IMU guidance and a servo-mounted ultrasonic sensor to navigate indoors, avoid obstacles, and follow a person.
03 / 09Aerospace Propulsion
A MATLAB-based turboprop engine model linking thermodynamic cycle analysis with the flight envelope to map thrust, power, fuel consumption, and efficiency across flight speed and altitude.
04 / 09Manufacturing & Prototyping
A functional aluminum C-clamp fabricated from raw stock through manual milling, drilling, tapping, lathe threading, assembly, and dimensional inspection, with exposure to the CNC manufacturing workflow.
05 / 09Systems Dynamics
A half-car suspension model studying wheel motion, chassis bounce, and pitch over a road bump, with stiffness and damping tuned to improve ride comfort.
06 / 09UREP Research
An existing optical wall shear stress sensor redesigned to reduce membrane stiffness and increase deformation, addressing limited sensitivity in whispering gallery mode sensing.
07 / 09Structural Design & Testing
A modified Howe truss built from rolled paper and glued joints, using force-distribution analysis and reinforced compression members to maximize load capacity relative to weight.
08 / 09Materials Selection
A comparative materials study using Ashby charts and Ansys GRANTA EduPack to balance blade weight, strength, fatigue resistance, environmental durability, and cost.
09 · Machine Element Design
A complete stress and fatigue analysis of a multi-pulley countershaft assembly, determining the minimum shaft diameter for infinite life using the Distortion Energy Soderberg (DE-Soderberg) criterion.
03Experience & Education
New York Institute of Technology
Minor in Mathematics
May 2026 — Present · Old Westbury, NY · On-Site
Dr. Wei Zeng · NSF Research
Conduct NSF-funded computational research on bone-screw implant fixation, investigating how trabecular porosity, cortical shells, and screw geometry influence pull-out mechanics. Develop bone geometries and finite element meshes using MATLAB, Blender, and HyperMesh, and configure implicit nonlinear contact analyses in Abaqus/Standard. Review biomechanics literature to inform modeling assumptions, mesh refinement, and interpretation of implant–bone interaction.
Sep 2025 — Apr 2026 · Old Westbury, NY · On-Site
Dr. Tindaro Ioppolo · Undergraduate Research and Entrepreneurship Program (UREP)
Collaborated on the redesign of an optical wall shear stress sensor using whispering gallery mode resonance in PDMS microspheres. Addressed limited sensitivity by reducing membrane stiffness and improving deformation transfer through the sensing assembly. Combined SolidWorks modeling and structural simulation with microsphere fabrication and sensor assembly to prepare the revised design for future experimental validation.
Mar 2024 — Present · Old Westbury, NY · Hybrid
NYIT Office of Academic Success and Enrichment
Support approximately 15 undergraduates in manufacturing, thermodynamics, CAD, MATLAB, physics, and circuits through two to three weekly tutoring sessions. Break down engineering concepts into manageable steps and guide students through problem-solving methods and software applications. Track individual progress and adapt session plans to recurring errors, helping students develop stronger understanding and more independent study habits.
Oct 2025 — Present · Old Westbury, NY · On-Site
NYIT Math Resource Center
Provide mathematics tutoring from Precalculus through Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, supporting six students across two weekly sessions. Explain underlying concepts, work through representative problems, and help students connect mathematical methods with their coursework. Record attendance and progress after each session to identify areas that need reinforcement and guide subsequent support.
04Technical Stack
05Contact
I’m interested in mechanical design, simulation, aerospace, thermal systems, R&D, and engineering roles where analysis has a direct line to better physical systems.