Projects.

Designed, fabricated, simulated, and tested an electrically compressed miniature jet engine combining a custom centrifugal compressor, tandem-vane diffuser, annular combustor, propane fuel system, and spark ignition. The prototype produced 1.33 kgf of peak thrust during testing.

Redesigned the rear suspension linkage of a Trek Slash Gen 5 to improve suspension behavior for lighter riders while reducing component mass. The final 7075-T6 aluminum linkage reduced anti-squat, pedal kickback, and overall part weight while remaining suitable for CNC production.

Mass reduction

28%

Anti-squat reduction

17%

Pedal-kickback reduction

24%

Units manufactured

75

Designed and built a portable automated squash-ball launcher with two-axis targeting, variable shot speed, and programmable positioning. The 28 lb prototype achieved ±2 in targeting accuracy while substantially reducing mass and prototype cost compared with commercial systems.