Senior Year Projects
Click on the link above to read about my senior design project.
ME568-Soft Robotics Technologies
This course provided a foundational understanding of soft robotic technologies, including key concepts such as actuation methods, material properties, sensing, and stiffening mechanisms. Through hands-on labs, I gained in-depth knowledge of these theories and applied them to build functional robots that demonstrated these principles.
For the final project, our group designed and built a fully functional soft robot capable of navigating diverse paths—curved, angled, textured, and more—and grasping objects. The robot featured fiber-reinforced elastic actuators bundled together and pneumatically actuated, with kirigami skin integrated for friction-assisted movement. Additionally, the robot’s grasping capability was achieved using particle jamming via vacuum actuation. The segmented actuators enabled multiple degrees of motion, enhancing the robot’s adaptability and functionality.
On the right is the detailed documentation showcasing the design, development, and functionality of the final project.​​​
SI480-Buinsess of Technology Innovation
This course stood out from my typical engineering curriculum at Boston University, as it was part of a business program designed to provide engineering students with a foundational understanding of the business world and how engineering innovation intersects with business concepts.
For the final project, I applied these learnings by collaborating with my group to develop a comprehensive business proposal. We created a concept called Roots, a free, user-friendly platform connecting elders with volunteers for assistance. Additionally, Roots equips towns with customizable tools to foster stronger communities and support local businesses through targeted advertising.
You can find the proposed business plan on the right.
ME419- Heat Transfer
In this class, I learned the fundamentals of heat transfer methods, with a focus on conduction and convection. Through hands-on labs, I explored the importance of fins and gained a deeper understanding of convection processes, culminating in detailed lab reports attached below.
For the final project, I applied heat transfer principles to design an optimized pan tailored to engineering constraints and requirements, with the primary goal of efficiently cooking a steak. Using COMSOL software, my team analyzed and refined various pan designs to achieve optimal performance. The final project report is available on the right.
