Projects
BIPV/T Solar Collector – Design Enhancement
Redesigned a hybrid BIPV/T solar air collector to improve heat extraction from PV panels through optimized inlet geometry and turbulence-driven airflow. Achieved an 8.7 °C outlet air temperature increase, demonstrating improved thermal efficiency for building-integrated energy systems.
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Spring-Powered “Space" Elevator Prototype
Competition-winning spring-powered mechanical climbing mechanism designed to ascend a 7-ft vertical pole using a constant-force spring as the sole power source.
12-Story Condo HVAC System Design
Designed and compared conventional, full GSHP, and hybrid HVAC systems for a 12-story residential building using eQUEST and HGS. Evaluated energy use, GHG emissions, and operating costs to recommend an optimized system balancing efficiency and sustainability with occupant comfort.
Robotic Arm Prototype
Built a low-cost Arduino-controlled robotic arm prototype, demonstrating pick-and-place functionality and gaining hands-on experience in robotics design, programming, and prototyping. This prototype served as a proof-of-concept and foundation for a planned 3D-printed, higher-precision robotic arm in future iterations.
Excel VBA Calculator
Developed an Excel-VBA calculator to automate thermal (conduction, convection, radiation), beam deflection, and gear-ratio calculations. Reduced repetitive manual work by ~80% while improving accuracy and enabling faster design iteration.
4-Bar Linkage Mechanism
Modeled and simulated a 4-bar linkage mechanism to analyze kinematics, degrees of freedom, and motion behavior common in mechanical systems such as robotic arms and wiper mechanisms.
Heat Sink Design Comparison
Conducted a comparative thermal analysis of multiple heat-sink geometries using CAD, VBA calculations, and ANSYS simulations. Evaluated designs based on thermal resistance, pressure drop, manufacturability, and cost to support data-driven thermal design decisions.