Professional Experience
Autonomous Off-road Navigation
Aug. 2024 – Present: I am excited to contribute to the TartanDrive project at AirLab (Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University), where we are developing an autonomous all-terrain vehicle that can navigate in challenging environments. My role includes integrating thermal sensing into vehicle's systems, improving vehicle control, and advancement of perception capabilities.
Cardiovascular Flow Analysis with MTV
Jun. 2021 – Aug. 2023: For three summers, I assisted Dr. Kartik Bulusu in cardiovascular research at Biofluid Dynamics Laboratory. We applied MTV techniques to analyze fluid flow in human artery models. My role included leading the design and preparation of experiments. In collaboration with Dr. Charles Fort, we gathered initial data on 'MTV to Measure Wall Shear Stress in Model Cardiovascular Flows' in October 2022. I also presented our findings at the APS 2022 Fluid Dynamics conference in Indianapolis, IN.
Delivery Drone Charging System
Jan. 2022 – Sept. 2022: During my internship at Drone Point Solutions, LLC, I was tasked with designing a charging system for delivery drones. This involved researching EV charging innovations and learning about battery management systems and technology.
Other Experience
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Oct. 2021 - May 2023: Led the GWU ASME section as Section Chair since Fall 2021, managed organization activities, events, and recruitment, aiming to foster a community for mechanical engineers.
New Venture Competition
Feb. - Apr. 2023: Participated in The George Washington University’s New Venture Competition, the nation's largest collegiate competition. Our team, SecuFoam, reached the semi-finals in the Health & Life Sciences track. I led the venture, developing an extensive product and business proposal.
Pitch George 2021 & 2022
Nov. 2021 and Nov. 2022: Competed in the Pitch George Competitions. In 2021, we were finalists with a public health proposal. In 2022, our 'SecuFoam' pitch advanced to the second stage.
I-Corps
Oct. 2022 - Nov. 2022: Joined the 'SecuFoam' team in the GWU I-Corps 2-week program, focusing on business venture development and customer discovery. Conducted over 20 interviews with public health officials and students at GWU and GW Hospital.