Graduate Research

AirLab | Carnegie Mellon University

Developed and validated time-optimal paths for a curvature constrained dynamics model in uniform wind conditions for fixed-wing UAVs, with over 37% speed improvement in path solving speeds using C++
Executed a decision matrix and closed-form solutions from published research for feasible trajectories in zero-wind conditions, achieving a 10x increase in path solving speed

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Created software suite for autonomous disassembly station, improving fastener removal accuracy to 95% using ROS, Python and C++
Streamlined forward kinematics calculations for a 6-DOF General Stewart Manipulator in MATLAB and Python by utilizing an offline lookup table, leading to 25% reduction in runtime

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Evaluated impact of hydrodynamic and aerodynamic conditions on stability of floating platform for offshore wind-turbines using OPENFAST software, providing insights for platform design optimization
Defined control co-design strategy for National Renewable Energy Lab's offshore FLOATVAWT and WEIS projects, providing a framework for project direction and decision-making

Innovated and tested a radiative cooling film; Achieved a temperature gradient of approximately 5°C between ambient temperature and bottom surface temperature
Performed MATLAB simulations regarding net cooling potential in Urbana region over a period of 24 hours; validated radiative film’s cooling potential
Calculated average cooling potentials for 50 states in United States and constructed a cooling map chart to simulate large scale impact of cooling film on cooling potentials