As a graduate student in Santa Clara University's Robotic Systems Laboratory, I participated in two projects centered around tele-operation of robotic systems. The first was a field study on the remote operation of an underwater ROV, Triton. The research was centered around the effects of delayed feedback and their impact on successfully piloting a vehicle. For the study, my team had to construct the haptic interface for operation, the control module which allowed for specific latency to be introduced, and an algorithm to capture the results.

The second project related to the user interface of remotely operated vehicles.

The Modular Unit for Transport (MUT) project included the research, design, and prototyping of an innovative system used for hiking and hunting in the wilderness. The MUT includes the capability of interchangeable and removable pockets, gear and load re-distribution, and body loading re-configuration, the MUT provides today’s hiker and hunter with an economical replacement of several smaller and larger backpacks. Complete CAD models were created to assist in the iterative design process, and quantitative analysis was conducted on the frame members to optimize design and location throughout the structure.

As part of my college career I worked as a systems/mechanical engineer on joint satellite initiative.  The Emerald Nano-satelltes were to be the first of series of joint work between universities, the commercial satellite industry and AFRL/NASA.  On the university side Emerald was the combined work of Stanford and Santa Clara University.  Emerald was to be a testbed for five distinct experiments: 1) VLF Atmospheric Science

ReIMAGINE learning labs are one of the most exciting and dynamic project experiences I've had the privilege of working on.  These 6 week courses designed to help people:

Kleinwood is a residential housing design and construction project.