Engineering Projects

From R&D testing systems to consumer product development, here’s a selection of my work across co-ops, academic projects, and independent design challenges.

Projects
Better Bug Catcher - Capstone Project

Better Bug Catcher - Capstone Project

Led a team in designing an innovative insect capture device for my senior capstone project, winning “Best Iterative Design” award through systematic design refinement and user-centered problem solv...

Safety Syringe Test Fixtures

Safety Syringe Test Fixtures

Designed custom test fixtures for autoinjector safety syringes at Instron, managing the full development cycle from initial concept through CNC production while navigating complex geometric constra...

Camera Calibration Fixture

Camera Calibration Fixture

Designed a precision camera calibration fixture for Instron’s testing systems, applying GD&T principles, exact constraint theory, and design for manufacturing to ensure repeatable positioning a...

Outdoor Oven Handle Design

Outdoor Oven Handle Design

Redesigned an outdoor grill/oven handle to reduce surface temperatures at user touchpoints, iterating through multiple prototypes to balance thermal performance, ergonomics, and manufacturing const...

Combi Cavity Airflow Improvements

Combi Cavity Airflow Improvements

Solved an uneven browning issue in the Ninja Combi cooker through rapid prototyping and testing of airflow modifications, leading to design changes that were implemented in the mass-produced product.

Miniature Product Recreations

Miniature Product Recreations

Designed and 3D printed detailed scale models of products from my co-op experiences—recreating complex assemblies entirely from memory using full-color multi-material printing and functional featur...