Design and Development of Stomaway: A Universal Ostomy Filter Accessory

Design and Development of Stomaway: A Universal Ostomy Filter Accessory

Served as secondary group leader in a five-person biomedical engineering team, for the module Biomedical Design Project, developing Stomaway, a universal attachable ostomy filtration accessory intended to reduce pressure-related leakage and improve user reliability and independence. I supported…
CADUniversal Design ProcessUser-Centred DesignIterative design improvementPrototyping - 3D Printing, Paper, CardboardTechnical TestingFeasibility AnalysisPresentation SkillsTeam collaborationTechnical communication and report writingResearchBiocompatible Materials ResearchPatent Research
Reverse Engineering a Mechanical Pencil Sharpener and DFMA Redesign

Reverse Engineering a Mechanical Pencil Sharpener and DFMA Redesign

For the module of Manufacturing Technology and Systems, we reverse engineered a hand cranked mechanical pencil sharpener in a four-person engineering team, starting from disassembly and CAD reconstruction to manufacturing and assembly analysis and proposed improvements using DFMA principles.…
Reverse engineering of an existing productDeveloped 3D CAD models of individual components and assemblies using SolidWorksProduced professional manufacturing drawings including dimensions, tolerances, material information and component details.Analysed product assembly sequence and developed clear assembly instructions to improve ease of manufacture and assemblyEvaluated suitable manufacturing processes and materials based on product function, cost, geometry and production requirementsApplied Design for Manufacture and Assembly(DFMA) principles to identify opportunities for part reduction, simplified assembly, reduced manufacturing complexity and improved product efficiencyConsidered manufacturing efficiency, assembly time, part count reduction and production cost when proposing design improvementsPrototypingTeamwork and communication
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Introduction to Professional Engineering

This first-year professional engineering module introduced me to the role of engineers in society and the practical skills needed to approach engineering problems responsibly. I developed an understanding of engineering ethics, sustainability, design thinking, teamwork, technical decision-making,…
Engineering EthicsSustainabilityEnvironmental analysisProblem SolvingCritical Thinking
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Engineering Design IV Project

This team-based engineering design project involved designing and constructing an autonomous buggy capable of operating in a simplified environment. The project combined embedded systems, sensors, wireless communication, control systems, and iterative testing. I developed practical skills in Arduino…
Arduino programmingSensor IntegrationUltrasonic Collision AvoidanceProcessing GUI - JavaPID controlDebugging and TestingCircuit building and wiringWireless Communication between Buggy and GUITesting and Calibration of SensorsInterfacing Hardware with Software
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2E9 Engineering Design III

This team-based design project involved developing a modular post-earthquake accommodation unit for displaced residents. The project focused on user-centred design, structural performance, rapid assembly, material selection, sustainability, and quality of life. I developed skills in concept…
Structural AnalysisSustainable and Modular DesignMaterials Research and AnalysisRapid Assembly PlanningDesign Journal Documentation
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Custom Game Boy-Style PCB for Lego Chassis Integration

I will develop a custom Game Boy-style circuit board designed to fit within a Lego Game Boy chassis. This project will involve designing an electronic system around strict physical constraints, selecting suitable components, planning the circuit layout, and integrating the hardware into a fixed…
PCB designCircuit designComponent selectionCircuit layoutElectronics prototypingHardware integrationSolderingSpatial constraint planningDesign-for-assemblyEnclosure-aware designMiniaturisationTesting and troubleshootingIterative designPractical problem-solving