The goal of this project was to lead the EV Chassis team in improving upon our previous year's go-kart by developing a custom battery and reducing the weight of our chassis components. My primary focus was utilizing generative design within Fusion 360 to develop a motor mount for a Torp electric…

The goal was to engineer a lightweight, structurally optimized mounting solution to integrate a Torp TM25 electric motor into a competitive EV go-kart chassis. The pre-existing motor mount required a complex attachment method to mate with the kart's frame and was over-built for the task. The…

The goal was to design a powertrain that maximizes torque density while staying strictly under the 14 kW Purdue EV GP power limit. While most teams in the Purdue EV Grand Prix purchase off-the-shelf drivetrain systems, our ASME team strives to bring engineering back to racing by developing and…

This was a personal project of mine to learn how to blacksmith and use the facilities provided to students at Purdue. I began by researching impact of varying nickel concentrations in steel alloys to optimize the final material properties and achieve a distinct, high-contrast Damascus pattern.…

The goal was to design and build a competitive, sub-15 lbs horizontal beater-bar combat robot for the PA BotsIQ competition. Returning to the competition after a seven-year hiatus meant we were essentially a new team, requiring us to conduct foundational research and start our engineering process…