Undergraduate CFD Research

Undergraduate CFD Research

I conducted CFD simulations through ANSYS Fluent on laminar mixing layers to learn ANSYS Fluent, grasp an understanding of fluid behavior within mixing layers, and verify research by various individuals on similar phenomena under direct mentorship from Professor Keiko Nomura, a faculty member from…
ANSYS FluentMATLAB
Triton Droids at UCSD

Triton Droids at UCSD

Improved the prototype of the torso of a humanoid robot with precise measurements and tolerances by using calipers and translating the design to Fusion 360. The prototype torso was manufactured with layers of sheet metal, resulting in significant structural damage, especially at the hip where the…
Fusion 360ANSYS Mechanical
Mach Wave Over a Flat Plate

Mach Wave Over a Flat Plate

Developed a custom CFD algorithm via MATLAB to simulate the propagation of a Mach wave over a flat plate at speeds of Mach 4. The algorithm was validated against theoretical results and used to analyze the behavior of the Mach wave under various…
MATLAB
Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at UCSD

Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at UCSD

I designed and launched a rocket powered by the AeroTech G80T-14A motor. I collaborated with a team of 6 engineers, as we learned and gained an understanding of rocket dynamics and propulsion. I optimized fin geometry to improve aerodynamic efficiency and structural integrity by using SOLIDWORKS…
OpenRocketSOLIDWORKSSOLIDWORKS Flow SimulationSOLIDWORKS Simulation3D Printing