Academic Work, Curricula & Initiatives
Developing practical engineering education frameworks, supporting departmental infrastructure, managing research equipment acquisition, and fostering STEM mentorship programs.
Multi-Stage Underwater Robotics Curriculum
A comprehensive 5-stage educational roadmap designed for undergraduate engineering students, guiding them from foundational physics to advanced subsea hardware architecture.
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Stage 1: Hydrodynamics & Buoyancy Principles
Fundamentals of center of mass vs. center of buoyancy, ballast calculation, and hydrostatics.
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Stage 2: Structural Design & CAD Prototyping
Enclosure sealing, O-ring groove geometry, 3D printing for underwater applications, and CAD modeling in Fusion 360.
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Stage 3: Power & Signal Distribution
Custom PCB layout for thruster speed controllers, voltage regulation, and noise isolation.
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Stage 4: Microcontroller Firmware & Control Systems
Implementing real-time PID controllers, thruster mixing matrices, and sensor telemetry reading via C/C++.
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Stage 5: Remote Interface & Mission Operations
Building Node-RED control surfaces, video stream integration, and real-world water testing procedures.
Equipment Grants & Lab Facilities
Advanced Fabrication Equipment Acquisition
Authored grant proposals for securing specialized laboratory equipment, including industrial fiber laser systems and photopolymer 3D printers, to upgrade hands-on prototyping capabilities for undergraduate engineering projects.
Outreach & Community Mentorship
University-to-High-School Bridge Program
Designed an operational framework linking university engineering clubs with regional high schools, creating structured ambassador roles, hands-on robotics workshops, and industry partner outreach.