Mechanical Engineer, PhD | Robotics Design & Advanced Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineer, PhD | Robotics Design & Advanced Manufacturing
I design and develop mechanical systems with emphasis on cost-effective manufacturing and innovative mechanical solutions.
I design and develop mechanical systems with emphasis on cost-effective manufacturing and innovative mechanical solutions.
Background:
Background:
PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech (2024) under Dr. Alexander Leonessa. Six years developing humanoid and quadruped research platforms, specializing in additive manufacturing, structural optimization, and design for assembly.
PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech (2024) under Dr. Alexander Leonessa. Six years developing humanoid and quadruped research platforms, specializing in additive manufacturing, structural optimization, and design for assembly.
Notable Work:
Notable Work:
Lead mechanical designer for PANDORA humanoid robot—reduced production costs 80% through strategic additive and hybrid manufacturing while achieving performance on par with established research platforms. Additional work includes bio-inspired robotic arms and open-source quadruped development.
Lead mechanical designer for PANDORA humanoid robot—reduced production costs 80% through strategic additive and hybrid manufacturing while achieving performance on par with established research platforms. Additional work includes bio-inspired robotic arms and open-source quadruped development.
Expertise:
Expertise:
- Robotic system design and integration
- Mechanical Design
- Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM)
- Topology optimization and FEA
- Rapid prototyping and Design Iteration
- Cross-functional engineering leadership
Innovative Designs. Practical Solutions.
Innovative Designs. Practical Solutions.
