“The possibility of molding human curiosity into something tangible”
I am a passionate Aerospace Engineering junior at The Pennsylvania State University, driven by a keen interest in controls, embedded systems (robotics), intelligent aerial/ground systems, and air breathing propulsion. My work is centered on bridging mechanical design and advanced controls, where I apply both computational and experimental methods to engineer adaptive and resilient autonomous vehicles.
I have gained valuable experience developing robotic and aerial platforms powered by cutting-edge technologies like ROS, SLAM, and sensor fusion pipelines. I work extensively with C++, Python, and MATLAB to design real-time control architectures and state estimation frameworks. My projects include building a self-balancing robot, where I utilized complementary filtering and discrete-time PID tuning to stabilize inverted pendulum dynamics. Additionally, I've implemented adaptive gain-scheduled flight controllers and feedback loops for multi-rotor systems.
Beyond the technical aspects, my involvement in collaborative research at the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE) & PSU UAS Research Lab (PURL), coupled with my leadership roles in multidisciplinary engineering teams, has significantly strengthened my ability to merge innovation with effective teamwork.
My core skill set spans autonomy, mechatronic integration, real-time embedded programming, LiDAR-based perception, SLAM mapping, and model-based design using tools like FEA, CFD, and control simulation software.
Driven by curiosity and a love for complex systems, I continue to explore the frontiers of autonomous systems and propulsion. I am constantly seeking opportunities to contribute to the next generation of intelligent aircraft, all while enjoying the hands-on process of building, experimenting, and learning along the way.