My Projects
A collection of my personal and academic projects.
Research & Theory
Condensed Matter Symmetry Breaking Theory
Ongoing
My research focuses on understanding novel phases of matter through studying the ground state symmetry breaking of unique system symmetries. Specifically, I investigate the quantum breakdown model, a quantum analog of dielectric breakdown, and the breaking of its exponential symmetry. In particular, I utilized numerical tools such as Hartree-Fock mean field theory, Exact Diagonalization (ED), and Density Matrix Renormalization Group (DMRG) simulations to explore the ground states of this model.
Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Instability Theory
2023-2025
For my senior thesis, I studied magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) instabilities: drivers of turbulence in both laboratory and astrophysical plasmas. In particular, I studied these instabilities via both initial-value simulations and a novel spectral method to define the spectrum of competing modes, resulting in two publications.
Magnetic Reconnection Thruster Theory
Spring 2023
Peformed literature review and analyzed magnetic reconnection thruster initial-value NIMROD simulation data to classify viability for implementation and construction.
Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster Diagnostics
2022-2023
Designed, manufactured, and verified an AC Helmholtz coil to test and calibrate B-Dot probes that measured time-varying magnetic fields. Implemented an FFT algorithm to take B-Dot data and acquire time-varying magnetic field measurements.
Robotics & Mechatronics
Princeton Racing Electric
2021-2024
Designed and built a fully electric vehicle to compete in the Formula Hybrid Competition. As the mechanical lead and one of three chief engineers for two years, I focused on the design and integration of all mechanical and low-voltage electrical systems. I personally designed and oversaw manufacture of two revisions of the vehicle chassis and suspension. In these chassis, I also worked closely with a team engineers to optimize the vehicle dynamics through suspension design and simulation.
Autonomous Drone
Fall 2022
Designed and manufactured an autonomous drone capable of navigating a predefined course using computer vision. This involved mechanical design, simulation, and manufacture, sensor integraiton, and real-time control algorithms.
Keyboard Design
2021-2023
Engineered two distinct mechanical keyboard systems, from initial concept to multiple functional prototypes. My work involved detailed mechanical chassis design using CAD, precise PCB layout in Altium, and robust keyboard firmware development in C.
Small Satellite Solar Panels
Summer 2021
Developed an inexpensive solar panel platform for small satellite systems. This project involved PCB design and extensive testing of monocrystalline solar cells in different circuit configurations.