During my Summer 2026 Internship I...
Worked at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, MD. This is a premier high-Reynolds-number hypersonic ground-test facility of the U.S. Air Force, uniquely combining large-scale testing, run durations of up to 15 seconds, and operating conditions from Mach 7 through Mach 18.
As an intern working in the aero-optical research lab, I was tasked with designing a system architecture and implementing it to begin operation of a small hypersonic, adjustable-contoured nozzle, pulsed wind tunnel for the purpose of cost-effective validation of non-intrusive optical techniques prior to their implementation in Tunnel 9. First, I wrote extensive LabVIEW code to generate and send trigger signals to fast-acting valves, implement safety interlocks, read and respond to pressure transducer data, and monitor other aspects of cyclic millisecond-long runs.
I also designed and built hardware to distribute power and trigger signals to the fast-acting valves, set up N2 high-pressure piping & infrastructure, designed stands & mounts, orchestrated and acquired materials for integration of the heater element, repaired vacuum O-ring seals, created all 3D CAD models & managed large assemblies for the entire system.
Towards the later months of my internship, I developed a full conceptual assembly to transition the nozzle section from manual throat-height steps to automated Mach number adjustments compatible with my established system in LabVIEW. I sized and chose actuators and other hardware based on preliminary thermal and load analysis and space constraints, designed a machinable mounting scheme, and investigated vacuum fittings.
(the above image is of one of the nozzles for Tunnel 9, NOT the system I built)
^Some of my FPV hardware I've tinkered with in the past. At DCR, we utilize similar wiring harness designs and electrical components as you might see in RC aircraft.
Duke Combat Robotics
After serving as VP of DCR and building the club's first-ever 3lb combat robot, this year as President I am leading an initiative to expand again to 12 lbs (currently designing; concept art to the right).​
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Additionally, I am leading/advising several other 1lb teams within the club, training members on technical skills, weapon physics, chassis structural design, material selection, manufacturing techniques, and electronic components + packaging.
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Technical Skills
3D Printing
3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks); Large Assemblies
Composites
Electronic Packaging
Structures Design
CNC Milling
LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
DAQ, Sensors & Instrumentation
Mechanical System Integration
Wind Tunnel Testing
Nozzle Design
Material Selection
Design For Manufacturing
Education
2023-present
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Duke University
While studying at Duke, I have refined my passion for engineering through involvement in clubs like Duke Aero (Structures Team), Combat Robotics (President), Stargazing/Astronomy, Duke Electric Vehicles (Aerodynamics/Structures), and also through academic success utilizing the resources of the Pratt School of Engineering.
GPA: 3.93/4.00.