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Engineering projects and research spanning propulsion design, computational fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and hands-on fabrication.

Airfoil Geometry Optimization via Machine Learning & CFD
Aerodynamics · ML Research

VIP Program — Georgia Tech

Multi Objective Bayesian Optimization for Subsonic Airfoil Design

This work was part of a VIP research program centered on airfoil geometry generation, aerodynamic performance evaluation, and iterative design improvement. My role focused heavily on the …

Machine LearningAirfoilsCFDPythonOptimization
Ice Accretion Research
CFD · Ice Accretion Research

Ice Accretion Modeling on Airfoil Surfaces Using LEWICE & OpenFOAM

This project focused on airfoil ice accretion modeling using a workflow built around NASA LEWICE, OpenFOAM, and ParaView. The work involved more than analysis alone: a big part of the …

LEWICEOpenFOAMParaViewBlenderAIAA
Novel Rocket Nozzle Design
Propulsion · Design Projects

Novel Rocket Nozzle Design

This project explores a three-leaf-clover rocket nozzle outlet geometry as an alternative to conventional axisymmetric exits. The objective is to study whether a nontraditional exit shape …

PropulsionNozzle DesignFreeCADOpenFOAMParaView
Design Class Competition Winner
Design · Fabrication Projects

Design Class Competition Winner

This project was a rapid design-to-fabrication challenge completed as part of a class competition. The goal was not just to model a concept, but to produce a working machine within real …

SolidWorksInkscapeGitHubFabricationSoldering
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