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I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Pennsylvania with a minor in Math and a strong interest in robotics, mechanical design, and hands-on problem-solving.
In summer 2025, I worked as a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Holland LP, improving production workflows through mechanical design (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), standard work procedures, and lean manufacturing tools, including 5S/6S, Gemba walks, Kanban, and SQDCT boards. Highlights included redesigning a previously unmanufacturable system into a viable product by eliminating inefficiencies and applying lean principles.
At UPenn, I’m a Research Assistant in the GRASP Lab, working on soft robotics and facial reanimation devices while building skills in prototyping, fabrication, SolidWorks, MATLAB, and teamwork. Outside the lab, I am a mechanical engineering lab TA, Professional Development Director for MathMates, Panhellenic Delegate for Chi Omega, and a Questbridge Scholar.
Tools: SolidWorks, MATLAB, DraftSight, 3D Printing, MTS Tensile Testing System
Skills: Rapid Prototyping, Magnetic Modeling, Soft Robotics
Presented at the SEAS Summer Research REU Symposium and awarded Honorable Mention. This poster highlights my work on the Facial Reanimation project, focusing on design iteration, actuator testing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with surgeons and engineers.
External Solenoid Setup for In-vivo Rat Study
Silicone Molding for Insulation
Tools: Excel, Standard Work Procedures & Instructions
Skills: Project Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Cross-Department Coordination
