About

I originally became interested in engineering because I enjoyed building things and understanding how physical systems worked. As I gained more experience, I began noticing that technical performance was only one part of a successful product. A system may function exactly as intended and still feel confusing, uncomfortable, or inconvenient to the person using it. That realization pushed me to think more deeply about the relationship between engineering and user experience.

At Carnegie Mellon, I have developed experience across mechanical design, CAD, stress analysis, finite element analysis, electronics, fabrication, and physical testing. My projects have included accessible bicycle systems, autonomous mobile robots, sustainable household products, and sensor-based devices. These experiences have strengthened my technical foundation while teaching me to approach design as an iterative process involving research, modeling, prototyping, testing, and refinement.

I am especially interested in physical products that connect engineering with everyday human behavior. In my accessible bike brake project, for example, my team redesigned a traditional squeeze brake for riders with limited grip strength. In my self-watering planter project, I adapted an existing concept to support interchangeable reused food containers, improving both usability and sustainability. These projects reinforced my belief that even small design decisions can make products more inclusive, intuitive, and meaningful.

I am continuing to explore how mechanical engineering, electronics, and product design can work together to create thoughtful solutions for real people. This portfolio documents that process, including the challenges, iterations, and lessons that have shaped how I approach design.