I am a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at UC San Diego (Class of 2027), with a strong interest in mechanical design, manufacturing, and robotics. I enjoy building functional systems, solving engineering challenges, and working hands-on to turn ideas into real-world solutions. 

The Mars Rover Life Detection System 2.0 is a completely redesigned scientific analysis subsystem, developed for life-detection operations at University Rover Challenge. This system integrates thermal regulation, soil processing, regulated sample dispensing, precision optical alignment, and light-tight enclosure to enable repeatable in-field chemical assays, including Ninhydrin, Nile Red, and Raman-based analysis.

Designed and prototyped a compact peristaltic pump for rover science applications, enabling open-loop microliter-scale fluid dosing. Optimized roller configuration, tubing geometry, and stepper-motor control using theoretical volumetric modeling.

Designed and built a PID-controlled balancing beam system from scratch using Arduino, ultrasonic sensor, and servo motor to regulate ball position in real time via closed-loop feedback control