Engineering

Lab Scale, Segmented Telescope Mirror

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) - Russell B. Makidon Optics Lab
Johns Hopkins University - Mechanical Engineering Senior Design
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Preliminary research is needed to determine the necessary precision for observations of Earth-like exoplanets with the LUVOIR space telescope concept. This mirror design is intended to assist in that optics research. Each segment of the mirror is actuated in 6 degrees of freedom using PCBs and Arduino commands. This was an undergraduate senior design capstone project with a team of three students, along with sponsors at STScI and guidance from Johns Hopkins University professors. ​

Design, Build, Fly (DBF)

Johns Hopkins University Team
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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) organizes an annual intercollegiate and international competition for designing and building remote controlled (RC) airplanes. Each year, a series of new challenges must be completed. I was a member of the Johns Hopkins team for four years, co-president for my third year, and a technical advisor for my fourth year. I still build RC planes for fun and maintain resources for those interested in starting the hobby.