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I am a doctoral student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, specializing in advanced manufacturing and robotics-enabled additive manufacturing. My research focuses on developing novel manufacturing processes, leveraging robotic manipulation, and hybrid swarm robotics systems to create innovative solutions.

With expertise in a variety of additive manufacturing technologies, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), and Laser Processing, I am passionate about advancing manufacturing through automation and intelligent systems. My work integrates cutting-edge robotics and material processing techniques to address challenges in precision, scalability, and energy efficiency.

I aspire to pursue a research and development role in manufacturing, where I can apply my skills to drive innovation, solve complex industry problems, and contribute to the evolution of modern manufacturing technologies.

skills

Mechatronics:

System Integration for robotics and automation
Industrial automation with hardware-software interfacing
Custom end-effector for robotic manipulation

Robotics:

Robot Manipulation, Collaborative Robotics
Custom robotic end-effectors for manufacturing
Collaborative industrial robots

Manufacturing/Prototyping:

Additive Manufacturing (FDM, SLA, SLS)
Continuous Carbon Fiber Composite Manufacturing (CFRC)
Laser Processing, Rapid Prototyping, Soft Robotics

Software:

MATLAB, Java, Python, TensorFlow, Keras
ROS2 (Robot Operating System), Arduino, Raspberry Pi
Embedded systems programming (C/C++)

CAD:

SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360
Rapid prototyping, 3D printing

Engineering Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Arkansas | Aug 2021 - Present

Developed desktop scale tape placement systems and systems and process for thermoset composites enabled by robot manipulation using thermally curable methods.
Designed machine learning-driven tactile sensing systems for force and resistance measurements.

Graduate Research Collaborator

AMBOTS Inc. | Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

Conducted cutting-edge research on hybrid swarm robotics platforms, integrating Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Robot manipulation, and laser processing for scalable and efficient additive manufacturing.
Designed and tested advanced robotic control algorithms and material handling strategies to enhance coordination and precision in swarm manufacturing.
Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize manufacturing processes, presenting findings to stakeholders and refining system designs for research and commercial applications.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

DBG Arkansas, LLC | May 2019 - Aug 2019

Optimized SAP systems and routing database with automated data retrieval scripts, reducing manual labor and time cost from 180 human hours to 7.5 machine hours, achieving a 95.83% time efficiency increase.

Designed a GUI-based software to streamline data retrieval processes, improving data accessibility and significantly reducing workload.

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