Starting in April of 2025, I set out to resurrect a project within Electric Vehicle Club (EVC) that had not been touched in years. Originally being a parts bike for an identical Honda CBR150R that broke a land speed record, this bike has a new purpose of being an zero-emission mobility vehicle of the future, showcasing how small electric vehicles are the transportation of the future.

Currently, I am leading the development and manufacture of a custom 50Ah battery pack using 21700 cells, using FEA analysis to design a stronger, yet lighter swing-arm, and utilizing a 3D scanner to reduce modeling inaccuracies. With our current calculations, the bike should be able to go 90+ mph, and have the range to drive to Indianapolis and back!. We project to having a running prototype by the end of Spring 2026.

  A character-defining experience of my freshman year was the opportunity to be in charge of manufacturing all of the front and rear uprights for Purdue's Formula Electric SAE 2025 car. Due to its unique surfaces and asymmetrical geometry, I learned how to use 5-axis CAM software and manufacture the rear upright (pictured right) out of 6061 aluminum in 2 weeks. From creating the tool paths, to stock material selection, and leading a team of four, we manufactured all front & rear uprights within a month which led to the car placing 10th overall at competition! 

Overall, this experience taught me how good time management and clear communication is vital for tight deadline projects. Being in the middle of midterm season and heavily involved with EVC, this project pushed myself past what I thought I was capable of, showing me how much I can handle. Without the advice and support of my teammates and Bechtel's supervisors, this wouldn't have been possible in such a short time period. 

In the Fall of 2025, I took ME264 - Intro to Manufacturing; a class all about the basics of every major manufacturing technique. This introduced machining, wood-working, sheet metal working, laser-cutting, 3D printing, and PCB technologies to every student, providing great hands-on experience in addition to teaching the limitations and use-cases of each process.

The final project was to create a desk organizer using the methods we had learned in class. We researched, designed, and manufactured from scratch the desk organizer to the left. Using a CNC gantry to create a "P" base to elude to Purdue, a 3D printed custom clock housing, and laser-cut acrylic for the hammer stand, this project brought a taste of real engineering challenges faced when developing a product. Below are photos of the final product!