Experience
01Robotics ResearchStanford Biomimetics and Dexterous Manipulation Lab
Research AssistantDesigning robotic hand mechanisms for OceanOne, an autonomous underwater humanoid robot.2026—Present
- Designing and prototyping articulated robotic hand mechanisms for underwater manipulation.
- Developing CAD assemblies for motor-driven fingers and palm structures.
- Supporting fabrication, manufacturing, iterative testing, and mechanism refinement.
RoboticsCADPrototyping
02Impact LabsStanford Social Entrepreneurial Student Association
ImpactLabs LeadLeading an entrepreneurship sprint that helps first-year students move from needfinding to a tested pitch.2024—Present
- Organizing the program across needfinding, fundraising, prototyping, and pitching phases.
- Leading recruitment, professional outreach, and participant mentorship.
- Helping students translate an early social-impact idea into a grounded entrepreneurial concept.
- Contributed to SENSA consulting work evaluating AI implementation risks and green agrochemical market opportunities.
LeadershipNeedfindingMentorship
03Robotics for the EnvironmentFendorf Lab
Research AssistantRedesigning SmokeCast, a vehicle-mounted environmental sensing device used to collect real-time fire weather and smoke data.2026—Present
- Developing the 2027 redesign around GPS tracking, live cloud backup, remote control, weather sensing, and smoke-science instrumentation.
- Designing the electronics packaging and durable ASA enclosure for rapid installation, removal, and field use on fire vehicles.
- Building on a system that ran for 880 hours across 71 deployment days and 8,220 miles during the 2026 fire season.
Environmental RoboticsCADField Instrumentation
04Plasma Reactor ResearchANEE Lab · EcoRAMP
Research AssistantStudying the performance and real-world scalability of plasma reactor technology.2026—Present
- Evaluating plasma reactor performance, energy use, operating costs, and scalability.
- Combining techno-economic analysis with hands-on experiments and experimental data collection.
- Connecting laboratory performance with practical implementation constraints.
ResearchExperimentationAnalysis
05Clubs + ExtracurricularsStanford Space Initiative · Stanford R&DE
Mars Polar Rover · Rockets · Zero WasteExtending my technical interests through space systems, hands-on fabrication, and campus sustainability work.2025—Present
SSI
- Led wheel and drivetrain design decisions, prototyping, and manufacturing for a rover intended to cross Antarctica.
- Designed and manufactured a personal rocket and successfully launched it to 2,400 feet.
R&DE Waste Internship
- Analyzed operational data and conducted campus waste audits to support waste reduction and diversion.
LSJUMB - Stanford Marching Band
Stanford Run Club
Space SystemsFabricationSustainability
Skills + Tools
Fusion 3603D printingLaser cuttingWoodworkingPython + ArduinoCircuitsPrototype testingTechno-economic analysisFigmaNeedfinding