Selected Projects

Aerodynamic Analysis of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress

For this project, I examined the aerodynamic characteristics of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, an aircraft that pushed the boundaries of aeronautical engineering during…

Analyzing DNS Data with SVD and DMD

In this project, I explored the use of Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) and Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD) to analyze fluid dynamics data obtained from…

Autopilot System Design for AAI Aerosonde UAV

I designed and implemented an autopilot system and state estimation using a Kalman filter in Python for…

Comparison of LQG and LQR Controllers for Uncertain Satellite Model

In this project, I undertook a comprehensive analysis comparing Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) and Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) controllers for managing uncertainty in…

Deriving an Optimally Tuned PID Controller for Precise DC Motor Velocity Control

The problem of velocity control of a DC motor is a canonical toy problem for testing new controllers. Velocity control of DC motors has a wide range of applications, from…

Experimental Characterization of Brake Pads for Formula SAE Racecar

In Spring 2023, we completed a critical project aimed at supporting the Cooper Union Motorsports team by optimizing their braking system. The objective was to evaluate the…

Identification and Control of a Predator-Prey Model

I implemented the SINDyC (Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamical Systems with Control) algorithm…

MATLAB/Simulink Simulation of the Chaotic Water Wheel

For my final project in a Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics independent study, I created a MATLAB visualization of the chaotic water wheel. This system, governed by the Lorenz…

Variable Geometry Wind Turbine Blade Design

In addressing the challenges posed by wind turbine blades operating outside their normal speed ranges, our research focused on developing a morphing blade design that…

Visualizing the Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability Using Incense Smoke

In this project, I visualized the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability (KHI) using a simple yet effective medium—incense smoke. The KHI is a fundamental phenomenon in fluid…