Notable Works

A 17-FOOT MAHOGANY RUNABOUT ADAPTING 1950S HULL FORMS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS TO MODERN PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS USING CONTEMPORARY MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES.

A custom wakesurf board developed through iterative shaping and composite construction. The project examined how planform geometry, rocker, and material layup influence stiffness, durability, and on-water performance, while also experimenting with more sustainable composite materials as part of an ongoing effort to develop a viable product and manufacturing approach.

A precision bicycle brake caliper designed with a focus on structural performance and manufacturability. The project involved evaluating load paths, stiffness, and tolerance requirements while refining geometry to balance braking performance, material efficiency, and production feasibility.

A mechanical gearbox designed as a complete power transmission system. The project focused on gear selection, ratio optimization, bearing selection, material choice, load analysis, and structural layout, using analytical calculations and CAD-based evaluation to inform performance, durability, and packaging decisions.

An adaptive kitchen tool developed in collaboration with Misericordia to support independent food preparation for individuals with aphasia and other physical and developmental disabilities. The design focused on stability, usability, and manufacturability to enable users to safely cut food into doctor-prescribed portion sizes, guided by real user needs.

A beverage can concept designed to keep matcha fresh by separating ingredients until the moment of use. The project explored compact mechanical actuation, sealing strategies, and user interaction while maintaining compatibility with existing canning and manufacturing processes. The design balances simplicity, reliability, and scalability, with the goal of enabling on-demand mixing for fresher matcha lattes.

Powertrain design and integration for an off-road Baja SAE vehicle operating under demanding conditions. The project focused on drivetrain layout, component selection, packaging, and reliability, emphasizing durability and serviceability in harsh environments. Design decisions were informed by performance requirements, real-world loading, and the constraints of competition rules and manufacturing feasibility.

A rapid-response PPE project developed as part of my Eagle Scout project, focused on designing protective equipment optimized for 3D printing under severe time and material constraints. Beyond design and iteration, I coordinated a large-scale distributed printing effort to supply health systems across southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon with thousands of PPE components, prioritizing deployability, manufacturability, and real-world use.