Engineering Projects

UAV-Based RF Localization for Search & Rescue

Autonomous UAV-based search-and-rescue localization system using SDR telemetry, RF signal analysis, and geospatial processing to detect emergency beacon transmissions.

SSU 3U CubeSat Ground Systems

Development and testing of CubeSat ground station communications, telemetry workflows, SDR systems, Doppler tracking, and mission operations support for university satellite systems.

Tug Design for EVTOL Aircraft

Co-designed a conceptual lightweight tug system for eVTOL aircraft ground handling as part of an internship with aerospace engineers at Jump Aero, focusing on maneuverability, structural integration, and advanced aviation operations.

NASA Lunabotics Project

Co-designed and developed a lunar rover systems for regolith excavation, mobility, remote operations, and power management using NASA systems engineering methodologies.

Performance Analysis of the Russian Nebo-M VHF Band Radar

Conducted MATLAB-based radar detection analysis and CMANO simulations to evaluate VHF-band radar performance against low-observable aircraft.

LoboSafe Public Safety App

Developed and presented LoboSafe, a conceptual campus public safety application for Sonoma State University focused on emergency resources, anonymous reporting, safety alerts, and centralized student support communication systems.

TurtleBot 4 SLAM Research

Conducted research on implementing Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) on the TurtleBot 4 using ROS 2, Raspberry Pi 4B, and RPLIDAR for autonomous 2D mapping and navigation in robotics applications.

AERAS Low-Cost UAS Research Project

Designed and developed a low-cost Arduino-based UAV system focused on aerial reconnaissance flight concepts for public safety and monitoring applications.

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