Engineering portfolio

Projects at the Frontier

Active and completed research projects spanning energy conversion, propulsion systems, cosmological instrumentation, and intelligent signal architectures.

EnergyActive

2025–Present

Helios Array Optimization

Solar Power Harnessing

Developing adaptive tracking algorithms to maximize photovoltaic yield across variable irradiance conditions. The system uses real-time sensor fusion to adjust panel orientation and predict cloud-cover shading losses, improving daily energy capture by an estimated 12–18% over fixed-tilt installations.

Key work

Adaptive MPPT algorithm design
Irradiance forecasting via ML regression
Hardware-in-the-loop simulation validation

PropulsionActive

2024–Present

Axial Flux Turbine Model

Turbine Engine Theory

Computational modeling of axial-flux turbine geometries for improved thermodynamic efficiency in small-scale gas turbine applications. Finite element analysis of blade stress distributions under high-temperature operating conditions, with CFD validation of flow separation at off-design angles of attack.

Key work

CFD blade geometry optimization
Thermal stress FEA modeling
Off-design performance mapping

EnergyActive

2024–Present

Deep-Cycle Li-Ion Architecture

Battery Systems

Novel electrode structuring for extended charge cycle life in grid-storage applications. Investigating silicon-graphite composite anodes with engineered porosity to accommodate volumetric expansion during lithiation, targeting 3,000+ cycle life at 80% depth of discharge.

Key work

Silicon-graphite composite anode design
Electrolyte additive optimization
Cycle degradation modeling

CosmologyActive

2023–Present

Stellar Signal Extraction

Cosmological Monitoring

DSP pipeline for isolating faint cosmological signals from high-noise observation data. Applies matched filtering, wavelet decomposition, and adaptive noise cancellation to radio telescope data streams, enabling detection of transient events below the conventional SNR threshold.

Key work

Matched filter bank design
Wavelet-domain denoising
Real-time transient detection pipeline

PropulsionActive

2024–Present

Hybrid Drivetrain Dynamics

EV Motor Systems

Torque vectoring control systems for combined electric-combustion vehicle platforms. Developing a model predictive control framework that coordinates ICE torque output with electric motor assist to minimize fuel consumption while maintaining driver-demanded performance across diverse road conditions.

Key work

Model predictive torque control
Regenerative braking energy recovery
Fuel consumption optimization

SystemsCompleted

2023–2024

Adaptive Filter Networks

Signal Processing

Real-time adaptive filtering for high-frequency communication channel equalization. Implemented LMS and RLS adaptive algorithms on FPGA hardware for sub-millisecond channel response, achieving 28 dB interference rejection in multipath fading environments.

Key work

LMS/RLS algorithm FPGA implementation
Multipath fading channel modeling
28 dB interference rejection achieved

EnergyCompleted

2022–2023

High-Voltage Transformer Loss Model

Power Transformers

Analytical and FEA-based modeling of core and copper losses in high-voltage distribution transformers. Developed a loss prediction tool that accounts for harmonic distortion in modern grid loads, enabling more accurate efficiency ratings under non-sinusoidal operating conditions.

Key work

Harmonic loss modeling
FEA core flux simulation
Efficiency prediction tool development

SystemsCompleted

2022–2023

Wideband Antenna Array Design

Communication Systems

Design and characterization of a wideband phased array antenna for multi-band communication systems. Achieved 6:1 bandwidth ratio with consistent beam steering performance across the operating range, validated through anechoic chamber measurements.

Key work

6:1 bandwidth phased array
Beam steering algorithm design
Anechoic chamber validation

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