Education

M.A.Sc in Mechanical Engineering

Young IBMT Lab - University of Toronto
Sep. 2024 - Present

  • Focus in the fields of tissue engineering and microfluidics

B.A.Sc in Mechanical Engineering

University of Toronto
Sep. 2019 - Apr. 2024

  • Mechatronics Stream + Bioengineering Stream
  • Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics
  • Certificate in Engineering Business
  • Certificate in Engineering Leadership

Work Experience

Undergraduate Researcher

Guenther Laboratory - University of Toronto
May - Aug. 2023, Jan. 2024 - Apr. 2024

  • Characterized the propagation of pressure waves through non-Newtonian fluids in microfluidic channels via particle image velocimetry (PIV).
  • Created custom DC-electrical circuits to synchronize pressure wave generation with PIV measurements.
  • Utilized SU-8 soft-lithography, FDM & multi-jet 3D printing, laser cutting, and manual machining to construct experimental setups designed with SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD.

Assistant TA Training Platform Administrator

FASE - University of Toronto
Jan. - Mar. 2021, Sep. - Nov. 2021, Aug. - Nov. 2022, Jan. - Dec. 2023

  • Reduced TA training evaluation times from 4 hours to a few seconds by coding a Python script that auto-evaluates a TA’s training completion based on their working group’s criteria.
  • Converted the auto-evaluation Python script into an Excel macro using Visual Basic for Applications to prevent a drop in efficiency from future non-technical staff.
  • Co-created an interactive training platform using the Canvas LMS for virtual training of engineering TAs.

Teaching Assistant (TA)

APS100 - University of Toronto
Sep. - Dec. 2022, Sep. - Dec. 2023

  • Led and managed a tutorial class of over 40 first-year engineering students and provided guidance on topics such as time management, engineering ethics and academic integrity.
  • Helped students find and navigate resources available at U of T such as academic advisors and learning strategists.
  • Provided training for new Teaching Assistants regarding facilitation and classroom management.

Senior Student Analyst - First Year Curriculum

FYEER Group - University of Toronto
May - Aug. 2021, May - Aug. 2022, Oct. 2022 - Apr. 2023

  • Investigated how large-language models can be used to derive insight from unprompted student questions on Piazza discussion boards.
  • Analyzed survey and discussion data using tools such as Pytorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and ChatGPT.

Student Analyst - First Year Curriculum

FYEER Group - University of Toronto
May 2020 - Feb. 2021

  • Investigated how the Expectancy Value Theorem can be implemented with NVivo to gain insight into student motivation levels by analyzing class discussion boards.

Student Intern - Computer Repair Technician

Fujitech Technologies
Jul. 2018, Jul. 2019

  • Repaired hardware issues in laptops from a variety of manufacturers including Apple, Dell, Acer, Lenovo. etc.
  • Built custom PC workstations for private individuals and larger corporations.
  • Resolved software issues in Windows and MacOS.

Volunteer Experience

Webmaster

Hi-Skule
Jul. 2022 - Jun. 2023

  • Completely redesigned the club website using WordPress by modernizing the aesthetic and providing a more intuitive user interface.
  • Maintained and updated the club website to attract hundreds of students to Hi-Skule engineering outreach events throughout the year.
  • Mentored and encouraged high school students at events to pursue engineering at U of T by leading hands-on activities.

Member - Mechanical Powertrain

University of Toronto Formula Racing Team
Aug. 2021 - May 2022

  • Used SOLIDWORKS to design mounts for coolant pumps and the car’s chain guard.
  • Led workshops for junior members on designing parts to be manufactured using forged carbon fibre.

Member - Business

University of Toronto Formula Racing Team
Nov. 2020 - May 2022

  • Secured over $10,000 of in-kind sponsorships by reaching out via email and phone to potential sponsor companies.
  • Curated Instagram posts highlighting team progress and sponsor shout-outs.
  • Maintained and updated the team website using Squarespace.

Member - Aerodynamics

University of Toronto Formula Racing Team
Nov. 2020 - Nov. 2021

  • Approximately doubled the downforce generated by the car’s undertray via iterative re-design and evaluation using SOLIDWORKS and Simcenter STAR-CCM+.

Certifications

Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Mechanical Design

Awards

NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
May - Aug. 2023

  • Scholarship awarded to conduct research at Guenther Laboratory in the fields of microfluidics and bioengineering with a focus on bioprinting.
  • Total amount: $7500

First Year Summer Research Fellowship

University of Toronto
May - Aug. 2020

  • Prestigious scholarship awarded to 7-12 first-year engineering students based on academic excellence and research potential.
  • Conducted research in engineering education with the First Year Engineering Education Research Group.
  • Total amount: $7000

Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Admission Scholarship

University of Toronto
Sep. 2019

  • Admission scholarship to U of T’s TackOne, Undeclared engineering program based on academic merit.
  • Total amount: $2000

Skills

Software

  • SOLIDWORKS / Fusion 360
  • AutoCAD
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • DaVis 8 / OpenPIV
  • PrusaSlicer / OrcaSlicer / Cura
  • NVivo 12 Pro
  • Microsoft Office / Google Workspace / LibreOffice
  • WordPress / Squarespace / Wix / GitHub Pages
  • Photoshop / Affinity Photo / GIMP
  • Premier Pro / Blender VSE

Programming Languages

  • C / C++
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
  • Assembly

Programming Tools

  • Git
  • Pandas / NumPy / Matplotlib / Plotly
  • PyTorch
  • Visual Studio Code / Arduino IDE
  • Robot Operating System (ROS)