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Engineering Through Evidence

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This site is a technical portfolio and resource hubβ€”built to document real-world testing, failure analysis, and engineering insights. Whether you're reviewing case studies, exploring tools, or browsing class notes, I hope you find something useful.

Version 2.1 β€” Last updated: May 2025

VTOL Concept – Jet Green Edge

VTOL Concept – Jet Green Edge

VTOL Concept – Altitude Simulation

VTOL Concept – Altitude Simulation

Press Heating Element

πŸ’₯Crushed Elements – Preheat Wiring Failure

Infrared Pyrometry Mockup

Infrared Pyrometry Mockup

Alpha Case Simulation

Alpha Case Simulation

πŸ“„ Visual Breakdown

VTOL Concepts: Futuristic propulsion + stealth aerodynamics captured in dual concept renderings.

Wiring Sketch Overview: Vectorized linework of press heater cables showing fragile failure paths.

Pyrometry Analysis: Simulated infrared diagnostic targeting emissivity drift and sensor misplacement.

Alpha Case Visualization: Diffusion pattern mapping in titaniumβ€”used for post-forge heat tracking.

Failed Heating Element Setup – Thermal Failure Investigation

This simulation recreates a decommissioned heating configuration inside a forging press where heating wires were installed under the die bed. The analysis covers pyrometer placement, wiring safety, thermal shielding, and proposes process corrections for safer preheating.

Services Offered

Supporting R&D labs, QA teams, and engineering groups with advanced diagnostics, simulation, and hardware integration.

Simulation & Modeling

  • Thermal and structural FEA using ANSYS and COMSOL
  • Multiphase CFD simulations in Fluent with UDFs
  • Python workflows for thermal fatigue, defect modeling, and automation

Plasma & Materials Research

  • Low-temperature plasma hydrogenation of Mg nanoparticles
  • Thermal recovery systems for future plasma-to-thermal applications
  • Surface diagnostics using SEM, EDS, and spectrometry
  • Process simulation of evaporation and thermal degradation

Automation & Controls

  • FANUC robot diagnostics and basic code interpretation
  • Arduino + sensor integration for control logic testing
  • Relay and actuator configuration in lab-scale setups
  • Hands-on equipment troubleshooting for motion and feedback loops

Manufacturing Optimization

  • Thermal fixture tuning and GD&T optimization
  • Failure investigation for forging, heat treat, and CNC
  • Design of thermal-fluid fittings for custom applications
  • Process improvement through simulation and testing

Materials Diagnostics & Failure Analysis

  • Thermal imaging + IR validation using calibrated pyrometry
  • Metallographic analysis and nondestructive testing (NDT)
  • Alloy defect modeling under thermal and plasma stress
  • QA support for forging, aerospace, and thermal systems

Book a Consultation or Project Call

Let’s discuss your technical project needs β€” from thermal modeling and failure diagnostics to automation and plasma-based research. I offer flexible 1:1 consultation packages, research support, and collaborative analysis tailored to your domain.

Featured Projects

ForgeSense AI – Die Failure Predictor

Machine learning tool for identifying thermal fatigue and mechanical failure in aerospace forging dies. Built with Python and ANSYS Fluent integration.

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Plasma Hydrogenation Diagnostics

Analyzed surface reactivity of Mg nanoparticles under plasma exposure. Characterized samples using SEM, EDS, and laser ignition for combustion behavior.

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Mg Plasma Hydrogenation Model

Simulated thermal defect evolution and yield loss in magnesium nanoparticle synthesis via plasma hydrogenation. Integrated MATLAB, COMSOL, and IR diagnostics to model tungsten degradation and plasma heating stability.

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Resume & Contact

Download my latest resume or reach out to discuss research, collaboration, or professional opportunities in engineering and design.

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Research Highlights

Explore my current research on plasma-material interactions, nanoparticle diagnostics, and energy conversion systems with aerospace and nuclear applications.

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