Projects
Electric-Motorized Snowboard
Capstone Project
Sept - April 2021/22
Project Description
Blooming from an ambitious idea of mine, this project was developed by a group under my leadership, through the final-year capstone course. The project's goal was to create a functional prototype of an electric-motorized snowboard which propels a rider over flat, snowy terrain. To oversimplify, we strapped a longboard deck on top of a snowmobile track.
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Major components of the project:
Extensive background research
Iterative & detailed design
Component sourcing & purchasing
Manufacture, assembly & testing
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The objectives included a maximum speed of 15km/h, acceleration to max speed in under 5 seconds, a weight of less than 50 pounds, and a turning radius of less than 10 metres.
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EcoCAR
Senior Mechanical Team Member
Aug - April 2021/22
Position Overview
Sponsored by GM; EcoCAR Challenges students to apply advanced propulsion systems and automated vehicle technology to improve the energy efficiency, safety and consumer appeal of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. As a Senior Mechanical Team Member, my duties entailed the following:
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Completion of technical projects individually or collaboratively
Mentorship of two inexperienced team members
Instructing team members on CAD software
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Formula Electric
Driver Input Team Lead
Sept 2017 - May 2019
Position Overview
Formula Electric challenges students to develop and race a scaled-down electric formula race car.
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In my first year on the team, I was a member of the Manufacturing Sub-Team. My duties involved manufacturing various parts of steel and aluminum using a bandsaw, drill press, sanders, and other tools in the machine shop.
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In my second year on the team, I was the Driver Input Team Lead. This entailed leading an interdisciplinary team of six in the design & fabrication of the steering system, dashboard, accelerator & brake pedals, seat, driver gear, and safety equipment. In this role I led biweekly team meetings, delegated tasks, and managed technical communication.
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Mechanical Design Elements Project
January - April 2021
Project Overview
As part of the Mechanical Design Elements course, I, along with five group members, was tasked with designing a unique and innovative product.
The aspects of this project included:
Problem definition & market research
Design criteria, brainstorming, selection & iterative design
Detailed CAD design (Autodesk Inventor)
Geometrical optimization calculations
Failure analysis (cutting & input forces, buckling, bending, pin shear, press-fits, spring stiffness)
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Miscellaneous Projects
Problematic Materials in EV Development (Paper)
May - August 2021
For an Individual Study in Environmental Sciences class, I wrote a 50 page research paper titled: Problematic Materials in Electric Vehicle Development.
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Highlights:
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Discussed issues with extraction, recycling, and new technologies
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Materials included lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, & rare earth elements
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Problems include child labour, wildlife damage, rainforest destruction, carbon emissions, & supply deficiencies
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Gained deep understanding of Li-Ion battery tech & materials
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