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NSF Power Engineering REU at Clarkson University (Summer 2025)
NSF Power Engineering REU at Clarkson University (Summer 2025)
Dynamic Modeling of Northern New York Renewable Energy Sources
A dynamic model of the Northern New York power grid was built using MATLAB Simulink to investigate the potential for control interactions between these generation sources in the North Country and the downstate power grid. The North Country grid primarily consists of wind farms totaling 678.45 MW and the 912 MW St. Lawrence-FDR hydro power plant in Massena, New York. The infrastructure connecting these sources includes the new 345kV transmission lines as well as a 765kV transmission line linked with the power grid in Quebec. Tests were conducted to evaluate grid reliability and potential for power transfer. This included: different types of faults, varying fault duration and simulated outages.
WPI Senior Year (2024-25) - Major Qualifying Project (MQP)
WPI Senior Year (2024-25) - Major Qualifying Project (MQP)
Developing an Intelligent System for Maximizing Photovoltaic Array Output Power Based on Varying Environmental Conditions
Photovoltaic power generation is highly sensitive to environmental factors such as sunlight intensity and temperature, directly impacting output power. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms are employed to continuously adjust the operating conditions of the panel, such as the voltage or current, to optimize power with changing environmental factors. While traditional MPPT algorithms like perturb and observe (P&O) are computationally efficient, they struggle with oscillations and inefficiencies. More advanced MPPT algorithms can be more efficient but have increased computational complexity. This project developed a hybrid MPPT system that combines multiple algorithms and environmental sensors to dynamically select the most effective algorithm in real-time.
WPI Senior Year (2024-25) - Music Minor Captstone
WPI Senior Year (2024-25) - Music Minor Captstone
A Musical Journey through Solo Clarinet Repertoire
For completion of my music minor at WPI, I surveyed prominent works of solo clarinet repertoire stretching from the early 1700s to the present. The most early records of music that feature the clarinet are from 1716 in Antonio Vivaldi’s Oratorio Juditha Triumphans. Since then, many famous composers from each musical era have composed solo repertoire for the instrument including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Brahms, Carl Maria Von Weber, Leonard Bernstein, Igor Stravinsky, and Aaron Copland. After identifying the most prominent works from each decade, I arranged excerpts from each piece into a medley written for clarinet quartet. The solo clarinet line was largely unchanged from the original scores, while the accompaniment was adjusted to be playable by two other soprano clarinetists and a bass clarinetist. The solo line also alternates between each clarinet part in order to provide variety for the players.
WPI Junior Year (2023-24) - Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP)
WPI Junior Year (2023-24) - Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP)
Sustainable and Community Driven Adaptive Reuse of Underused Office Buildings in Arlington County, VA
Our goal is to create a system for determining the effectiveness of adaptive reuse for underutilized office buildings, particularly in Arlington County, Virginia. To better understand this area, we first compiled demographic data to identify the needs of the community. Then, we developed a few creative examples of adaptive reuse that emphasize
sustainability and community engagement. By analyzing these examples, we were able to determine which factors contribute to successful buildings. The culmination of these observations resulted in the creation of a guide for the best practices in adaptive reuse projects that could be used by the county to educate developers and stakeholders on the
overall reuse process.
WPI_Arlington_Cohort_Flysheet.pdfWPI Sophomore Year (2022-23) - ECE 2799 Electrical and Computer Engineering Design
WPI Sophomore Year (2022-23) - ECE 2799 Electrical and Computer Engineering Design
Automatic Candle Extinguisher
For this project, I worked with a group of 2 students to design and create an electronic product in 7 weeks. My group created an automated candle extinguisher which uses a temperature sensor, timer, and fan to put out a variety of jar candles. This product helps to solve the issue of home fires caused by candles. The video to the right demonstrates the product's functionality.
This project was created as part of the WPI course ECE 2799: Electrical and Computer Engineering Design. At the end of the course, the faculty hosted a competition for the Robert H. Grant Invention Awards. Out of the 12 projects in the class, my group advanced to the final 6 which were judged by experts in industry.
I&E Demo Video.mp4WPI First Year (2021-22) - ECE 2029 Introduction to Digital Circuit Design
WPI First Year (2021-22) - ECE 2029 Introduction to Digital Circuit Design
This project uses the Basys 3 board to make a basic digital metronome. It utilizes the Basys 3 push buttons, LEDs and seven segment display as well as an external speaker to pulse at a user specified beats per minute (BPM) value
Seven segment display shows current BPM (30-255) and time signature.
Three switches are used to change how much the push button increments/decrements BPM
Center push button toggles between BPM and time signature view.
Left and right push buttons are used to increase/decrease BPM
Makes use of SIXTEEN LEDs on the Basys3 board to blink at desired BPM.
Up and down push buttons are used to change time signature.
LEDS pulse in groups according to time signature.
A small 0.5 W speaker pulses with LEDs.
Metronome.movWPI First Year (2021-22) - Great Problems Seminar (GPS): Power the World
WPI First Year (2021-22) - Great Problems Seminar (GPS): Power the World
Charging Gompei’s Gears: Expanding Micromobility at WPI
In this project, I worked with a group of 5 students to address the issues of rising carbon emissions and poor mental health due to COVID-19. We did this by making recommendations for WPI increase its availability of bikes and scooters on campus. We found that WPI’s current bike share program, Gompei’s Gears, could use more support. We identified that increased funding, hiring maintenance staff, and having a permanent place to store bikes are steps that WPI can take to improve Gompei's Gears. See the final project poster to the right.
This project was created as part of the WPI Great Problems Seminar (GPS) program. My GPS was called "Power the World" with a focus on renewable energy and creating sustainable communities. At the end of the course, my teams project was voted best in the class.
Brevard High School (2017-2021) - TIME 4 Real Science Program
Brevard High School (2017-2021) - TIME 4 Real Science Program
Comparing Different Methods of Measuring Algal Cell Growth within Carrageenan Hydrogel (2020-2021)
In recent years, photosynthetic algae have been used for absorption and filtration of wastewater pollutants. In particular, toxic heavy metals such as lead or chromium have been tested with algae since existing methods to extract them are expensive and non-sustainable. For this reason, development of algal biofilters is being investigated. In this project, algae was grown in carrageenan hydrogel, a plant based polymer that is biocompatible with algae. The algae species involved was Chlorella Vulgaris, a commonly available and heavily researched photosynthetic algae. While the hydrogel is an inexpensive and sustainable option for constructing a biofilter, little is known about how algae will grow inside it and what is the best way to measure that growth. To further complicate this, existing methods for measuring algal growth are not optimized for use with hydrogel. In this study, three different methods of measuring cell growth were compared: image analysis, spectrophotometer, and chip hemocytometer (cell counting).
The Effectiveness of a 3D Printed Hydrogel Membrane to Sustain Algal Growth (2019-2020)
This research demonstrates the potential of a photosynthetic algae—chlorella vulgaris—to grow within carrageenan hydrogel, an inexpensive and sustainable material that would enable industrial scale fabrication of algae biofilters. Photosynthetic algae are well suited for pollutant removal applications, primarily due to their tolerance of toxic environments. They are also significant for bioremediation because they can convert both airborne and aqueous pollutants into biomass. For example, their photosynthetic functions are used to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into oxygen and biomass. As for aqueous pollutants, algae can capture products of agricultural runoff such as nitrates and nitrites. While this often leads to an algal bloom that can negatively impact aquatic environments, a controlled algae population could also be beneficial for regulating such pollutants. Choosing a proper material for regulated algal growth can be problematic as the amount of nutrients, space, and pollutants need to be balanced in order for the culture to thrive. One possible material is carrageenan hydrogel, a linear sulfated polysaccharide derived from red seaweed. Carrageenan hydrogel was selected for this study because of its low toxicity and remarkable structural properties.
Enhanced Sol-Gel Production and Robocasting for Artificial Photosynthesis (2018-2019)
In modern society, the demand for energy is becoming more immense year after year. While fossil fuels are inexpensive and easy to process, they have posed many safety issues and threats to the environment. For this reason, renewable technologies and the materials used in their development have become an important topic of research. Artificial photosynthesis, or the conversion of simple compounds (water, carbon dioxide) to burnable gases (hydrogen, methane), is a recently developed method that could produce clean, renewable fuel. In this study, improved fabrication and robocasting of Sol-Gel, a high viscosity fluid was explored. When solidified, Sol-Gel can catalyze reactions of liquid water and carbon dioxide gas to produce methane, a natural gas that can be used as fuel in power plants.
Science Fair Projects (2011-2016)
Science Fair Projects (2011-2016)
I started creating science fair projects in 3rd grade and completed a project every year until I entered the TIME science research program at Brevard High School in 2017. Below is a list of the project titles. Many of the projects related to sustainability and environment motivated me to pursue a career path in renewable energy. My history of science fair projects also lead me to pursuing my undergrad at WPI, a global leader in project based learning.
Bringing Thermoelectric Power to Planet Earth (8th Grade)
Mysterious Microclimates (7th Grade)
Better Wi-Fi in Your Home (6th Grade)
Going Green with Energy Efficiency (5th Grade)
Measuring Sky Glow with a Digital Camera (4th Grade)
Fast and Slow Germinating (3rd Grade)
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