Experience

3+
Years Experience
6
Positions Held
3
Published Papers
15+
Prototypes Built
30+
Students Mentored

Professional Experience

6 positions across 3+ years spanning research, industry, and education sectors

Jan 2025 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

Columbia Engineering - Creative Machines Lab
New York City Metropolitan Area

Design a Self-reproducing Robot in Creative Machines Lab under the supervision of Prof. Hod Lipson. Developing autonomous systems with 6-DOF modular architecture for potential space applications.

• Designed modular self-reproducing robot system with 10+ identical modules
• Developed magnetic connection mechanisms with multi-axis rotation capability
• Implemented recursive replication algorithms with structural fidelity testing
• Preparing manuscript for Science Robotics submission
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025

Teaching Assistant

Columbia Engineering
United States

Teaching Assistant for Robotics Studio by Prof. Hod Lipson for 2025 Spring semester. Supporting 30+ students across undergraduate and graduate levels in hands-on robotics projects.

• Support 30+ students in robotics projects each semester
• Assist with weekly laboratory sessions for multiple groups
• Help develop course materials covering ROS, Python, and embedded systems
• Maintain positive student feedback in course evaluations
Dec 2024 - May 2025

Fitness Attendant

Columbia University
New York City Metropolitan Area

Provide customer service and operational support at university fitness facilities serving daily users. Part-time position ensuring facility operations and safety compliance.

• Serve daily facility users with professional customer service
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety protocol compliance
• Process daily check-ins and facility access requests
• Complete part-time hours while maintaining full academic load
May 2022 - Jun 2024

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Sun Yat-sen University
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Researched end-effector design for soft robots and bio-inspired systems over 2+ years. Participated in experimental design and simulation analysis contributing to 3 published papers in peer-reviewed journals.

• Designed soft grippers with testing across diverse object types
• Conducted experimental trials testing grasping diversity and efficiency
• Co-authored 3 papers in IEEE TRO and Advanced Intelligent Systems
• Developed SOLIDWORKS models for robotic prototypes with simulation validation
Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

Structural Design Engineer (Internship)

Insta360
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Conducted requirements analysis and structural design for consumer electronics products. Participated in R&D projects for camera accessories including thermal management and protective components.

• Participated in Insta360 X4 thermal accessories R&D project development
• Contributed to Insta360 Ace Pro 2 waterproof lens protection cover design and development
• Created technical drawings with manufacturing compliance requirements
• Supported design optimization for thermal management and protective functionality
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022

Mechanical & Aerodynamic Designer

Sun Yat-sen University
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Designed and optimized aerodynamic models for unmanned aerial vehicles. Worked on flight efficiency improvements through CFD analysis and prototype testing.

• Designed UAV prototypes with flight efficiency improvements
• Conducted CFD simulations using ANSYS Fluent for optimization
• Built and tested prototype aircraft with flight testing
• Focused on structural weight reduction while maintaining safety factors

Technical Skills

Proficiency across multiple software platforms and engineering domains

Programming & Software

Python (3+ yrs) MATLAB (3+ yrs) C/C++ (2+ yrs) ROS (1+ yr) Linux (2+ yrs) Arduino (1+ yr)

Design & Simulation

SOLIDWORKS (3+ yrs) ANSYS (2+ yrs) PTC Creo (1+ yr) AutoCAD (2+ yrs) CATIA (1+ yr) NX (1+ yr)

Engineering Specializations

Robotics (3+ yrs) Soft Robotics (2+ yrs) Bio-inspired Design (2+ yrs) Aerospace Engineering (1+ yr) Aerodynamics (1+ yr) Structural Design (1+ yr)

Research & Development

Research Skills (3+ yrs) Higher Education Research (2+ yrs) Prototyping (2+ yrs) Testing & Analysis (2+ yrs) Technical Writing (3 papers) Patent Development

Core Competencies

Key strengths demonstrated across research, industry, and academic environments

Research & Innovation

3+ years of robotics research experience with 3 published papers in peer-reviewed journals (IEEE TRO, Advanced Intelligent Systems). Participated in experimental work and contributed to robotic prototype development.

Design & Development

Experience with multiple CAD platforms including SOLIDWORKS and ANSYS for modeling and simulation. Contributed to design improvements and cost optimization in industrial projects.

Teaching & Mentorship

Current TA supporting 30+ students in robotics projects with positive feedback. Assist in developing course materials covering ROS, Python, and embedded systems.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Experience across academic research, industry, and university operations. Successfully balance part-time employment with full academic load and research commitments.