Resume

Projects / Patents
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- https://youtu.be/24gmyie3OFY

- One of my proudest achievements is creating an automatic ping-pong shooter. Being a ping-pong enthusiast and the founder of the ping-pong club at my high school, I wanted to improve my skills, but faced the obstacle of not having a playing partner at home. To overcome this, I decided to build a custom ping-pong shooter. Using my expertise in CAD, I designed the machine with precise sketches and parameters that can be easily modified. The machine is equipped with three brushless motors that can shoot the ball at any required speed and spin. A significant challenge arose, however, in achieving consistent and accurate ball shots.

- The initial design, which featured a horizontal spinning rod, proved to be unreliable when transporting balls from the bucket/loader to the flywheel at different heights. To address this issue, I did extensive research and opted for a screw conveyor design, which eliminated reliance on gravity and ensured uniform transportation of ping pong balls.

- To get consistent shots, I faced difficulty in landing balls at the same spot due to variations in their speed. To overcome this issue, I conducted a series of trials and collected data. After analyzing the data, I discovered a correlation between the speed of the ball and robot shooting angle. To ensure accuracy regardless of the speed of the ball, I integrated a line of best-fit formula into the robot's code and the custom app I developed. This formula calculates the optimal shooting angle, resulting in precise shots.

- However, I acknowledge the imperfections of the line of best-fit approach in achieving greater accuracy. Therefore, I plan to integrate reinforcement learning with video feedback to elevate the shooter’s performance. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, I aim to surpass the limitations of manual data point creation, making my machine even more consistent.

- Before this project, I lacked electrical work skills. However, with the help of the internet and my peers, I learned many new electrical work skills. Despite numerous setbacks and design changes, I dedicated over 1000 hours to the project, and my efforts resulted in a successful machine that significantly improved my skills through consistent practice.

Ping Pong Robot

- https://youtu.be/IT2rA0ngQLg

- I created a robotic hand that closely resembles a human hand. Each finger is equipped with two micro 180-degree servos: one servo controls the curling motion, while the other manages the spreading of the fingers. I 3D printed the fingers and palm of the hand and assembled them using metal rods and rubber bands. The curling motion of the fingers is achieved by winding a fishing line that is attached to the top of each finger. When the servo turns, it winds the string, causing the fingers to curl.

- To control the servos, the robotic hand uses a Raspberry Pi Zero connected to a PCA9685 16-channel Servo Hub. I wanted the hand to mirror my own movements, so I employed the Mediapipe library to track my fingers. To create an algorithm that retrieves angle data from my finger movements, I first had to calibrate the system. Since everyone has different hand dimensions, the program starts by calibrating the user's hand in both an open and closed position. The algorithm then detects how much each finger is curled and how spread apart they are from one another.

- Because the Raspberry Pi Zero is not powerful enough to handle video processing, I performed that task on my laptop and transmitted the servo angle data to the Raspberry Pi Zero via WiFi. This setup allows me to move my fingers, and the robotic hand mirrors those movements.

- Looking ahead, I aim to add a thumb to the hand and replace the servos with linear actuators. The limitation of servos is that they don’t provide much torque, which restricts the hand's ability to hold objects effectively. I also plan to run the video processing locally using an NVIDIA Jetson Nano.

Robot Hand

- I have been working on designing a retainer or cap that can help during chemotherapy care. This cap is specifically designed to cover a port, where a needle penetrates the skin to access the superior vena cava, which is a common procedure during chemotherapy. My personal experience has inspired me to invent this cap after observing the challenges that patients face during their treatment.

- It is a common practice for patients to apply numbing cream over the port before the procedure to alleviate the pain. However, the cream is most effective when it remains in place for an extended period, often needing to stay in place for over an hour. However, everyday activities such as wearing a seatbelt can lead to unintended smudging of the numbing cream, resulting in severe pain for the patient.

- To address this issue, I have conceived a protective cap that safeguards the numbing cream on top of the port, preventing unintended rubbing during daily activities. I have taken proactive steps and successfully filed a provisional patent (AppNo: 63392764) for my invention and plan to license the innovation. Additionally, I have created my concept into a 3D model, allowing for the prototype of my design to get tested.
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- The initial prototype, tested on a patient throughout treatment, received positive feedback, significantly reducing pain during needle insertion into the port. Oncology nurses expressed that the port cap was an excellent idea and wished more patients could use it. I have been working with the Beaumont Hospital Cancer Treatment Center to improve the device. This invention could positively benefit the field of chemotherapy care, as the challenge of numbing cream rubbing off is a widespread and painful issue.

Chemotherapy Care Retainer

- I developed and patented a plant watering system to address the need for plant care during family vacations.

- The model was designed using CAD (Computer-Aided Design), and I manufactured it using my 3D printer. Although it did not work the first time, after several iterations, the product became functional.

- This system consists of a water pump, pipes, and 3D-printed valves, which can be easily customized to meet the needs of different plants. By integrating a WiFi connection, the system can be controlled through an app, providing optimal care for plants from anywhere outside the house.

Automatic Plant Watering System

- In pursuit of winter convenience, I constructed a remote-controlled snow blower to simplify the demanding task of snow removal. The snowblower allows users to clean their driveways through remote control, all in the comfort of their warm, cozy household.

- I carefully selected drive motors that met specific torque and speed requirements, addressing challenges posed by winter weather.

- However, I faced issues with traction, so I have laid the groundwork for future improvements, considering options like adding spikes on wheels or exploring custom-designed wheels optimized for snowy conditions.

Remote Controlled Snowblower

Leadership

- After school, students used to meet for fun and play ping pong. I saw an opportunity to create a more competitive environment, so I founded the Ping Pong Club in 9th grade.
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- Organized weekly tournaments with prize money and pizza
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- In 11th grade, I organized a tri-high tournament involving three high schools: Rochester, Stoney Creek, and Adams.
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- In 10th and 11th grade, I worked hard to recruit new members, and the club successfully ran officially with 20+ members.

Founded Ping Pong Club

- The organization I founded donates money to underfunded clubs in our community. I've noticed that many clubs in my school don't have enough funding to carry out their everyday activities.

- The $30 fee that every club member has to pay goes straight to the district's wallet, and the clubs don't receive any funding. It is very difficult for clubs to obtain more funds.

- I've personally experienced the issue of underfunding as the founder and president of a ping pong club. I struggled to raise enough money to organize tournaments with prize money and provide pizza during the meetings. That's why I created this organization to help clubs with similar issues.

- My organization makes money by investing in the stock market. Once we reach a set net profit goal, we find and donate money to underfunded clubs. To date, we have invested over $2000, and we have donated over $1500 to clubs in my school.

- We've also hosted a business seminar with business professionals and earned an additional $200 from the meeting.

Founded WICF (Wise Impact Charity Fund)

- In 10th and 11th grade, I served as the programming lead for my robotics team, managing a group of 8 students.

- I kept my team engaged and ensured they had fun while learning. I not only assigned tasks to them but also acted as a teacher by sharing the programming knowledge that I had gained by programming for over eight years. I taught them new concepts, making sure that everyone understood the material by asking questions.

- By working together as a team, we finally accomplished our goal of getting vision processing to work on our robot after several unsuccessful attempts since 2019.

- By integrating AI into our robot, we were able to train neural networks and achieve excellent results. We successfully converted camera pixels into understandable computer data, enabling the robot to automatically align and pick up game pieces without relying on odometry data from our swerve modules.

- We utilized the data obtained from the April tags situated on the field to determine the exact location of our robot. This allowed us to automatically align our robot to the April tags and adjust the shooting angle, which ultimately resulted in faster and more efficient scoring of the game pieces.

Robotics Programming Lead

- I have organized various volunteering events in my community. As a part of the key club in my school, consisting of over 150 students, I have reached out to different organizations to find opportunities where we can volunteer.

- These events include volunteering at middle schools, collecting materials for Veterans Day, sorting Halloween candy, and more. Through my efforts, I was able to attract new members to volunteer at different events.

Key Club Executive Board

- I have taken on several leadership roles in my time with the Boy Scouts. I have organized and planned events like camping trips, leadership councils, and volunteering events.
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- Additionally, I have utilized my experience to guide and support younger scouts, teaching them new skills such as knot-tying and demonstrating how to be an effective leader. I have always strived to be a positive role model for my fellow scouts.

- Participating in the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) program provided me with invaluable insights from seasoned Boy Scouts alumni. They taught me the importance of effective communication and having a clear vision to pursue my goals in life.

Boy Scouts Instructor

Extracurriculars / Jobs / Internships

- I have been involved in robotics since 4th grade. During that year, I participated in FIRST FLL and learned fundamental skills such as debugging, finding intuitive solutions, and understanding the design process needed to create a successful robot.

- In 5th grade, I built on these skills, and my team and I made it to the state level but I still needed to qualify for the world championship by a few points. Nonetheless, we were awarded the Inspiration Award for our positive attitude, even when things didn't go according to plan.

- In 6th grade, I led my team's design process and programming, but unfortunately, we still didn't qualify for worlds.

- Determined to succeed, we tackled the 7th-grade game with renewed energy and successfully made it to worlds. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world championships were canceled, and I missed out on my 8th-grade world robotics competition as well.

- In high school, I joined my school's FRC FIRST robotics team, which was a significant step up from the smaller robots I had worked with before.

- In my first year of high school, I was honored with the "Work Time Award" for dedicating over 200 hours during the three-month robotics season, which was the highest number of hours spent by an individual on my robotics team.

- In my sophomore year of high school, I received the "Most Time Award" for contributing more than 250 hours to robotics during the robotics season.

- I am also a member of the Tri-High Advocacy Team, which aims to promote FIRST robotics in nearby communities and around the world. I have also engaged with school officials to discuss increasing funding and building space for robotics teams to ensure their success.

- As mentioned in the programming lead section above, I lead the programming subteam, and I am heavily involved in bringing vision processing to the robot.

- Additionally, I am the primary driver for our team during competitions. This requires me to make quick and informed decisions that can significantly impact the outcome of the match. Prior to each match, I coordinate with our alliance partners to devise a winning strategy.

- In 10th grade, my team and I qualified and participated in the world championship, where we performed great.

- In the 11th grade, I played a major role in developing a winning strategy and executing precise driving skills, leading my team to victory in the Kettering 1 competition. This was our team's first win since 2019.

Robotics

- I wasn't a naturally talented runner, and my ability wasn't evident from the beginning. However, I persevered over a period of three years, staying motivated and not giving up, and managed to improve my running time significantly.

- In my junior year of high school, I received the "Big Drop Award" in Cross Country for significantly improving my Personal Record Time from the previous seasons through hard work and dedication.

- In my junior year of high school, I earned a "Varsity Letter" in Cross Country for consistently improving my times, displaying discipline, and representing my school in the sport.

Cross Country

- In order to improve my business and communication skills, I decided to join DECA. I took part in the Entrepreneurship event as an individual, which is one of the most competitive events in DECA.

- In my first year of competing, during the 11th grade, I was honored with the state finalist award in the regional competition, and I qualified for states. I participated in the state competition in Detroit, where I did my best and learned a lot of valuable communication skills, became more independent, and gained knowledge on how to communicate effectively in a professional business environment.

DECA

- During my tenth-grade summer, I worked at Math Corps, which aimed to teach underprivileged students in a neighboring city called Pontiac fundamental math skills to expand their knowledge and prepare them for the future.

- This program was an excellent opportunity for me to positively impact my community by sharing my knowledge to motivate future innovators and prepare these students for a successful future.

Math Corps Job

Chess Club

- In second grade, I was introduced to the beautiful game of chess. At the start of my chess journey, the game seemed intimidating, with its endless possibilities and moves. However, after many years of playing chess, I started to improve my skills. I joined the chess club at my school to play with like-minded people, make new friends, and improve my chess skills.

- In the 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades, I won the first-place award in my school's chess tournaments. In middle school, I continued my journey by playing chess online on chess.com, always improving my skills. Recently, I have found satisfaction in doing chess puzzles, as they allow me to think and feel a sense of accomplishment when I finally crack the puzzle. In high school, I have joined my school's chess club to further my chess skills.

Courses & Certificates

- During my time in CS50, I developed the ability to think algorithmically and use my creativity to solve problems. The course covered a variety of topics, including algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development. I also learned several programming languages, such as C, Python, SQL, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. All of the problem sets were inspired by real-world domains, such as biology, cryptography, finance, forensics, and gaming.

- I dedicated 175 hours to the course, which included watching lengthy lectures and working on complex problem sets, allowing me to acquire new programming skills.

HarvardX CS50

- Inspirit AI is a program designed to assist students in developing AI projects that have a positive social impact. The team comprises of graduate students from renowned universities such as MIT and Stanford. I have personally taken this course and gained expertise in creating complex AI algorithms that can be used for data analysis.

- I have acquired fundamental skills necessary for constructing AI models that can be utilized for future projects. Moreover, I worked together with a team and created our own AI model that uses past stock data to make accurate predictions about the future market trends. The program was quite intensive, and I dedicated 180 hours to the course, which included watching lengthy lectures and working on complex problem sets, allowing me to acquire new programming skills.

Inspirit AI

Learn Java from Scratch

Internet of Things & Embedded Systems

Arduino Platform & C Programming

Interfacing with the Arduino

Java Programming for Complete Beginners