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MAE0050ADVANCED COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGYDUNN-RANKINTo aid firestations, design a device that can analyze photos of burning fire embers emitted from a forest fire. The device will analyze the fire ember's temperature, heat content, trajectory, and velocity in order to determine its potential to ignite another fire. Dustin HallHalld1@uci.eduDorsa Shirazidshirazi@uci.eduKyra Leekyrael@uci.eduDustin Hallhalld1@uci.edu
MAE0052AIAA DESIGN BUILD FLYLIEBECKThe UCI Design/Build/Fly team is a project that designs, manufactures and competes electric remote-control airplanes in the annual international Design/Build/Fly competition, allowing students to validate analytic studies through practical application and gain real-world aircraft design experience.Saho Lauren Kingkingsl@uci.eduJustin Kerrjpkerr@uci.eduJustin Kerrjpkerr@uci.eduSaho Lauren Kingkingsl@uci.edu
MAE0054AFRL-HEAT PIPE (Thermal Oreintation Test Bed)LARUE, Khalid RafiqueThe objective of this project is to develop a testbed for heat pipes which can be manually controlled to assume any orientation in a vacuum chamber for the testing of heat pipes. Michael Rodriguezmwrodrig@uci.eduMateo Cuevasmateoc1@uci.eduKyle Williamskwilllia@uci.eduMichael Rodriguezmwrodrig@uci.eduAFRL
MAE0055AFRL-HIGH FLUXLARUE, Khalid RafiqueThe primary objective of this project is to design, develop, and fabricate a testbed capable of producing and dissipating high heat fluxes/loads.Matthew Brent HastingsVictor Cervantes Advisor wants this team to work on their own, no emails need ot be sent to them
MAE0056CARGO PLANELARUEThis project is to design a heavy-lift RC airplane that follows the guidelines of the SAE Aero West regular class competition rules. Tyler Scott Gormantgorman@uci.eduVu Nguyenvuan1@uci.eduGabriela Arevalogareval1@uci.eduBrandon Ialentibialenti@uci.edu
MAE0059FLAPPING MAVTAHATo verify the vibrational stabilization of large insect while hovering by doing experiments on electric dove, testing the stability under disturbances, and analyzing the moments of the dove. Mohammadali Kiani mkiani@uci.eduJoyce Leejoycehl1@uci.eduKhue Phamkhuep@uci.eduCameron Kennedycamerok@uci.edu
MAE0081M-FREEWHEELWANG
Design, build and test a completely suspended vehicle axle, using passive magnets. Our project utilizes creative magnetic arrays that both levitate and stabilize the axle, as well as an electromagnetic motor to best minimize any friction the axle may be subject to, with the aim of creating a highly efficient, no-contact system.
Siddharth Baranwalsbaranwa@uci.eduTandy Litandyl@uci.eduSuchith Schantharajsuchiths@uci.eduTandy Litandyl@uci.edu
MAE0060Advanced Energy Community BROUWERWorking to reduce energy demand of the built environment as part of a larger Advanced Energy Community project for the California Energy Commission whereby UCI's premier energy research lab, APEP, is designing a solar powered microgrid for a low-income community of thousands of people in Huntington Beach, CA.Mohamad KhazemMkhazem@uci.eduMohamed Elfasil Abdeirahmanmeabdelr@uci.eduDongyang Lidongyal@uci.eduHanin Alhassanhalhassa@uci.edu
MAE0061FUEL CELL BATTERYWANGDesign, build, and learn about a system with the fuel cell battery as the core element. Our project focuses on how heat and pressure affects the efficiency of a whole system of consisting of a power source, water electrolysis, fuel cell and power sink. Vu Anh Nguyenvuan1@uci.eduJulien Basmayorjbasmayo@uci.edu Gerardo Lopezgjlopez1@uci.edu Alex Alfaroalfaroa2@uci.edu
MAE0062HYPERXITERANGELHyperXite is redesigning and building a prototype Hyperloop pod as a part of the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition II to accelerate the future development of a full-scale Hyperloop.Arwa Tizaniatizani@uci.eduMackenzie Puig-Hallmpuighal@uci.eduChanceleir Schillingcbschill@uci.eduArwa Tizaniatizani@uci.edu
MAE0085Mechanical Aid for Traction on IceWANG, TERRYDesign and prototype an user-friendly, mechanical ice raction device that can engaged and disengaged with opposite foot or the floor.Huining Wanghuiningw@uci.eduBan Lanblan1@uci.eduZejian Chenzejianc@uci.eduAhmad Faizan Ahmadafahmad@uci.eduProject X
MAE0084Integrated Pet Feeder for Health and WellnessWANG, TERRYDesign and prototype of an user friendly, mechanical pet feeder that dispenses dry food and liquid supplements according to veterinarian recommended amounts and depending on pet's weight.Kitcia Jael Juache Aguilarkjuachea@uci.eduHector Alvarezhhalvare@uci.eduSandy Morenosnmoreno@uci.eduJose Ramirezjaramir6@uci.eduProject XKitcia Juache Aguilar
MAE0066Thor – FSAE Electric RacecarMCCARTHYDesign, build, and compete with an electric racecar in Formula SAE Electric competition in Lincoln, NE. Zachary Demottezdemotte@uci.eduAntonio Rojasrojasa2@uci.eduMark McCorklemmccorkl@uci.eduKatie Robinsonkfrobins@uci.eduRacecarProgram Manager - Katie Robinson (Kfrobins@uci.edu - 714-865-4965), Co-Team Lead Zachary De Motte (zdemotte@uci.edu)
MAE0092Mantis - FSAE RacecarMCCARTHYDesign, build, and compete with a vehicle in Formula SAE Internal Combustion competition in Lincoln, NE. Matt Clarkclarkmc@uci.eduLuis Hernandezhernanl4@uci.eduMartin Noriegamanorieg@uci.eduKatie Robinsonkfrobins@uci.eduRacecarProgram Manager - Katie Robinson (Kfrobins@uci.edu - 714-865-4965)
MAE0093Bandit - BAJA SAE RacecarMCCARTHYDesign, build, and validate a rugged and reliable single seat off-road vehicle. The prototype vehicle competes against 100 other teams in April and is judged based on its performance in Endurance, Acceleration, Maneuverability, Hill Climb, and Suspension tests as well as Design, Cost, and Sales Presentations.Kurtis Wraggkwragg@uci.eduEduardo Sortoesorto@uci.edu Ceasar Teresacteresa@uci.eduKatie Robinsonkfrobins@uci.eduRacecarProgram Manager - Katie Robinson (Kfrobins@uci.edu - 714-865-4965)
MAE0068Wrist ExoskeletonREINKENSMEYERDevelop a wrist exoskeleton that uses a spring to cancel abnormal tone in people with brain injuries such as stroke and cerebral palsy.Nathan PhungXinyi FanHieu NguyenNathan PhungRehab RoboticsDisbanded
MAE0094Hand Use DetectorREINKENSMEYERDesign and and develop a wearable device to measure hand tremors, relating change in hand tremors to change in mass of hand.Calvin MoCalvin MoCalvin MoCalvin MoRehab Robotics
MAE0095Flight Simulator Chair - X-FadeREINKENSMEYERIncorporate virtual reality goggles and decrease response time of chair using control system theory in order to provide the user with an immersive experience and accurate simulation of flying. McHenry Carlsonmchenrc@uci.eduMatthew Gutierrezmjgutie2@uci.eduEthan Pengethanp@uci.eduMcHenry Carlsonmchenrc@uci.eduRehab Robotics
MAE0096Concussions in Water PoloREINKENSMEYERResearch the magnitude and frequency of head impacts in water polo, as well as analyze the effectiveness of new and existing headgear in reducing head impact forces.Nicholas CecchiTJ OrosJohn HigginsNicholas CecchiRehab RoboticsChanged to 199
MAE0097MPOWRDREINKENSMEYERDesign and manufacture a wheelchair rehabilitation device that can be detached from the wheelchair and transported independently. Selina Eichseich@uci.eduKevin Pelletierpelletik@uci.eduScott Bahlsnbahl@uci.eduRehab Robotics
MAE0098Soft Robot FingerREINKENSMEYERFabricate and design soft pneumatic actuators for prosthetic applicationsRay Molinarayam@uci.eduRehab RoboticsChanged to 199
MAE0099Walking PeturberREINKENSMEYERWalking Perturber will provide a quantifiable test of balance, targeting the elderly populous as a form of preventative care. The test will utilize a vest to record data and come with a data analysis program to allow for ease of use.Edward ZhuGiovanna JuarezKevin KuanEdward ZhuRehab RoboticsDisbanded
MAE0100KrobohandREINKENSMEYERKrobohand aims to bridge the gap in the upper limb prosthesis industry between cost and functionality by means of dual material 3D printing, and a streamlined process of connectivity with electromyography - by doing so creating a sleek, clean, and recognizable prosthesis. Ethan Kirkleyekirkley@uci.eduCameron Hunt huntcb@uci.eduZepyoor Khechadoorianzkhechad@uci.eduKevin Wongwongk4@uci.eduRehab Robotics
MAE0069RESCUE ROBOTICSKRICHMAR, HARRIS, MCCARTHYDesign and implementation of autonomous ground and aerial vehicles capable of finding natural disaster victims and reporting back their pictures and global position.Alexander Wangalexanyw@uci.eduJoseph Gonzalezjosepdg1@uci.eduHanin Alhassanhalhassa@uci.eduAlexander Wangalexanyw@uci.edu
MAE0070ROBOTIC HANDHARRISResearch and invstigate the limitations of artificial intelligence by designing and building a robotic arm capable of recognizing and organzing object's feautures based on dimension, color, and temperature. Bobby MoralezBmoralez@uci.eduMari Vidauri MaciasMvidauri@uci.eduLisette Gonzalezlisetteg@uci.eduLisette Gonzalezlisetteg@uci.edu
MAE0072ROCKET PROJECTMEASEDesign a cost-effective method (Rockoon) for mesosphere research and CubeSat launch by using balloons to hoist and launch an actively stabilized rocket with a highly efficient lightweight hybrid engine. Isaiah Christian Navarroicnavarr@uci.eduIsaiah Navarricnavarr@uci.eduIsaiah Navarricnavarr@uci.eduIsaiah Navarricnavarr@uci.edu
MAE0074SOLAR POWERED AIRPLANEWANGTo develop an autonomous, user-friendly, hand launched fixed wing aircraft utilizing the power of the sun to enhance and provide a critical extension to flight time for surveillance operations.Benjeet Khabrabkhabra@uci.eduJosue Ortizjortizco@uci.eduBlake Theilackerbtheilac@uci.eduJake AtachianJatachia@uci.edu
MAE0076Portable Solar Space HeaterDUNN-RANKINDesign and test a solar powered space heater using a thermochemical material as the means for heat storage so that the heater can be used on demand with or without sunlight.Elizabeth BollRoland Estropia, Jr.Jeremy DangDarren ChanSolar ThermalDisbanded
MAE0101Solar Thermal Water HeaterDUNN-RANKINDesign, test, and build a commerical "unit-based" solar water heater system designed for suburban Califrornian homesDavid BaltazarAlex MasamitsoAnthony RuizDavid BaltazarSolar ThermalDisbanded
MAE0077SPACECRAFT THERMAL SYSTEMSLARUE, Khalid RafiqueTo develop a low-cost electro chronically controlled film that can variably absorb or reflect radiation for a Satellite at Low-Earth orbit. Pedro Salcedosalcedop@uci.eduThomas Sullivantsulliva@uci.eduVictor Cabanasvcabanas@uci.eduWilliam Berrioswberrios@uci.edu
MAE0078THERMAL ENERGYWANG, Jaeho LeeDesign a thermal conductivity measurement for in-plane direction.Chih-I Chengchihic@uci.eduGuohao Liuguohaol@uci.eduBan Lanblan1@uci.eduZejian Chenzejianc@uci.edu
MAE0082E-THERMOSENSORWANGExamine current thermocouple sensitivity and design a system that increases the sensitivity in terms of time response and temperature accuracy.Anthony Lumlumag@uci.eduYoungjae Kweonykweon@uci.eduSteven Luong thluong1@uci.eduSamuel Cabreracabrers3@uci.edu
MAE0080UAV FORGETAHADesign, build and test UAVs that satisfy the original requirements laid out by DARPA in its crowdsource project.Cheng Wei Yecwye@uci.eduAndrii Sokolenkoasokolen@uci.eduAriel Louielouieaj@uci.eduAlice Lialicekl@uci.edu
MAE0083AUTONOMOUS BOATREINKENSMEYERDesign and build an autonomous boat that can navigate the open ocean and compete in the Microtransat Challenge with the stated goal of successfully crossing the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland without human input.Connor Kingmanckingman@uci.eduPhillip Friedmanfriedmap@uci.eduPatrick Canlerpcanler@uci.eduConnor Kingmanckingman@uci.edu
MAE0086CUBESATMEASEThe Modular CubeSat project’s goal is to design and build a modular phone based CubeSat in order to minimize satellite development costs. Nima Mohseninmohseni@uci.eduNima Mohseninmohseni@uci.eduNima Mohseninmohseni@uci.eduNima Mohseninmohseni@uci.edu
MAE0088SENSOR SOLUTIONSHKELDesign and make a Wearable Detection Device for UV And Polluted Air ExposureJieneng Yangjienengy@uci.eduRuihong Wangruihongw@uci.eduRuihong Wangruihongw@uci.eduRuihong Wangruihongw@uci.edu
MAE0087ECO ENGINEERING - Greywater RecyclingWALTERDesign a natural, plant-based, residential filtration system that will allow users to reuse the greywater that passes through their sinks for safe irrigation.Brandon Marconetbmarcone@uci.eduJoshua Houstonjehousto@uci.eduDaniel Santiagodysantia@uci.eduJoshua Houstonjehousto@uci.edu
MAE0089AquaLocoGEORGIOUDesign an efficient biomimetic propulsion system using flippers inspired by aquatic animals instead of convnetional propellers.Alejandro Martinmartinai@uci.eduTim Kellytpkelly@uci.eduKimberly Luuktluu1@uci.eduDamian Torresdrtorres@uci.edu
MAE0105Renew 3D Print WALTER, JACKSONPersonal 3D printing, in conjunction with in-house recycling of the plastics used, are poised to change the consumption patterns of the general public. This project will design and implement plastic recycling processes in response to consumer 3D printing, and promote awareness of cradle to cradle ideas in the home.Andrew Hnatahnat@uci.eduWilliam Amoswamos@uci.eduDerek De Los Angelesddelosan@uci.eduAldrin Lupisanalupisan@uci.edu
MAE0106HELICOPTER DBFTAHAOur helicopter DBF team is a project that designs a control system for the collective helicopter, including sensors such as GPS, sonar, Gyro etc. Allowing our team member to study the Control system and dynamic system of the collective helicopter and design a unique control system for it to be able to fly automatically and give reactions to feedback from our onboard sensors. Moreover, it provides an opportunity for our student to work with professor Taha who is an expert of helicopter.Yunliang Sha yunlians@uci.eduYizhou Panyizhoup1@uci.eduRunjing LiRunjingl@uci.eduZihao Zouzzou1@uci.edu
MAE0107TRAILING EDGELIURyan Gregsonrgregson@uci.edu
MAE0108SOLAR CARBROUWERTo efficiently design and build a car completely powered by the sun to compete in the American Solar Challenge which is a 1500-2000 mile endurance race across the United States David Kincadedkincade@uci.eduJonathan Aquinojbaquino@uci.eduStacey Agustinagustins@uci.eduChristian Phanphanck@uci.edu
MAE0109Orthogonal MCCARTHY, PENNYwaiting for student enrollment
MAE0102EDI - Personal Power Plants (Morley, Jelinek) Ahmadkhanlou, McDonellIsmael Villarreal Ivillarr@uci.eduEDI
MAE0103EDI - Automation (Leeson)Ahmadkhanlou, McDonellSamuel Quonstquon@uci.eduEDI