2018 Winter Projects Contact Information

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MAE0131FSAE Electric RacecarMark WalterAs part of the UC Irvine Racecar Engineering team, students design, build, test, and compete in various race car competitions such as FSAE West, Baja SAE, FSAE Electric, and UCI Energy Invitational.Mark McCorkle mmccorkl@uci.eduJunjie (Jay) Huangjunjih1@uci.eduChris Chenchencl2@uci.eduYihan Wangyihanw4@uci.eduAnteater RacingVazgen Frnzyan is Project manager and should be on all emails vfrnzyan@uci.edu
MAE0163FSAE RacecarMark WalterAs part of the UC Irvine Racecar Engineering team, students design, build, test, and compete in various race car competitions such as FSAE West, Baja SAE, FSAE Electric, and UCI Energy Invitational.George Bishara gbishara@uci.eduDeQuan Zhongdequanz@uci.eduYihan Wangyihanw4@uci.eduAnteater RacingVazgen Frnzyan is Project manager and should be on all emails vfrnzyan@uci.edu
MAE0164BAJA SAE RacecarMark WalterAs part of the UC Irvine Racecar Engineering team, students design, build, test, and compete in various race car competitions such as FSAE West, Baja SAE, FSAE Electric, and UCI Energy Invitational.Andres Olmedoolmedoa@uci.eduLewis Liaolliao2@uci.eduElaine Sorianoersorian@uci.eduYihan Wangyihanw4@uci.eduAnteater RacingVazgen Frnzyan is Project manager and should be on all emails vfrnzyan@uci.edu
MAE0132Automate Fastener Alignment for Heat TreatmentTerry WangThe objective of this project is to design and develop a system or product that will automate the alignment/placement of fasteners between 120mm and 180mm onto a moving line. The rate of fastener placement must also be controlled to prevent uneven heating and unnecessary bending of the parts. Alexander Ayalaayalaad1@uci.eduLuis Avalosleavalos@uci.eduYamile Cornejo Meyerycornejo@uci.eduAngel Raveloagravelo@uci.eduProduct Design and Development
MAE0161Drone TetheringTerry WangTo redesign a battery-powered drone to achieve unlimited flight time by using a tether as both a stability mechanism and a power source (for commercial use)Tristine Nublatnubla@uci.eduFrancisco Ibarrafrancii@uci.eduTommy Tatyta@uci.eduMatthew Wongmatthlw1@uci.eduProduct Design and Development
MAE0162Solar TrackingTerry WangDesign and develop a solar mounting system for portable solar panels. The mounting system will have the ability to automatically reorient itself so that the solar panels can receive maximum energy from the sun.Jong Min Jungjongmj@uci.eduChristopher Rochaclrocha@uci.eduRyan Cartercarterrm@uci.eduCarlos Ayalaayalace@uci.eduProduct Design and Development
MAE0134Advanced Energy CommunityJack BrouwerCreate and build a renewable energy conversion system that will improve the energy efficiency and sustainability, reduce pollutant emissions, and eliminate energy grid reliance of data centers using fuel cells, clean renewable energy, and energy storage technologies; static and dynamic tests of system components are included.Yanchen Wuyanchew@uci.eduAlex Xuaxxu@uci.edu Justin Caspercasperj@uci.eduAbdulaziz Albarakah aalbarak@uci.eduDesign and DevelopmentPlease CC casperj@uci.edu and aalbarak@uci.edu in every email, thanks!
MAE0136Solar CarJack BrouwerThe team will be designing and building a solar car to compete in the 2018 American Solar Challenge. The American Solar Challenge is an endurance race covering nearly 2000 miles in 4 days. The design of the car must conform to the ASC rules and will include mechanical and electrical systems design.Brandon Larson, Stacey Agustin, Yulissa Lemusbclarson@uci.edu, agustins@uci.edu, ylemusre@uci.eduDavid Kincadedkincade@uci.eduStacey Agustinagustins@uci.eduBrandon Larsonbclarson@uci.eduBrandon Larson is Project Manager
Stacey Agustin is Mechanical Lead
Yulissa Lemus is Electrical Lead
MAE0137UCI CanSatRoger RangelDesign, build and test a simulated space probe to carry a delicate payload and survive launch, deployment, descent, and landing, collecting and processing aerodynamic data along the way. Competition to take place in early summer.Emiko Soroka, An B. Nguyen, Allan Shtofenmakheresoroka@uci.edu, abnguye2@uci.edu, ashtofen@uci.edu, cansatuci@gmail.comEmiko Sorokaesoroka@uci.eduAllan Shtofenmakherashtofen@uci.eduAn B. Nguyenabnguye2@uci.eduDesign CompetitionOur website is sites.google.com/a/uci.edu/cansat. Inquiries about the project should be emailed to cansatuci@gmail.com.
MAE0142Advanced Combustion TechnologyDerek Dunn-RankinAdvanced Combustion Technology focuses on the design of a methane hydrate efficiency analysis prototype for research applications of potential energy resources.Robinson Ramosramosre@uci.eduramosre@uci.edu
MAE0143Modular CubeSatKenneth MeaseThe Modular CubeSat project’s goal is to design, build, and launch a modular phone based CubeSat. Ben Sorensensorenseb@uci.eduBenjamin Sorensen sorenseb@uci.eduSiddharth Baranwalsbaranwa@uci.eduBenjamin Sorensen sorenseb@uci.eduN/A
MAE0145M-freewheelYun WangStudents will design and machine a frictionless flywheel using magnet bearing and vacuum enclosure.Zhuowei Zhangzhuoweiz@uci.eduzhuoweiz@uci.edu
MAE0146Flapping MAVHaithem E. TahaThe project’s objective is to design, fabricate, and fly a micro air vehicle capable of hovering. The vehicle has to be less than 15 cm in length, width, and height.Jeffrey Staton jstaton@uci.eduLisheng Wanglishenw1@uci.eduBao Phambgpham@uci.eduYizhou Panyizhoup1@uci.edu
MAE0147AIAA Design Build FlyRobert LiebeckThe UC Irvine Design/Build/Fly team is a senior design project which 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.Kevin Sadeghian, Ryan Razo, Ryan Luurnluu@uci.eduRyan Razorrazo@uci.eduKevin Sadeghianrnluu@uci.eduRyan Luurnluu@uci.eduN/APlease include: rrazo@uci.edu, rnluu@uci.edu, and ksadeghi@uci.edu on every email
MAE0148AFRL High Heat Flux Test BedJohn LaRueThe objective of this project is to design, develop, and fabricate a testbed capable of producing and dissipating high heat fluxes/loads.Matthew Hastingshastingm@uci.eduKohsuke Hiranokthirano@uci.eduMatthew Hastingshastingm@uci.eduTrevor Morgantamorgan@uci.edu
MAE0149Cargo PlaneJohn LaRueThis project is meant to design a heavy lift RC airplane that follows the guidelines of the SAE Aero West Regular class competition rules.Tyler Gorman tgorman@uci.eduChristian Rayfieldcrayfiel@uci.eduBrandon Ialentibialenti@uci.eduTyler Gormantgorman@uci.eduN/A
MAE0152Fuel Cell BatteryYun WangThe purpose of the project is to design and fabricate a self-sustaining cycle using the following main components; fuel cell, solar panel, and electrolyzer.Reagan E Yap
Chenming Cui
reyap@uci.edu, chenminc@uci.eduVanessa Audreyvaudrey@uci.eduDaniel Jesus Ovallesdovalles@uci.eduYihan Wangyihanw4@uci.edu
MAE0153HyperXite (Hyper Loop)Roger Rangel HyperXite’s goal is to create a prototype Hyperloop pod that is set to revolutionize the landscape of transportation. The Hyperloop will provide unprecedented travel times between major cities through the most efficient transit system ever proposed. Since building a scaleable Hyperloop pod requires various multidisciplinary skillsets, the entire HyperXite team incorporates over 30 mechanical, aerospace, civil, electrical, and computer undergraduate engineering students who all have area-specific skills ranging from simulation to manufacturing and design. The team placed 4th at the previous Hyperloop Competition held by SpaceX, and intends to compete at the next upcoming competition this Summer (2018).Chanceleir Schillingcbschill@uci.eduAndrew Tecatec@uci.eduAdora Tadrosaatadros@uci.eduChanceleir Schillingcbschill@uci.eduAndrew Tec is Team Captain and should be included in all emails. Email: atec@uci.edu
MAE0154Solar AirplaneYun WangSolar Airplane is designing and producing a continuously, autonomously-flying solar-powered UAV that will charge during the day and discharge at night, while supporting a one kilogram, generalized technological payload.Miran Govindmgovind@uci.edu Parth Desai & Bismarck Chiangprdesai1@uci.edu; bismarcc@uci.edu
MAE0156Rescue RoboticsIan Harris, Jeff Krichmar, J. Michael McCarthyDesign and implementation of autonomous ground and aerial vehicles capable of finding natural disaster victims and reporting back their pictures and global position.Farah Arabi farabi@uci.edu Vicki Au vickia@uci.eduTracy Ogatatyogata@uci.eduJoseph Gonzales josepdg1@uci.edu
MAE0157UCI Rocket ProjectKenneth MeaseThe main goal for this project is to launch a liquid fueled rocket to an altitude of 45,000 feet on May 5th, 2018. In order to get there we will be having several tests of components of our rocket. Some notable tests will be a hydrostatic test on our fuel tanks in November, a static test fire of our engine in late December, and a complete systems test in early March. In the process of accomplishing this, we hope to give every member on the team real world engineering experience that will benefit his or her academic and professional lives.Stephen Moes smoes@uci.eduKhanh Phamkhanhhp1@uci.eduStephen Moessmoes@uci.eduBrian Vubdvu1@uci.edu
MAE0158UAV ForgeHaithem E. TahaUAV Forge is an interdisplinary engineering project that strives to help students gain hands-on experiences with creating an unmanned aerial vehicles dedicated to autonomous remote surveillance. Originally for a 2011 DARPA competition of the same name, UAV Forge aimed to design, build, code, and fly an autonomous VTOL-capable (vertical take-off and landing) drone for tactical deployment by military operators. The project now purses a new competition called AUVSI SUAS, a student competition hosted by AUVSI. The competition tasks include creating an UAV with obstacle avoidance, air delivery, and object detection functionalities.

Please contact Professor Taha or email the Project Leads at uavforge.uci.sdp@gmail.com for more information.
Ariel Louie
Kristen Okano
Che-Wei (Willy) Chang
louieaj@uci.edu, okanok@uci.edu, chewec2@uci.edu, uavforge.uci.sdp@gmail.comKyle Krumreikkrumrei@uci.eduKenzo Spauldingkdspauld@uci.eduGabriel Mendezmendezge@uci.eduProject Lead's email: uavforge.uci.sdp@gmail.com
MAE0159Spacecraft Thermal SystemsKhalid Rafique, Martha Mecartney, John LaRueThe Variable Emissivity Radiator being researched and designed at UCI provides control to lower the outer surface emissivity during sunlight exposure, and increase it again to dissipate internal heat, all while using minimal power and no moving components.Calvin Belcher cbelcher@uci.eduTiffany Gugut1@uci.eduWilliam Jowjo1@uci.eduPatrick James Myerspjmyers@uci.eduNiO Team Lead is Jasmin Guerrero (jasminvg@uci.edu) Tungsten Team Lead is Bijan Gharib (bgharib@uci.edu)
MAE0165VTOL First ResponderKen MeaseThe goal of this project is to build an RC tilt-wing aircraft which can carry a defibrillator or first aid kit for emergency response. Combining the speed advantage of a fixed wing in longer range and the operational utility of vertical flight, this aircraft will be in great use for an event such as the Vegas shooting that just happened and anywhere that an ambulance is not quick enough. As for the basic requirements of the design, it will have to take off vertically and be able to carry 3 lb of payload with a range of 10 miles. Moreover, analyzing the performance of the wing in constant propwash during the hover to cruise transition in CFD would be another area of the research.Zihao Zouzzou1@uci.eduYi Hsuyhsu6@uci.eduNuo Tiannuot@uci.eduRobert Airobertai0811@gmail.com
MAE0170Proprioception TrainerDavid ReinkensmeyerDevelop a safe device and software for helping people to retrain their finger proprioception at home after strokeAllison Hobbickahobbick@uci.eduLuis Avalosleavalos@uci.eduNicholas Hunthuntnr@uci.eduYamile Cornejoycornejo@uci.eduRehab RoboticsPlease include: duongdv@uci.edu and hair@uci.edu on all emails
MAE0171Force Reflecting Hand ControllerDavid ReinkensmeyerForce Reflecting Hand controller (FRHC) is a device that JPL (Jet Propulsion Lab) made in 1980. Its purpose is connect human operator with objectives through a handgrip and mechanical links. The mechanical links has plurality of rotary joints that provide at least three rotational degrees of freedom and three translational degrees of freedom. Furthermore, a cable and pulley assembly is connected to a corresponding motor to transmit forces from machine back to handgrip which provides force feedback to human operator. Thereof, FRHC is a six-degree of freedom haptic device which provides force feedback for its operator and allows human to control objectives precisely. Hongyu Wanghongyuw5@uci.eduJingyi Yangjingyiy5@uci.eduBoya Sunboyas@uci.eduChenxi Jichenxij@uci.eduRehab Robotics
Siddharth Baranwal is Hardware Lead
MAE0172Interactive Humanoid RobotDavid ReinkensmeyerDevelop a humanoid robot with interactive features. The robot will comprise of a fully developed arm, torso, and head based improvements made to the InMoov robot design. Interactive features will be added with the use of a Kinect Camera in order to recognize gesture actions, as well as voice recognition technology to be able to respond to limited voice commands.Kyle Del Campodelcampk@uci.eduYixia Chenyixiac@uci.eduKyle Del Campodelcampk@uci.eduTony Moctmoc@uci.eduRehab Robotics
MAE0173MPOWRD Wheelchair David ReinkensmeyerMarlayna Montenegromvmonten@uci.eduMichael Chavezmicharc1@uci.eduNick Talebitalebin@uci.eduMarlayna Montenegromvmonten@uci.eduRehab RoboticsCo-Lead: Nick Talebi
MAE0174E-thermosensorYun WangStudy the priciple of thermocouples and then manufacture a thermocouple. Then we will narrow down the diamter of it and try to replace the material with the graphene. Therefore, we can improve the accuracy and shorten the time response of the thermocouple. Moreover, we will apply bluetooth technology on the thermocouple so that we manufacture an e-thermosensor which allow user to monitor one point temperature and predict the temperature gradient for a surface.WeiShun Linweishunl@uci.eduAbdullah Mahmoud A Dada amdada@uci.eduMatthew Thanh Caomtcao@uci.eduTingrui Chentingruic@uci.edu
MAE0175Survivor Detection and Location Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SDL UAV)Ian HarrisSDL UAV's project goal is to combine multidisciplinary skillsets from electrical and mechanical engineering to engineer a drone capable of detecing survivors buried beneath debris following natural disasters. Our drone will have autonomous capability, while being low cost and easy to assemble. Microwave Doppler technology will be used to detect survivors chest displacements through various mediums.Andrew Nicholas Tranandrent2@uci.eduJustyn ElliottJustyne@uci.eduAndrew TranAndrent2@uci.eduScott Yamamotosayamamo@uci.edu
MAE0176Advanced Combustion Hot Air balloonDerek Dunn-RankinTo build and design a test rig to allow proper measurements of combustion efficiency for a hot air balloon burner using an emission analyzer.Nick Auwaijannauwaija@uci.eduAdrian Velascoajvelas1@uci.eduLeo Salgadolssalgad@uci.eduAlec Carrutherscarrutha@uci.eduAdvanced Combustion