2025 Senior Design
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BIOENGINEERING SESSION 1 (Kenna 306)
2:15–2:45p
Alanna Boze, Kaya Chun
Advisor: Jonathan Zhang
Our goal is to prove that the desaturases ABO_2546 and ABO_2585 that degrade petroleum are able to degrade microplastics as well and to engineer two desaturases to have higher efficiency and selectivity towards microplastics.
2:45–3:15p
Danielle Otero, Fernanda Mendoza, Ellie Wangard
Advisor: Bill Lu
3:20–3:45p
Seth Madden, Grace Lenington
Advisor: Bill Lu
We are researching a novel therapy technique for brain cancer. Our research is to confirm that a prodrug-activating enzyme can be targeted to the surface of exosomes that are secreted and absorbed while maintaining its function to induce cell death.
3:50–4:20p
Haseeb Afzali, Keegan Kogl, Lissette Weaver
Advisor: Bill Lu
Our project develops genetic sensors to measure protein storage in cells. A dual reporter system with fluorescence and bioluminescence enables real-time tracking of protein localization, advancing disease research, drug development, and therapeutics.
AI Diagnostic Tool for COVID-19 Severity
BIOENGINEERING SESSION 2 (Kenna 308)
2:15–3:15p
Anthony Sukendro, Andrea Pader, Tripti Pandey
Advisor: Emre Araci
An implantable pressure sensor that uses microfluidic strain sensor techniques to create a less invasive solution for continual monitoring of intracranial pressure.
3:20–3:45p
Ally Flinn
Advisor: Hamed Akbari
This project uses AI/ML to analyze EEG data for schizophrenia detection and diagnosis. This approach identifies neural patterns, models activity, and quantifies diagnostic heterogeneity, enabling objective, non-invasive, and precision psychiatry.
3:50–4:20p
Guneet Grewal, Maggie Nostrand, Vismaya Panicker, Grace Kurilo
Advisor: Ashley Kim
This sensor aims to identify early detection of diseases associated with oxidative stress which can include certain types of cancer, neurodivergent diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
Continual Measurement of Protein Biomarkers for Early-stage Sepsis Management
4:25-5:00p
Brian Mostofi, Anders Kouhia, Aidan Burke, Jake Chansky
Advisors: Emre Araci
A system for continuous protein detection to provide real-time patient diagnostics. We designed a microfluidic chip interfaced with a functionalized optical probe that is proposed to solve this problem.
CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING SESSION 1 (Bergin 116)
Bridging Deterministic and Probabilistic Methods for Dam Safety Evaluation
2:15-2:40p
Giselle Aviles
Advisor: Rocio Segura
This study evaluates a 326-ft Hardfill dam's resiliency under various loads using probabilistic analysis. It integrates Tornado Diagrams, CADAM 3D, and MATLAB to enhance stability assessment and improve efficiency in uncertainty analysis.
Pajaro Levee Remedial Design for Climate Resiliency
2:45-3:15p
Anna Krebs, Olivia Leonardis, Karina Martin
Advisor: Ed Maurer
Due to climate change, underrepresented residents in Pajaro, CA need a more resilient flood-protection solution. This project aims to design a climate-adaptable levee as current infrastructure has failed.
I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange Redesign
3:20-3:45p
Mitchell Wong, Zhuoxuan (Dave) Liang
Advisor: Rachel He
To support Vision Zero and Complete Streets goals, this project addresses collision history and anticipated growth near the I-280/Wolfe Road Interchange. Planned improvements include enhanced roadway expansion and separated bike lanes to improve safety and capacity for all users.
Sustainable Solutions for Managing Overcrowding at Pinecrest Lake
3:50-4:20p
Andre Brisk, John King, Kyle Ralston
Advisors: Laura Doyle, Rachel He, Aria Amirbahman
Proposal of sustainable solutions for managing overcrowding at Pinecrest Lake, focusing on infrastructure improvements, traffic management, and a water treatment retrofit that lowers operating costs while enhancing recreational access for visitors.
CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING SESSION 2 (Heafey 106)
Alternative Shelter Initiative
2:15-2:40p
Christopher Rivas Castillo
Advisors: Rocio Segura, Hisham Said
This project explores using the Homeko structure, made from recycled Tetra Pak cardboard, in California to tackle seismic safety and homelessness. It compares materials, designs, and environmental impacts to find the best sustainable housing solution
Cob Structure Optimization for Oaxacan Community Center
2:45-3:15p
Dana Johnson, Benjamin Lanzas, Alfonso Zepeda Perez
Advisor: Laura Doyle
Community Center for under-resourced communities in Oaxaca, Mexico. Constructed out of cob and wood, optimizing bio-design with local materials. Structural, risk assessment, and life cycle cost analysis.
I-280 Wildlife Culvert
3:20-3:45p
Gunner Craig, Tate Reese
Advisors: Hisham Said, Tracy Abbott
This project aims to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) along I-280, otherwise known as the 'roadkill capital' of California. We will provide the design for a support of excavation system and the construction of a cast-in-place concrete culvert to reduce WVCs
Sustainable Water Solution for San Jose Urban Garden
3:50-4:20p
Isa Garcia, Katie Leisenring, Annie Tartell, Julia Cornejo
Advisor: Laura Doyle
Partnering with the Urban Growers Network (UGN), a group of environmental education organizations, this project designs a sustainable water supply to irrigate crops. Specifically, it will be an acre of crops in a new garden along the Guadalupe River.
CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING SESSION 3 (Heafey 129)
Development of Sustainable Nano-Engineered Cementitious Composites Reinforced with Graphene Oxide
from Invasive Seaweed
2:45-3:15p
Will Weber, Steven Garcia, Noah Chun
Advisor: Vito Francioso
Graphene from sargassum seaweed offers a sustainable way to enhance concrete. Once beneficial, its overgrowth now drives new applications. This project assesses the feasibility of using sargassum-based graphene in concrete.
Caltrain Redesign: Mountain View Station
3:20-3:45p
Itzel Vargas, Eugene Lim
Advisors: Hisham Said, Rachel He
Our project involves redesigning the CalTrain Mountain View Station to improve pedestrian and bicycle traffic efficiency and safety with an overpass.
Mixed Use Transit-Oriented Development
3:50-4:20p
Freddie Flanagan, Hugh Sutherland, Bryan Clagett, Maisie Lopez
Advisors: Hisham Said, Rachel He
Mixed Use Transit-Oriented Development with a structural concrete commercial first floor, second floor parking lot, and 3 floors of affordable residential housing using a modular construction method.
Complete Street Redesign of El Camino Real
4:25-4:55p
Ian Cosman, Healy O'Donnell, Kayla Zapata
Advisor: Rachel He
This project focuses on redesigning the El Camino Real Corridor around Santa Clara University to improve safety, traffic flow, and accessibility for all users. Guided by Vision Zero principles, we address critical safety concerns through community-focused design.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SESSION 1 (Benson Center, Parlor B)
Universal LSTM Stock Predictor
2:15-2:40p
Zhirong Wang, Kelly Zhou
Advisor: David Anastasiu
Universal LSTM Stock Predictor uses an LSTM model to analyze multiple stock tickers simultaneously, identifying market patterns. It processes historical data to predict future closing prices.
SIDEQUE$T
2:45-3:15p
Lucas Jablon, Anusha Kankipati, Afra Mahammad, Akshay Nichani
Advisor: Shiva Jahangiri
SIDEQUE$T is a safe, user-friendly marketplace to connect job seekers of any experience level to opportunities. Through a tag and recommendation system, job seekers can display their skills on their profile and view jobs they are most qualified for.
An AI-Driven Microfinance Application to Improve the Profitability and Growth of Small Businesses in Developing Areas
3:20-3:45p
Abdullah Naveed, Yunzhou Wang
Advisor: Yi Fang
An application which is driven by artificial intelligence to help small businesses and lenders in all stages of a microfinance project.
Variable Natural Language Translator for Video Games
3:50-4:20p
Gabe Bernini, Cole Propach
Advisor: Oana Ignat
Our project is a game where players learn a fictional language using a natural language translator to guide learning. It uses Python libraries to interpret our invented language at variable translation levels, creating an immersive experience.
Bilingual Buddy
4:25-5:00p
Adian Alvarado, Farhaan Pishori, Luis Villalta, Andrea Ricci Yao, Ekam Singh
Advisor: Silvia Figueira
Bilingual Buddy is an educational app designed to help young students transition from Spanish to English. It combines interactive math exercises with foundational language-building activities to support their academic development.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SESSION 2 (Benson Center, Parlor C)
NetGen: Network Traffic Generator
2:50-3:15p
Cole Fettkether, Johnathon Maschler, Arya Pefourque
Advisor: Sean Choi
NetGen uses a transformer-based model to convert natural language inputs into realistic packet streams. The model aims to generate configurable network traffic for research, ensuring accessibility, accuracy, and scalability across networking environments.
Context-Aware Code Generation with AI Agents
3:20-3:45p
Daniel Amirtharaj, Rahmin Norwood
Advisor: Yuhong Liu
Our product is designed to improve LLM-based code generation by integrating real-time, context-specific documentation retrieval. It generates more accurate and efficient code generation with relevant, up-to-date documentation enhancing code quality.
Deepfake Detection
3:50-4:20p
Timothy Tong, Abem Lucas
Advisors: David Anastasiu, Yuhong Liu
Exploring deep learning approaches to deepfake detection, from vision-language models to spatiotemporal methods.
Cross-Cultural Inspiration Coach
4:25-5:00p
Veronica Flores, Romeo Nickel, Rahul Rani, Andrew Yang
Advisors: Yi Fang, Oana Ignat
Cross-Cultural Inspiration Coach is a web app that uses a fine-tuned Llama LLM with LoRA PEFT to deliver personalized, culturally aware motivational content. Other features include goal-setting, journaling, and progress tracking to motivate and support personal growth.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SESSION 3 (Benson Center, Williman Room)
Self Driving Robot Car
2:15-2:40p
Eric Hicks, Ruby Huynh
Advisors: Radhika Grover, David Anastasiu
We are creating a self driving robot car utilizing FPGA based hardware acceleration and comparing this to a software based approach. Metrics are based on responsiveness, CPU utilization, and course completion time.
Online Multi-Camera People Tracking
2:45-3:15p
Johan Kou, Connor Vallero
Advisor: David Anastasiu
We've leveraged state-of-the-art efforts in Machine Learning to track people across security camera networks, and experimented with a variety of methods for improving this process while maintaining real-time performance.
Road Object Detection in Fish-eye Cameras
3:20-3:45p
Isaac Orais, Kian Scola
Advisor: David Anastasiu
The objective in Road Object Detection in Fish-eye Cameras is to leverage the wide FoV provided for detecting different objects on the road. Our project approaches this problem using deep learning and has applications in intelligent traffic systems.
Limb Light - Interactive Lighting Design
3:50-4:20p
Matthew Tran, Joseph Joey Pandit
Advisors: Ahmed Amer, Andy Wolfe
A system for DMX512 lighting for performers to control lighting via MIDI devices or facial expressions for a more immersive and interactive audience experience.
TCRAS: Traffic Control Risk Analysis System
4:25-5:00p
Owen Matejka
Advisor: Yuhong Liu
An IOT computer vision system designed to analyze traffic intersection risk, provide data for roadway engineers, and update the traffic light controller behavior to reduce the chances of a collision.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SESSION 4 (Benson Center, CA Mission Room)
Codelympics: An Educational Game
2:45-3:15p
Riley Guioguio, Shreyas Raghunath
Advisor: Sean Choi
This is a video game designed to teach young children how to code. We explore basic coding principles, such as variables, if statements, and loops.
Vintage Game Emulator
3:20-3:45p
Andrew Katchour, Ashwin Raman
Advisor: Michael Schimpf
Using a raspberry pi 5 we will be emulating a couple of old arcade titles. Each game has been updated for a more modern gameplay experience featuring AI to offer a specific kind of challenge for each player depending on their video game experience.
Litteracy
3:50-4:20p
Justin Chung, Aster Li, Andrew Nguyen
Advisor: Sharon Hsiao
An iOS app teaching waste sorting through interactive minigames and community leaderboards. Combines gamified learning with real-world impact, transforming daily eco-actions into a playful yet practical toolkit for advancing global sustainability.
Portuguese for Mozambican Mothers – A Language Empowerment App
4:25-5:00p
Joshua Kindarara, Alexandre Lopes, Gwendolyn Patwardhan, Riana Santos, Sara Wheeler
Advisor: Silvia Figueira
Designed as a learning supplement to be used with moderator support, this mobile app helps mothers in the DIFF EDUCATION program in Mozambique learn Portuguese through visuals and audio to improve their ability to communicate in urban settings.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SESSION 5 (Learning Commons, Viewing & Taping A )
Middleware for Decentralized Content Moderation
2:15-2:40p
Vani Aggarwal, Mia Lassiter
Advisor: Ahmed Amer
We propose middleware for user-driven content moderation. The middleware provides mechanisms for verifiable content posting and authentication, and it is designed to complement and easily overlay upon existing platforms.
LeetQuest
2:45-3:15p
Sanvir Bal, Vladimir Ceban, Matty Herzig, Daryl Ho
Advisor: Yi Fang
LeetQuest is an engaging online tool that provides an organized roadmap for learning Data Structures and Algorithms. With our curated selection and order of topics and their respective problems, users will learn to succeed in technical assessments.
XMR: Extensible Model Representation
3:20-3:45p
Jason Cisneros, Lucas Van Der Heijden
Advisor: Darren Atkinson
A free and open source system that converts high level UML models into source code files to aid in model based design workflows. It is intuitive and enables users to tailor it to their needs via configurable parsers and code generators.
WeSearch
3:50-4:20p
Nicholas Cheung, Beatrice Hackman, Hilary Le, Meagan Vu
Advisor: Sharon Hsiao
Our team developed a centralized research hub for SCU's undergraduate research programs. Through the medium of a website - it aims to streamline access to research labs, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth.
Student Organization Management Portal
4:25-5:00p
Leila Erhili, Cam Greene, Madison Nguyen, Walker Selby
Advisor: Darren Atkinson
A web application for SCU student organizations and the Center for Student Involvement that centralizes and automates processes such as club registration, event booking, and reimbursements, ultimately improving the student experience.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SESSION 6 (Learning Commons, Viewing & Taping B)
Notewise: An Interactive AI Tool for Music Theory Education and Composition Analysis
2:15-2:40p
Darin Nilsson, Kyle Samonte
Advisor: Ahmed Amer
Notewise teaches music theory by identifying errors in context. As a VST plugin with MIDI input and output capabilities, it provides instant feedback, enhances creativity, and makes music theory accessible for all skill levels.
Educational Game Through Roblox
2:45-3:15p
Grant Goldman, Matthew Leonard, Aidan Walker
Advisor: Sean Choi
As coding becomes essential in careers, introducing basic skills early is crucial. We're teaching children via an educational video game in Roblox, popular among young users.
Autonomous Vehicular Blockchain: A Simulation Platform for Future Researchers
3:20-3:45p
Hudson Strauss
Advisor: Yuhong Liu
This project combines multiple open-source projects and software to enable the simulation of Autonomous Vehicles on blockchain. Its mission is to provide a workspace for future researchers to have an easy-to-set-up, modular, robust toolchain to support their work. As it currently stands, a lot of research is pouring into this field, but no open-source workspaces to validate this research.
BroncoNest
3:50-4:20p
Andrew Michael Collins, Jakob Esperson, Anish Katragadda
Advisor: Yi Fang
Many students choose dorms based on limited school info. Our mobile app can provide insights on social life, cleanliness, accessibility, and ratings while aiding off-campus housing and subletting for smoother transitions.
Beyond Campus
4:25-5:00p
Jenna Chinn, Dev Gupta, Sophia Miranda
Advisor: Angela Musurlian
Conducted through a match-making algorithm, Beyond Campus will suggest students to one another based on desired preference.
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING SESSION 1 (Learning Commons Training and Instruction 203)
Delay and Attenuation Modules for Propagation Emulation and Response
2:15-2:40p
Matthew Guntz
Advisor: Kurt Schab
Delay and attenuation tool to simulate signal degradation for propagation emulation. They control timing and strength, aiding RF system testing. Applications include wireless networks, radar, and signal processing research.
Passive Radar in Metropolitan Environments (PRIME)
2:45-3:15p
Carson Crisafulli, Dylan Olson, Hannah Bajakian
Advisor: Kurt Schab
The PRIME project focuses on developing a cost-effective passive radar system for real-time object detection in metropolitan areas. By leveraging existing broadcast signals, PRIME significantly reduces the cost and complexity of traditional radar systems while enhancing redundancy for air traffic control applications.
Quarter 2 SCRAP Data Acquisition
3:20-3:45p
Peter Lattimer, Nicholas Alva
Advisor: Kurt Schab
This is an extension of a multiyear project in order to enable a stationary radio telescope to change it's inclination in real time to improve the image that it can generate for it's users.
BOOST EVX - Balancing Battery State of Charge for Extended EV Range
3:50-4:20p
Mack Atencia, Sal Martinez, Chris Bird
Advisor: Hoeseok Yang
EV Battery modules storage capacities differ from aging effects, lowering overall usable charge capacity and range. This project implements module active balancing via DC-DC converter technology to increase EV usable charge capacity and range.
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING SESSION 2 (Learning Commons Training and Instruction 205)
Open Source ARM Cortex M0 Processor
2:15-2:40p
Zach Boyle
Advisor: Andy Wolfe
This project is a Verilog implementation of an ARM M0 processor on an FPGA.
Vector Extension
2:45-3:15p
Niels Holzmann, Khondakar Mujtaba, Muhammad Ibrahim Lawai
Advisor: Andy Wolfe
Design and implementation of a RISC-V vector extension in Verilog, enabling parallel processing of integer and fixed-point operations. The extension is simulated and tested on a Xilinx FPGA.
Ergonomic Human Robot Handovers Using sEMG Sensors
3:20-3:45p
Maya Murphy, Michael Mishkanian
Advisors: Fatameh Davoudi, Maria Kyrarini
We explore human-robot collaboration to reduce Musculoskeletal Diseases (MSDs) in industrial sectors via ergonomic handovers. Using a robot, sEMG sensors, and cameras, we study ergonomic vs. non-ergonomic handovers to enhance worker wellbeing.
Music Suggestion & Creation LLM Application
3:50-4:20p
Allan Yang, Thomas Liu, Curtis Robinson
Advisor: Hoeseok Yang
Our project develops an on-device LLM for music generation and recommendations, ensuring offline privacy, real-time interaction, and accessibility on a low-power microcontroller.
INTERDISCIPLINARY SESSION 1 - Healthcare and Accessibility (Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation 2301)
Biome: Turning Food Inspiration Into Action
2:15-2:40p
Ryan McCaulley, Jerry Chen
Advisors: Jes Kuczenski, Ahmed Amer
Biome bridges the gap between social media recipes and grocery shopping, making healthy eating effortless.
The GRD Companion
2:45-3:15p
Tro Hovasapian, Julius Gamboa, Muti Shuman
Advisors: Radhika Grover, Ahmed Amer
The GRD Companion is a user-friendly, gesture-controlled reminder device designed to help individuals with special needs stay organized and on track effortlessly throughout the day.
Empowering Tanzanian Education: Personalized and Accessible Test Preparation
3:20-3:45p
Brian Wiebe, Shiv Jhalani
Advisors: Michael Neuman, Chris Kitts
Pass rates for Form 2 students in Tanzania were as low as 18%. We built a test-preparation platform to improve the pass rate for these national exams by facilitating active recall, user-selected difficulty, and more
MedPez: A Medical Adherence Device
3:50-4:20p
Liam Reese, Hannah Hoeptner, Brian Lee
Advisors: Jes Kuczenski, Farokh Eskafi
MedPez is a smart device that stores pills, notifies users of their medication schedule, and logs dosages, all facilitated with a mobile app to reduce reminder fatigue. MedPez is bettering user health and regime efficiency, one dose at a time.
EMG-Based Vocal Translations
4:25-5:00p
Lucas Amlicke, Raphael Kusuma, Monica Summer, Kayleigh Vu, Cole Heider
Advisors: Ahmed Amer, Maria Kyrarini
A Silent Speech Interface that accurately maps sEMG signals from facial and neck muscles in order to provide real-time vocal communication for non-speaking individuals
INTERDISCIPLINARY SESSION 2 - Sustainability and Agriculture (Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation 2302)
Plant Savers
2:15-2:40p
Michael Iwashima
Advisor: Jonathan Zhang, Fr. Tran
Piezo electric crystal based sensor for Aspergillus niger and early pathogen detection in crop fields
The GAEArden
2:45-3:15p
Arran Kooner, Samhita Rachapudi, Gwyn Anawalt
Advisor: Sharon Hsiao
Educational game creating pro-environmental behaviors and teaching about sustainability on both personal and community levels
Veggielution Solar
3:20-3:45p
Zia Malangalila, Elizabeth Kluzak
Advisors: Shoba Krishnan, Jes Kuczenski
Propose a solar-powered microgrid design for Veggielution Community Farm that provides power and controls power distribution for water heating, ventilation, and lighting systems across three buildings.
Preserving Yucatán’s Agricultural Heritage: A Mobile App for Agricultural Sustainability
3:50-4:20p
Fernando Rojas, Jason Serrano, Kavya Sharma
Advisor: Angela Musurlian
A bilingual mobile app for Yucatán’s farmers, integrating GIS with traditional Mayan agricultural knowledge. This tool empowers farmers to make informed decisions, preserves cultural practices, and improves productivity.
SPROUT: Seedling Planting and Robotic Observation with Unsupervised Tracking
4:25-5:00p
Anshuman Sahu, Brayden Ristow, Elliot Clyde, Josh Spagnola, Katie Ott, Zen Yamao
Advisors: Michael Neumann, Chris Kitts
A low-cost autonomous seedling planting module that utilizes the pre-existing agricultural robot (Agbot). SPROUT is designed to assist local farmers during the planting season by automating a process that is traditionally labor-intensive, minimizing costs and needed operators.
INTERDISCIPLINARY SESSION 3 - Robotics and Security (Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation 3301)
Sustainable Highway Design
2:15-2:40p
Evan Antonius, Matthew Graham
Advisors: Vito Francioso, Jes Kuczenski
Our project analyzes a small portion of California highway, and design a large-scale solution we apply to all of California's highway, implementing sustainability measures at all levels of highway, impacting environmental sustainability and safety
Secure Your Hardware
2:45-3:15p
Joseph Khamisy, Sumeet Upadhya, Dennis Cao
Advisors: Hoeseok Yang, Younghyun Cho
Embedded systems drive modern tech but face attacks like clock glitching, which disrupts the clock signal, causing cryptographic errors in AES-128 and exposing data. Our project aims to counter these vulnerabilities and enhance hardware security.
SCRAP IV: Data Processing
3:20-3:45p
Noah Abe, Wesley Durbano
Advisors: Kurt Schab, Ahmed Amer
The Santa Clara Radio Astronomy Project (SCRAP) aims to equip Santa Clara University with radio astronomy capabilities. This project will open up new possibilities for learning, as well as for discoveries for the wider scientific community.
Lock and Roll
3:50-4:20p
Zachary Common, Varun Mangla, Gabriela Gamarro
Advisor: Krishna Ramamoorthy
Lock and Roll is an electronic bike wheel lock that advances modern bike security. With just a tap of a key or phone on a NFC reader and integrated GPS tracking and an alarm system, your bike wheels are safe from the ever rising threat of theft.
Piloted Autonomous Crisis Reconnaissance Robot 2.0
4:25-5:00p
Marissa Kuo, Urmika Ghosh, Awawu Alimi, Ethan Wyrick, Jonathan Santosa
Advisors: Maria Kyrarini, Andy Wolfe, Ahmed Amer
PACRR 2.0 (Piloted Autonomous Crisis Reconnaissance Robot) is an autonomous robot dog designed to aid disaster response teams. Equipped with advanced navigation algorithms and sensors, it enhances search and rescue in hazardous environments.
INTERDISCIPLINARY SESSION 4-Emergency and Medical Response (Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation 3302)
Confined Space Wire Tracing Robot
2:10-2:40p
Kevin Zhang, John Hoang, Kris Chon, Henry Fang
Advisors: Andy Wolfe, Jes Kuczenski
A robotic rover designed to operate in confined spaces such as drop ceiling environment for wire tracing and inspection
EMT Vision
2:45-3:15p
John Alvarado, Grant Johnson, Jack Landers, Logan Calder
Advisor: Krishna Ramamoorthy
EMT Vision is an AR (Augmented Reality) and Al (Artificial Intelligence)-based technology that analyzes conversations between paramedics and patients to automatically complete patient records and track progress on official county procedures.
Real-Time 3D Automated Spotlight Tracking System
3:20-3:45p
Francine Garcia, Mary Hemker
Advisors: Ahmed Amer, Andy Wolfe
Our project offers an alternative solution by developing a low-cost automated spotlight tracking system that leverages Ultra-WideBand (UWB) positioning technology to track actors wearing tags using anchors on the stage.
Integrating Vision and Language Models for Intelligent Robotic Mobile Manipulation
3:50-4:20p
Leo Chen, Lauren Hu, Ivan Kuo, Megan Choy
Advisors: Hoeseok Yang, Maria Kyrarini, Ahmed Amer
We aim to assist individuals with motor impairments by providing a robotic mobile manipulator enhanced with visual and language models. This system enables users to request and retrieve everyday objects through natural interaction, improving independence.
Bilateral Gait Trainer for Transtibial Amputees
4:25-5:00p
Odinachi Anene, Noah Hill, Andrew Wallace, Desmond Greer
Advisors: Michael Abbott, Prashanth Asuri, Ashley Kim
To develop a gait training device that gives amputees live physical feedback and provides simple quantitative progression metrics to allow unilateral and bilateral amputees more effective training at home.
INTERDISCIPLINARY SESSION 5 - Smart Systems and AI (Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation 3115)
Revit WalaSee
2:10-2:40p
Andrew Kimball, Ally Delgado, Calianna Collins, Yi Qian Goh
Advisors: Ahmed Amer, Hisham Said
The Revit WalaSee is a software tool that generates a 3D model of existing wall interiors. It can be used to improve planning for renovation, retrofits, and repairs, and is aimed at helping minimize construction waste.
ChatGPT in Your Pocket
2:45-3:15p
Ethan Lin, Nathan Yu, Jeromy Chang
Advisors: Hoeseok Yang, Yi Fang
Leveraging activation sparsity across model layers for training-free optimization and runtime hyperparameter tuning of LLMs. This reduces computational costs, making powerful models practical for resource-constrained environments and edge devices.
Name IT! Automated WorkCell
3:35-4:10p
Pietra Curro, Hollene Cutay, Magdalena Murcko, Dalia Ramirez, Ivan Carrasco, David Thuita, Felix Fei
Advisors: Chris Kitts, Xiaoou Yang
The Automated Workcell (AWC) serves as a scaled-down manufacturing platform, enabling automated production of customizable and low-cost name tags and signage.
ALGAE - Benthic Rover
4:25-5:00p
William Torborg, Lucas Woodford, Mnason Chan, Jakob Lelong, Marley Willyoung
Advisors: Chris Kitts, Michael Neumann
The goal of ALGAE is to develop an underwater rover capable of reducing the environmental devastation of algae blooms through the mitigation of invasive algae in lake Tahoe’s benthic zone.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SESSION 1 (VARI 129)
Active Suspension System
2:10-2:40p
Jacky Quan, Jens Emil Clausen, Felix Derrouaz
Advisor: Drazen Fabris
To develop and prove a performance-enhancing active suspension system for a karting racing team.
THEO: Thermal Heat Excursion Observer
2:45-3:15p
Brody Johnson, Brandon Rosenberg, Aidan Wells
Advisor: Mahantesh Hiremath
A fully autonomous aerial drone designed to scan data center busways for heat excursions, preventing costly fires and downtime.
3D Printing Filament Machine
3:35-4:10p
Andrew Huynh, Jose Canez, John Gonzalez, Jaime Garcia, Jairo Gonzalez, Xiaotian (Stephen) Yan
Advisor: Robert Marks
This project aims to develop an innovative machine that recycles used 3D printed parts into new, usable spools of filament promoting sustainability within the 3D printing community.
Design, Build, Vertical Flight — "Bronco Air"
4:25-5:00p
Gus Gianotti, Jacob Finley, Lanie Pritchard, John Bowers, Luke Helwee, Caroline Barbar Askar
Advisor: Mohammad Ayoubi
Our team is developing a fully electric vertical take off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) for the annual VFS DBVF competition. The aircraft is equipped with a tilt-rotor system to allow for 6 degrees of freedom in both vertical and horizontal flight.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SESSION 2 (VARI 134)
Trigger Buddy
2:10-2:40p
Alex Requadt, Alan Chen, Max Fernandez
Advisor: Robert Marks
Trigger Buddy is a convenient, durable, and ergonomic biometric handgun lock that enhances user safety by preventing unauthorized use.
Portable Stage
2:45-3:15p
Martin Decker, Theo Cabot, Liam Swanson
Advisors: Robert Marks, Sina Heydari
We propose to build a portable, modular stage with automated leveling and height adjustment.
High Temperature Testing Furnace - Team B
3:35-4:10p
Christoph Mahler, Joshua Wong, Cole Warnick, Lex Liang, Shanice Liu, Danielle Abenojar
Advisors: Robert Marks, Drazen Fabris
Designing a sealed furnace for a lab mechanical tester to reach 2000°C for high-temperature materials testing. Team B focuses on thermal, busbar, and fluid cooling design.
High-Temperature Testing Furnace - Team A
4:25-5:00p
Andrew Tan, James Masukawa, Kenneth Pan, Ryan Owens, Estefania Pesqueira, Alexander Norring
Advisors: Robert Marks, Drazen Fabris
Designing a sealed furnace for a lab mechanical tester to reach 2000°C for high-temperature materials testing. Team A focuses on structural analysis and fabrication, instrumentation, and electrical design.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SESSION 3 (VARI 135)
Valve-Tec
2:10-2:40p
Ethan Lung, Leo Morris, Dan Pruin, Casey Lacuata
Advisor: Pete Woytowitz
The goal of the project was to provide a proof of concept for an electronically actuated engine valve. This removes the need for a camshaft and allows for greater control over valve timings.
Design Build Fly 2025: Aerodynamics
2:45-3:15p
Derek Nease, Jason Dionida, Mateo Jovicic, Michael Cavan
Advisor: Mohammad Ayoubi
A dual team effort to create and fly a high-speed, search and rescue radio-controlled airplane deploying an autonomous glider. The aerodynamics team develops aspects such as wing and tail design, flight dynamics, controls, CFD, and stability.
Design Build Fly 2025: Structures
3:35-4:10p
Tyler Choo, Cole Lourenco, Chris Campanile, Spencer Roberts, Zane Kempler
Advisor: Mohammad Ayoubi
A dual team effort to create and fly a high-speed, search and rescue radio-controlled airplane deploying an autonomous glider. The structures team develops aspects such as the fuselage, wing strength, landing gear, FEA, and mechanical components.
S.E.E.D.S. (Smart End Effector Docking System)
4:25-5:00p
Adam Shpolyansky, Julie Corey, Matthew Becker, Mia Gallarate, Rachel Lee
Advisors: Chris Kitts, Michael Neumann
Designed to increase autonomy of existing Agricultural Robots, S.E.E.D.S. permits dynamic charging from a stationary base and inter-robot fluid transfer. The automation seeks to reduce impacts from modern agricultural labor shortages while limiting human exposure to harmful substances and working conditions.