My Ph.D. research was in the area of mechanical engineering design and manufacturing. I developed a system for design engineers to use to forecast and manage final product variation early during the design process.
Research Project: VRUM

Responsibilities of mine included redesigning components to maximize the lifetime and minimize the cost of the Delphi Automotive Systems Anti-lock Brake System 6 (ABS6) hydraulic modulator. The ABS6 system was manufactured for millions of vehicles in the mid to late 1990s.

The Delphi Automotive Systems Rear Electric Brake (REB) was used for the rear brakes on the General Motors EV1, the first full-production, modern electric vehicle.

Developing and performing procedures to test the seal integrity of the REB motor housing to water entry were some of my major accomplishments on the project.

I also performed noise tests and suggested gear redesign to minimize the gear noise generated by the REB.

The team I worked with generated the concept, designed the components, and built the prototype of the Constrictor™ Bike Security System. The Constrictor™ is a unique design because it is easier to use than a cable lock, is as secure as a U-lock, is easier to store than a U-lock, and is modular in design.

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