• |Pro •jects|
• noun • [pruh-jekts]

"Projects we have completed demonstrate what we know - future projects decide what we will learn" ~ Dr. Mohsin Tiwana

• • |•This Website•|
  • |•This Website•|
  • The website you're exploring is actually one of my personal projects. It serves as a platform for me to express my professional identity in a visually appealing manner and to sharpen my skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Interestingly, the design you're seeing now wasn't the initial plan. Click the button below to take a peek at the original concept!
  • Original design
• • |•Drone•|
  • |•Drone•|
  • A drone crafted with SolidWorks, a fantastic team of three—Larisa-Alexandra Vătafu, Harry Tautz, and myself—worked together on a drone project, carefully considering every aspect from design and planning to manufacturing readiness. Our focus was on creating a sleek, aerodynamic outer shell, complimented by carefully designed structures to ensure both strength and lightness. With a modern, minimalist aesthetic, our design incorporates planned features for optimal performance. Alongside the detailed model, we also produced a full set of technical drawings. Although it may not be groundbreaking, we're proud of the innovation and simplicity behind our design. Such an experience was extremely rewarding in terms of project outcomes as well as professional growth.
  • Download Model
• • |•DC/AC Converter•|
  • |•DC/AC Converter•|
  • Collaborating with Prita Akhter, Geordie Stogdon, and Josh Knight, our team successfully developed a 4-quadrant DC/AC converter resembling an H-bridge. Recognising the complexity of the task, we strategically divided our efforts into three multidisciplinary sections: one focusing on software and coding (including simulations in Simscape), another on hardware and assembly, and a third on presentation. This device offers precise control over AC machines, including induction and synchronous motors, by allowing manipulation of signal shapes, amplitudes, and frequency. This enhances the control of torque and speed of the machines, even in reverse. Our success relied on integrating multiple codes and using simulink simulations (Simscape). With minor adjustments, it can also function as a digital-to-analog signal converter, showcasing its versatility.
  • Click the button below for our final powerpoint presentation, however for other resorces such as simscape codes please contact me. This is to avoid collusion with other students.
  • Download Presentation
• • |•Sudoku Solver•|
  • |•Sudoku Solver•|
  • Initially designed to improve my proficiency in C language coding, this project involved creating a 3D array that solves sudoku puzzles. One face represented the playing board while the rest acted as a 'solving matrix'. However, this approach proved cumbersome and time-consuming to fill in. In the next phase, I converted the code to JavaScript and developed a user-friendly front-end using CSS and HTML. The result is an easily accessible sudoku solver capable of tackling most puzzles effortlessly. While the solver's effectiveness depends on my personal sudoku knowledge, it remains highly dependable.
  • Try it out
• • |•Govan Docks Redesign•|
  • |•Govan Docks Redesign•|
  • The Govan Docks redesign project was a project within the Global Design Challenge. This challenge prompts students to address real-world issues by devising comprehensive plans. Our group focused on the redesign of the Govan Docks in Scotland, aiming to transform it into a welcoming residential area for immigrants while also ensuring it as a sustainable urban investment. Our plan unfolded in two main phases. Phase one prioritised essential actions such as improving insulation in existing housing, constructing income-generating buildings like grocery stores, and restoring historical landmarks. Phase two consisted of less urgent but still essential plans, including the establishment of a college, entertainment venues, and the preservation of natural spaces. In addition to this strategy, we developed in detail solutions, such as designing specific building layouts to accommodate diverse needs. Our designs integrated social spaces and housing alongside commercial zones, facilitating revenue generation to offset construction costs.
• • |•Mechanics Bridge•|
  • |•Mechanics Bridge•|
  • In this project, our team, comprised of Yousef Karbon, Millie Knowles, and myself, were tasked with designing a wooden bridge. We received a design brief outlining specific requirements: the bridge needed to span 400mm with a continuous road, be 60mm wide and 70mm high internally, among other criteria. After thorough consideration of various designs, including suspension bridges and Warren truss bridges with vertical beams, we settled on constructing a Warren truss bridge. Although the truss analysis revealed that our chosen design wasn't the strongest option in terms of raw strength, its strength-to-mass ratio made it the best choice. This meant that on a full scale, our bridge would achieve comparable results to other designs at a more economical price and shorter construction time. The validity of our truss analysis was confirmed when our bridge, designed to carry 180N, failed at 176N, despite weighing only 30.6g.

|Jobs • and • Experiences|

• • |•Engineering Student Mentor•|
  • |•Engineering Student Mentor•|
  • My role as a student mentor at the University of Sussex, I provide both academic and non-academic support to engineering students. In addition to offering direct mentoring, our team conducts weekly meetings to address any recurring issues, typically academic in nature, that students may face. Upon identifying these challenges, we organise and lead workshops or revision sessions to address them effectively. I am actively involved in planning and running these sessions alongside my fellow student mentors.
• • |•Formula Student•|
  • |•Formula Student•|
  • As an engineer with the Sussex Racing Team, I contributed to various aspects of the car's development. One significant project involved designing a testing platform to assess the performance of our car's powertrain components, including the inverter, high-voltage motor, and gearbox, under diverse operating conditions. Additionally, I played a key role in enhancing the electrical systems of the car, particularly focusing on the battery management system (BMS) for the high-voltage (HV) battery. This entailed ensuring optimal cell balancing during operation, managing charging processes, and implementing continuous temperature monitoring. Furthermore, the BMS was integrated with the car's shutdown circuit to enable safe automatic shutdown in emergency situations. Being part of this team provided numerous opportunities, such as undergoing EV high-voltage training and completing a first aid course to qualify as an Electrical Systems Officer (ESO) for the team.
  • Click the button below to learn more about Sussex Racing.
  • Sussex Racing
• • |•Coptic Mission Church•|
  • |•Coptic Mission Church•|
  • My involvement with Coptic Mission Hospital as a volunteer began when I was around 14 years old. Initially, I served as an assistant Sunday school teacher and assisted in organising charity events. Over time, I progressed to becoming a teacher for my own class and took on additional responsibilities in event coordination. In 2020, I decided to deepen my commitment and became a full-time volunteer, primarily focusing on administrative tasks. One significant project involved creating and populating a church database, which included subchurches located throughout the country. This database has been proven helpful in the sorting and organisation of incoming donations for both church members and non-members in the community. Furthermore, it is partially used by a partnering private hospital to deliver free healthcare services to the less fortunate. In addition to my administrative duties, I also contributed as a videographer /photographer.
  • Click the button below to learn more about the Coptic Mission.
  • Coptic Mission