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Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Specialization, Co-op

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  • University of Alberta, Faculty of Engineering: Class of 2028.

  • Completed academic terms: 5/9.

  • Completed co-op work terms: 1/4 (4/16 months).

  • Next availability for work: Summer 2026 (May-Aug 2026).

  • Harry Ainlay High School: Class of 2023.

  • French Immersion Program.

  • Partial International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.

  • Awards: Honours with distinction, Commendable service.

Alberta High School Diploma

Harry Ainlay High School. A shield emblem with a sword and a circular symbol with the letters 'AA' inside, on a blue background.

Employment Experience

Mechatronics Research Engineer

BLINC Lab (UAlberta Department of Medicine)
Apr 2025 – Present

  • Developed an end-to-end reinforcement learning pipeline combining convolutional neural networks and Q-learning for adaptive grasp prediction, achieving 92% accuracy in object grasping tasks.

  • Building a digital twin of tendon-actuated robotic hand in MuJoCo with ROS2 integration to validate control algorithms and hardware configurations before physical deployment.

  • Engineered a modular wrist-mounted camera housing in SOLIDWORKS using DfM/A principles, reducing assembly time and fastener count by 50% with a shoe-and-rail mounting mechanism.

  • Redesigned components of a robotic hand using FEA, reducing finger mass by 30%, joint deformation under axial loading by 10%, and total count of 3D-printed components by 33%.

  • Collected sensorimotor data from 8 individuals using a teleoperated prosthesis and a virtual reality environment to refine a tactile feedback system.

ML Research Engineer

UAlberta Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Apr 2024 – Aug 2025

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  • Architected PyTorch neural networks for predicting critical point properties of fluid mixtures, achieving 80% speedup over traditional root-finding algorithms.

  • Implemented a custom radial basis activation function in PyTorch to model complex non-linear thermodynamic relationships in multiphase fluid mixtures.

  • Developed an automated data processing pipeline using pandas to standardize and analyze 500,000+ data points from historical thermodynamic literature.

Design and Production Assistant

Bricksie (YouTube Channel)
Nov 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Optimized a LEGO parts sorting and inventory system of millions of pieces, improving overall organization and workflow efficiency.

  • Collaborated on large-scale, long-term LEGO projects from initial concept through final building, contributing to design, logistics, and assembly.

Project Experience

Robotics & AI Team Lead,
VP Outreach,
Transmission & Admin Teams Member

Alberta Bionix
May 2025 – Present

  • Leading development of a reinforcement learning sensor fusion algorithm integrating EMG, IMU, and joint angle data for adaptive prosthetic leg control.

  • Architecting a ROS2 framework connecting a multimodal sensor suite, multiple control algorithms, a remote database, a Gazebo simulation environment, and a physical testing gantry.

  • Developing a computer vision system to extract ground-truth biomechanical data for control algorithm and mechanism validation.

  • Built a kinematic validation pipeline comparing simulated versus real-world prosthetic leg operation, informing design of 11 custom mechanical components.

Pumping Team Member

Alberta Heart
Jun 2025 – Present

  • Designed a pump casing component in SOLIDWORKS for a total artificial heart, then used FEA to iteratively add rib and shell features, reducing mass by 75% while optimizing for 3-axis CNC manufacturing.

  • Conducted analysis to select a lead screw and double-diaphragm pump mechanism, reducing device volume by 37% and enhancing biocompatibility compared to the previous centrifugal pump mechanism.

Community Experience

Committee Member

Dean of Students’ and Associate Vice President’s Advisory Committee (DAAC)
Oct 2025 – Present

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  • Providing feedback on Student Success and Experience (SSE) initiatives and projects.

  • Voicing engineering-specific questions and concerns.

VP Marketing

Biomedical Engineering Club (BMEC)
May 2025 – Present

  • Communicating with the BME Department.

  • Managing the club’s social media presence.

  • Coordinating club merchandise.

  • Designed the club’s logo using vector graphics software.

DiscoverE Mentor

DiscoverE Camps
July 2025 – Aug 2025

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  • Presented about bionics and prosthetics to campers in grades 4/5 and 6/7.

Undergraduate Mentor

Research in Engineering Mentorship Triad (REM3)
Oct 2024 – Mar 2025

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  • Advised other undergraduate students on engineering research opportunities.

Skills

Software & Programming

C++, Python (PyTorch, OpenCV, pandas), MATLAB/Simulink, CUDA, Linux, Git, Docker.

Robotics & Simulation

ROS2, MuJoCo, Gazebo, Blender, Sim-to-Real, Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion.

Mechanical Design & Analysis

SOLIDWORKS, Onshape, Fusion 360, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), DfM/A, GD&T.

Fabrication & Hardware

3D Printing (FDM), Laser Cutting, Soldering, Spot Welding, CNC (3-Axis), Microcontrollers.

Awards

  • NACTRC Summer Studentship Award – Northern Alberta Clinical Trials and Research Centre (NACTRC), Apr 2025.

  • Dean's Research Award – University of Alberta Faculty of Engineering, Dec 2024.

  • Jason Lang Scholarship – Government of Alberta, Jun 2024.

  • First Class Standing – University of Alberta, Apr 2024.

  • Alexander Rutherford Scholarship – Government of Alberta, 2023.

  • Commendable Service – Harry Ainlay High School, May 2023.

  • Honours with Distinction – Harry Ainlay High School, May 2023.

  • French Bilingual Award – Edmonton Public Schools, Jun 2020.

Certifications

  • AI Career Career Accelerator Program – Amii, Sep 2025.

  • Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) – Dassault Systèmes, Jul 2025.

  • Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning – University of Alberta and Amii, Apr 2025.

  • Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) – Dassault Systèmes, Mar 2025.

  • TCPS 2: Core-2022 – Government of Canada Panel on Research Ethics, Sep 2024.

  • WHMIS 2024 – University of Alberta, Apr 2024.

  • DELF B2 Diploma – France Ministry of Education, Jun 2023.

  • Class 5 Driver's License – Government of Alberta, Oct 2021.

Publications

Posters

Other Artifacts

  • “Les parcours courbés”

Évaluation interne présentée en vue de l’obtention partielle du diplôme du Baccalauréat International – Mathématiques : Analyse et Approches, Jan 2023.
(Internal Assessment submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma – Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, Jan 2023).
Simon Wong.