About Me
My Background
My Inspiration
My Background
When I was younger, the first job I dreamed of having was an astronaut. As I grew older, I sort of grew into engineering. My curiosity for the world around me lead me to where I am. I've always been someone who questions how something works, and naturally thinks of ways to make things better or simpler. To me, engineering is about finding
When I was younger, the first job I dreamed of having was an astronaut. As I grew older, I sort of grew into engineering. My curiosity for the world around me lead me to where I am. I've always been someone who questions how something works, and naturally thinks of ways to make things better or simpler. To me, engineering is about finding the simplest solution to a complicated problem. Working with likeminded members on team projects has taught me the most important lessons.
My Mentality
My Inspiration
My Background
There's no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in win. Growing up, I have always strived to be a team player, making sure my teammates are at their best. I first gained this mindset competing on team sports such as basketball and track relay races and it transferred over to my class projects, my work projects, and my leadership experience in
There's no "I" in team, but there is an "I" in win. Growing up, I have always strived to be a team player, making sure my teammates are at their best. I first gained this mindset competing on team sports such as basketball and track relay races and it transferred over to my class projects, my work projects, and my leadership experience in my fraternity. Learning how my teammates work best, what drives them to be their best, has taught me so much about how people work. I bring this experience with me wherever I go.
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
As an engineer, I am inspired greatly by nature and biomimetic processes. The way that nature has evolved to tackle her problems can give us engineers insight into how to solve our own problems. Looking at nature for solutions to our problems is a very efficient way to solve them. The hardest part is finding a problem similar to yours tha
As an engineer, I am inspired greatly by nature and biomimetic processes. The way that nature has evolved to tackle her problems can give us engineers insight into how to solve our own problems. Looking at nature for solutions to our problems is a very efficient way to solve them. The hardest part is finding a problem similar to yours that nature has solved. For example, some of the most talented engineers in the world dedicated countless hours of time to develop the Tokyo rail system network. When a slime mold was given the same task, it crafted the most efficient routes possible in much less time.
Abhi's Portfolio
Phantom Scope
Setting: UTDesign, senior design project sponsored by Phantom Neuro
Description: Design project commissioned by Phantom Neuro, a medical device startup, for UTD. The client wanted our team to create a novel medical device for the purpose of implanting microdevices into the human body.
Contributions:
- Engineering Team Lead for the project, manage all communication with client, coordinate the team members and monitored progress…..Device patent pending by Phantom Neuro
- Design and create solution for a novel medical device for in-vivo device implantation.
- Lead materials R&D for project, adhered to ISO standards for biomedical applications for device.
- Wrote technical reports, lead meetings, confined project to scope, presented updates to client biweekly.
- Used project management techniques to monitor progress of team and deliver product to client on time.
Synthesis and Tuning of Photopatternable Shape Memory Polymers
Setting: Center for Engineering Innovation
Description: Led research efforts in synthesizing and optimizing photopatternable shape memory polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties. Explored applications of these polymers in various industries, focusing on their potential in additive manufacturing. I worked under Dr. Benjamin Perez and looked after this project while he was pursuing his Fullbright Scholarship. Razan Ali
Contributions:
- Developed innovative methods for synthesizing shape memory polymers with precise thermal and mechanical characteristics.
- Conducted extensive testing to tune the shape memory effect and photopatterning capabilities.
- Collaborated with material scientists to assess biocompatibility and potential medical applications.
- Presented research outcomes through technical reports and meetings, contributing to ongoing material development.
- Wrote materials and methods section for paper which is to be published.
Biodegradable Shape Memory Polymer for 3D Printing
Setting: Center for Engineering Innovation
Description: Investigated the synthesis, 3D printing, and mechanical characterization of a biodegradable shape memory polymer. Converted the polymer into a printable filament using a filament maker and printed various shapes using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology and evaluated their mechanical properties in various orientations. This was work done under the instruction of Dr. Benjamin Perez.
Contributions:
- Developed a biodegradable shape memory polymer formulation optimized for 3D printing.
- Manufactured 3D printable filament using FDM technology and tested printing parameters for optimal results.
- Conducted mechanical testing on printed samples in different orientations to assess anisotropic behavior.
- Collaborated with materials engineers and additive manufacturing experts to improve filament and printing processes.
Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Polymers Activated by Electromagnetic Waves
Setting: Center for Engineering Innovation
Description: Led the synthesis and development of ferromagnetic shape memory polymers with unique activation properties. These polymers exhibited shape memory effects triggered by electromagnetic waves, offering potential applications in responsive materials and devices. This was work done under the instruction of Dr. Benjamin Perez.
Contributions:
- Designed and synthesized ferromagnetic shape memory polymers with specific thermal and mechanical properties.
- Developed methods to activate the shape memory effect using electromagnetic waves.
- Conducted comprehensive mechanical and thermal testing to characterize the materials' behavior.
- Collaborated with engineering and physics teams to explore potential applications and discuss findings.
SLA Manufacturing of Dental Resins and Durability Testing
Setting: Center for Engineering Innovation
Description: Conducted extensive research and testing on dental resins manufactured using Stereolithography (SLA) additive manufacturing technology. Evaluated the thermal, mechanical, and durability properties of these resins under in vivo conditions to assess their suitability for dental applications. This was my first experience at The Center for Engineering Innovation and the project was supervised by Dr. Benjamin Perez. I worked under Andrew Makdissi for this project.
Contributions:
- Designed and executed experimental protocols to test the thermal and mechanical properties of SLA-printed dental resins.
- Conducted accelerated aging tests to simulate in vivo conditions and assess long-term durability.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to analyze results and provide insights for material optimization.
- Drafted technical reports summarizing findings and presented results in regular meetings.