Experience
The road so far
Research, mechanical engineering, and teaching
Professional Experience and Roles
- ResearchApr 2026 – Present
Research Assistant
UNSW Sydney, Faculty of EngineeringSydney, NSW- Building a MATLAB framework for inverse force identification from structural vibration data.
- Developing models to reconstruct time-varying force inputs from single-sensor measurements.
- Testing single-sensor approaches against multi-sensor setups in controlled experiments.
- Contributing to academic research into low-instrumentation structural monitoring methods.
- HardwareMechatronicsFeb 2026 – Jun 2026
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Contactile Pty LtdSydney, NSW- Assisted in developing tactile sensing hardware for 3D force-vector measurement in robotic systems.
- Optimised and refined CAD models for auxiliary components including protective enclosures, custom lids, and specialised storage for delicate sensor arrays
- Assisted in robotic experiments to capture and analyse sensor outputs and gripper signal datasets
- TeachingMay 2026 – Present
Research Scholar – Taste of Research Program
UNSW Sydney, Faculty of EngineeringSydney, NSW- Awarded $6,000 research scholarship to design water treatment solutions for remote Fijian communities.
- Building and verifying an engineering solutions database and field deployment outcomes.
- Conducting co-design field engagement in Viwa Island and Wainika Village to inform final system design recommendations
- TeachingMay 2026 – Present
Casual Academic
UNSW Sydney, Faculty of EngineeringSydney, NSW- Run weekly lab sessions and demonstrations for ENGG2400 (Mechanics of Solids 1).
- Mark student assessments and provide one-on-one technical support during labs.
- Selected to demonstrate based on strong academic performance in the course.
- TeachingFeb 2026 – Present
Academic Tutor
Warrane College, UNSWSydney, NSW- Selected on merit for strong academic results in Fluid Mechanics and Mechanics of Solids.
- Delivered small-group tutoring sessions to Warrane College residents covering core engineering subjects (ENGG2400, ENGG2500).
- Provided one-on-one technical support to help students work through problem sets and exam preparation.
- TeachingAug 2024 – Feb 2026
Executive Tutor (Math, Physics, Computer Science)
Apex Tuition AustraliaHybrid- Conducted 100+ customised tutoring sessions for IB Diploma students in Mathematics AA (HL/SL), Physics, and Computer Science
- Improved student exam performance through targeted curriculum support and personalised learning strategies
- Delivered online and in-person sessions adapting to individual learning styles