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- Investigated low-instrumentation structural health monitoring methods for a research project.
- Constructed a MATLAB framework for inverse force identification from structural vibration data.
- Developed models to reconstruct time-varying force inputs from single-sensor measurements.
- Validated single-sensor approaches against multi-sensor setups in controlled experiments.
- HardwareMechatronicsFeb 2026 – Jun 2026
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Contactile Pty LtdSydney, NSW- Engineered tactile sensing hardware for 3D force-vector measurement.
- Developed a Python application to generate laser-engraving SVG files across different sensor types.
- Conducted robotic experiments to capture sensor and gripper signal data for calibration.
- 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- Led weekly lab sessions and workshops for 30–40 students across mechanical engineering courses.
- Marked student assessments and provided one-on-one technical support during labs.
- Coordinated lab demonstrations, enhancing student engagement through structured technical guidance.
- Demonstrated across 4 courses (ENGG2400, DESN2000, ENGG2500, ENGG1300) for 350+ students.
- 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. MMAN2700, MMAN2300).
- 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- Delivered 100+ tutoring sessions in IB Mathematics AA (HL/SL), Physics, and Computer Science.
- Improved exam performance through targeted practice and problem-solving strategies.
- Adapted teaching approach to individual learning styles across online and in-person formats.