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Work done at the Gryphon Racing Formula SAE Team from the University of Guelph from 2016-2019

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The chance to be a member of the Gryphon Racing Formula SAE team was the highlight of my time at the University of Guelph. The role helped me to appreciate the complexity of real-world systems, the necessity to make data driven decisions while remembering the limitations of my knowledge and methods, and the need for validation of results and continual reassessment. The race team was a way to gain practical experience across many stages of the engineering process, such as systems analysis, mechanical design, CAD, structural analysis and FEA, and manufacturing.

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2018-2019: Suspension Lead

• Managed a team of 7 people carrying out the design and manufacturing of suspension and steering components
• Responsible for performing vehicle dynamics analysis to set systems-level design goals for an open wheeled race car
• Designed all-new suspension and steering setups for an updated 10" wheel package
• Manufactured numerous parts including bellcranks, suspension links, anti-roll bars, steering column, etc.
• Received highest Suspension Design score at competition since team inception in 2002, and was one of the team's 4 competition drivers
• Developed a MATLAB based program for visualizing tire test data and fitting Semi-Empirical Pacejka tire models, using data generated by the FSAE Tire Testing Consortium
• Completed two group design projects for course credit, developing a carbon fibre rim design and shock dynomometer

2017-2018: Suspension Member

• Design and manufacturing of custom steering rack and steering column assembly
• Machining of various parts using manual mill, manual lathe, CNC mill
• Attendance of team events for sponsorship and promotion

2016-2017: Chassis Member

• Helped with building of a steel space frame chassis & general fabrication for frame components
• Design of pedal box assembly


Design & Manufacturing Work - Examples


1 2019 Suspension Setup

1 Bellcranks

1 Front Hubs

1 Carbon Fiber Rim Mold

1 Carbon Fiber Rim

1 Anti-Roll bars

1 Custom Steering Rack

1 Steering Column

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