Conducted a MATLAB-based thermodynamic analysis of the feasibility of rocket propellant production on Mars.

Results show that methane and oxygen can be produced on Mars within 16 months (NASA target).

Optimized the Wiebe function for oxymethane combustion in micro-engines designed for Martian reconnaissance aircraft applications.

Optimized Wiebe function predicts oxymethane combustion (7.5x faster than methane-air) with high accuracy (R² = 0.965).

Published findings in Cell Press iScience (Impact Factor (IF): 5.458) and Elsevier Fuel (IF: 6.609).

Reviewed the literature to explore the functioning of Lean NO_x Traps (LNT).

Employed a 1-D catalyst model in MATLAB to analyze the regeneration of barium sites in an LNT.

Model simulations show that barium site regeneration improved under slow flow conditions.

Designed a small electric vehicle for Winnipeg winters (worst case scenario; T_amb < -30 °C).

Developed a 0-D vehicle dynamics model in MATLAB to optimize battery size and cost.

Tested the model for different EPA drive cycles with a 5-speed automatic gearbox, direct drive, and continuously variable transmission.

Results indicate that an electric vehicle business model may not be environment-friendly, consumer-friendly, and profitable under the current climate.

Designed combustion chamber and piston geometries in SolidWorks for combustion modeling in GT-Power.

Results show that pent-roof pistons and centrally located spark plugs reduce the fuel burnup time by 5%.

Reverse-engineered a 5-speed gearbox of the Honda Insight.

Redesigned the major gearbox components in AutoCAD.

Conducted a parametric study in C++ to optimize gear dimensions and ratios for maximum strength, durability, and safety.