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🌍 Advancing Sustainable Public Transportation: Modeling Bus Door Systems at TU Delft 🚍 In public transportation, bus doors face a variety of mechanical stresses, from daily operational demands to more extreme scenarios like heavy objects impacting the door. As cities push towards sustainable and efficient transport systems, it is critical to optimize these components to ensure both safety and durability while minimizing environmental impact. During my 3-month internship at Delft University of Technology, in collaboration with Ventura Bus Lines, I worked on numerical modeling to simulate these real-world conditions, using advanced methods such as solving partial differential equations (like the biharmonic equation). This research is essential as the transportation industry moves toward lighter, more energy-efficient vehicles. The results of this work will contribute to future innovations in public transport systems, where every component must balance strength and weight for better performance. Exciting times ahead for sustainable engineering! 🌱🚍 A big thank you to Dr. domenico lahaye for his guidance and support throughout this project. His expertise was invaluable to the progress made during this internship! #TUdelft #Engineering #PublicTransport #Sustainability #NumericalModeling #Ventura If you want to take a look at my work: https://lnkd.in/eTTPDYNG

DEVELOPMENT OF CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR 3 AXIS HYDRUALIC ARM: This Internship project at end of 1st semester involved understanding the functional requirement of positioning of the hydraulic arm and developing a closed loop control algorithm for the same. The algorithm was to be eventually programmed and integrated to GUI. My scope of work was to develop the math and execution sequence that could be adapted into the program. Key challenges were in (i) using stepper motors to turn a physical hydraulic valve and integrate feedback from the arms into closed loop and (ii) Manage difference in upward motion and downward motion speed using correction factors. (iii) Take spatial co-ordinates and to break down and define target positions for individual axes.

Ah yes, I remember when I got picked for my very first internship in systems engineering without having a clue in the world what it was. 😅 How did you find yourself in Systems Engineering? It is interesting to note that although there have been a growing number of systems engineering degree programs and a wider reach towards awareness of the discipline... 1. It is still not a widely understood role for the general public. 🌐 2. It is still not a commonly pursued line of study amongst younger folk. 👨🎓 3. It is still dominated by the very first generations to encounter it. 📊 I wonder when we will stop being chosen by Systems Engineering... And actually start picking Systems Engineering ourselves. 🤔 Any thoughts from my fellow Systems Engineers out there? #systemsengineering #meme

I am so happy to announce that I've finally completed my internship at CDOT where I worked on Power Amplifier Monitor and Nanosecond Pulse Generation! During my two-month internship, I had the opportunity to work on a fascinating side project that involved designing a monostable multivibrator using an operational amplifier (op-amp). The key goals included: 1) Literature Review and Research: I began by conducting a thorough literature review from textbooks, online resources, and research papers to understand the working principles. 2) Circuit Design: Based on the theoretical knowledge, I designed the circuit schematic for the monostable multivibrator using an op-amp  A key distinction in my approach was the decision to use a positive trigger signal for the circuit.  3) Simulation: I used circuit simulation software to simulate the designed circuit.  4) Testing and Troubleshooting: I tested the assembled circuit using an oscilloscope to observe the output pulse in response to the positive input trigger signal. Any discrepancies from the expected output were systematically troubleshooted and rectified. This step involved fine-tuning the component values and ensuring stable operation.

DAY-2 of internship!!!!exited to tell you something "Exploring the fundamentals: Series vs. Parallel circuits! Understanding the power of electrical connections. It makes me get interested in learning and exploring more knowledge about electronics. such an amazing subject.#SeriesCircuit #ParallelCircuit #ElectricalEngineering"

As always, the intern soils it…. But in our field, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. 😎 I recently had an extremely inspiring day with one of our summer interns, Trebor Moreno showing him the ropes (and rods) of density testing for the soils beneath a future senior housing development. Trebor, a sophomore and fellow Oredigger from the Colorado School of Mines, is a civil engineering major who's balancing a tough academic schedule, being a student-athlete wrestler, and working a full-time job. One thing that blew me away? Trebor's dedication and hustle—he's taking summer classes like physics 2 (which we all know is NOT easy and something I took my senior year) and chemistry 2 to get ahead, working full-time with us while completing certifications, all while training for his next wrestling season. The real highlight was his infectious enthusiasm and attitude - especially his knack for asking insightful questions, and his readiness to dive into new challenges. This guy definitely has a bright future ahead of him and is going to be one helluva engineer! I promised Trebor I'd share his story and that I would ask my network this question to help navigate his future career: What advice would you give to your younger self when you were just starting out as an intern? My two cents? Be open to a world of opportunities. You don't need to have it all figured out right away. Embrace the journey, explore diverse paths, and discover what truly aligns with your strengths and passions.♥️ Please don’t hesitate to connect or reach out to Trebor, he is looking to network and get immersed into our industry!! *Note that the views expressed on this page are mine only and do not reflect or represent the views of Braun Intertec Corporation* #mentorship #construction #internship #network #engineering

I finished my internship in the Computer section of Electrical Engineering.

Meet Curtin Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate Haniff Soorian Pagalavan who is pursuing his dream as an Electrical Engineer at Western Power. ⚡🛠️ Haniff was involved in Curtin University’s Internship Gateway Program, which gives organisations the chance to foster connections with highly motivated science and engineering students. Through the program, your organisation will not only contribute to shaping the development of our industry-ready graduates but will also provide your team with the opportunity to develop their mentoring and leadership skills. For Haniff, undertaking the internship was an invaluable experience that prepared him for the workforce. “I spent about three months as an intern and for the first month, they sent me into the workshop. I got to see how the switchboards were constructed. In that experience, I’d say the most valuable thing was seeing how the drawings translated into the real physical thing. Seeing it in real life makes a lot of a difference and I learned that I’m more capable than I think I am,” Haniff said. Want to be involved in this year’s program? Find out more here 👇 https://shorturl.at/dez17 There are a limited number of industry partnerships available, make sure to express your interest before Friday 24 May. 📅 #CurtinUniversity #CurtinAlumni #Internship #Program #Science #Engineering #STEM #WorkExperience #ProfessionalDevelopment #Professional #Career #Development

Let's put the E in #STEM! This week is National Engineer's Week, a time to celebrate the contributions that engineers have made to the world around us! You can thank an engineer for 🏦 buildings, 🚗 cars, 🌉 bridges, and 🎢 roller coasters! Are you pursuing an engineering career? Click the link below to browse engineering internships and fellowships: https://bit.ly/349MbHP #ShapingScience #EngineersWeek

8 weeks have flown by. Thanks to Siyun Cao for joining us at the Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield for the #fuse2024 The Faraday Institution internship scheme. Solomon Brown and I had the pleasure of introducing Siyun Cao to the field of battery safety and thermal runaway modelling. A new topic as well as modelling methods was a lot to learn in a short time but it didn't phase her. Wishing her all the best for the future. #safebatt #thermalrunaway #liionbattery #batterysafety #simulation