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 Starting with a parameterized sketch in Solidworks, I made everything as modular and adaptable as possible. |  The project schematic in ANSYS Workbench. First a two-way import from Solidworks, then control volume creation, meshing, then CFD setup and solving. This process was swept through a ~150 point design of experiments, and culminated in a response surface optimization to determine the optimal geometry. |  Velocity RenderAn example of an earlier simulation, with only two elements and notable flow separation off of the flap's leading edge. This is the front wing in ground effect, simulated by a translating boundary with no-slip condition applied. |
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 Wing ElementOne of the airfoils before composite layup. Each element was hot-wire cut out of foam, using laser cut templates. |  DiffuserCNC routing of foam for the undertray/diffuser mold. |  The diffuser mold nearing final stages of completion |
 Diffuser LayupIn the middle of the composite layup for the diffuser. Visible is a layer of Kevlar (yellow cloth), added for impact resistance from road debris. |
FSAE Aerodynamics
2013-14
My junior year, I founded Carnegie Mellon Racing's first aerodynamics team. I led the design of the wings and undertray/diffuser, teaching myself ANSYS Fluent along the way. Through a complex CFD optimization process, I arrived at a configuration optimal for our car's powertrain.
Please visit my Linkedin to learn more about my current involvement in CMU's FSAE team.
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