Curriculum Vitae

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Below is an abbreviated version:

Education

• Cornell University
  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  GPA: 4.0/4.0 | Graduation: December 2026

• Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  Summer Study Abroad
  Math and CS courses

Skills

• Software: Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, ANSYS, OpenSCAD
• Programming: Python, MATLAB, SQL, MongoDB
• Tools: 3D Printing, Mill, Lathe

Experience

• Cornell Autonomous Sailboat: Machine Shop Lead
  • 3D-modeling surfaces using SolidWorks
  • Designing sturdier rudder improvements using SolidWorks and FDM printers
  • Machined aluminum parts for rudder
  • Creating a fiberglass deck using a vacuum bag lay-up
• Hybrid Body Lab: Undergraduate Researcher
  • Building a machine using rapid prototyping techniques to wet spin biodegradable fibers
  • 3D-modeling machine parts in Fusion 360 and printing using SLA or FDM
  • Investigating 4D weaving techniques using hydrogel yarn
  • Collaborated with a small team of engineers and artists to create a wearable tattoo gun
  • Helped host a workshop for 10 expert fiber artists to introduce the wet spinning machine and e-textiles

Publications

• Jingwen Zhu, Megan Wu, Ruth Zhao, Samantha Chang, Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao, “Empowering Sustainable E-Textiles: DIY Biofiber Wet Spinning for Community Material Exploration.”