Outside of coursework and internships, I’ve always gravitated toward hands-on personal engineering challenges. One of my ongoing projects involves designing a quad-propeller drone capable of vertical takeoff, mid-flight rotation, and sustained forward flight at speeds nearing 100+ mph. This effort combines my interests in aerodynamics, drones, and control systems. I enjoy the freedom of personal projects because they push me to apply theory in creative, self-directed ways, often leading to deeper insight and innovation than classroom work alone.