Mechanical Engineering

Sara Rizvi

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– Education

Siena College, Loudonville, New York September 2020 - January 2024

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics on the Mechanical Engineering Track, Minor in Mathematics

• GPA 3.72

• President’s List (Fall 2020, Fall 2023), Dean’s List (Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022)

• Scholarships: Saint Francis Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Joseph Martin Memorial Scholarship

• Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honors Society

– Relevant Coursework

Undergraduate: Engineering Design, Experimental Techniques, Manufacturing Processes, Fluid&Heat Transfer, Material Science, Computer Aided Design, Electronic Instrumentation, Introduction to Matlab Graduate: Engineering Analysis

Capstone Project: Standing Desk & Bike Stand

• Designed a 3D model on Solidworks for the initial and optimized design

• Constructed and tested the models

• Redesigned the model to improve performance

– Skills

Computational Skills: Machining/Electronic Skills: Lab Experiences: Additional Skills:

• CAD (SOLIDWORKS) • Manual Lathe • Instrumental Control • Strong teamwork abilities

• Python (MEEP) • 3D Printing (LabVIEW) • Knowledge of

• GIMP • Laser Cutter manufacturing processes

• Matlab/Simulink • Milling Machine and associated cost

• Microsoft Products • Capacity to clearly explain

• TinkerCad technical concepts to non

• Vuforia technical audiences

• Unity • Strong time management

skills

– Engineering Internship Experience

AIM Photonics Intern, College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Albany, NY May 2023 - August 2023

• Constructed the Polarization Rotator as a mode converter and optimized the original design.

• Implemented the MEEP library within Python to construct the simulations.

• Utilized the RPI Supercomputer to run the simulations quickly and more efficiently.

• Presented findings at the Summer Research Albany Poster Session. NYSERDA Intern, Seed Solar, Electric, and Engineering, Troy, NY July 2022 - December 2022

• Researched renewable energy, solar panels, and electric vehicles through writing blogs on the company’s website.

• Examined different applications, such as Helioscope, to help design solar panels on the customer’s roof.

– Campus Research Experience

Independent Researcher, Siena College, Loudonville, New York Study of Augmented Reality Applications and the Merge Cube November 2020 - December 2023

• Created several 3D augmented reality visualizations of three dimensional and abstract physics concepts to aid students in context-specific spatial visualization using a Merge Cube. A Merge Cube allows users to see and interact with 3D structures.

• Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team of physics, chemistry, and computer science students and faculty who worked on a common goal to create models that help student better understand complex concepts

• Engineered 10+ models using a mix of the software Unity, TinkerCad, and GitHub

• 3D printed Merge Cubes using SolidWorks, Lulzbot, and Creality Research Assistant, Siena College, Loudonville, NY Study of the Gravity Battery June 2022 - July 2022

• Assembled a gravity battery model which generated enough electricity to charge a cell phone charger.

• Worked with a team of students to fabricate a structure using soldering, 3D printed gears, and an Arduino for data collection.

• Presented work at Siena’s Academic Celebration and Open House.

– Additional Experience

Peer Tutor, Siena College, Loudonville, NY

General Physics I & Calculus I September 2021 - December 2023

• Instructed the theories of physics, math, and engineering.

• Interacted with underclassmen one-on-one to help them better understand course material. Telephone Interviewer, Siena College Research Institute, Loudonville, NY September 2020 - Present

• Interview a wide variety of people regarding disparate issues (like politics or health) through brief surveys.

• Communicate with multiple people to ensure different perspectives are acknowledged.

– Campus Involvement

Treasurer, Muslim Student Association, Loudonville, NY September 2021 - December 2022

● Promoted awareness about Islam and Muslims through various events

● Completed purchase requests for various events such as Service Lunch Packing and Monthly Meetings

● Developed leadership skills by helping coordinate meetings and events Event Coordinator, Commuter Student Association, Loudonville, NY January 2021 - December 2022

● Planned different events for students with more focus on commuters such as Commuter Appreciation Week

● Engaged with the commuter population by making them feel included on campus

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