Mechanical Engineering Intern

Syahmi Ali Mohd Rizal

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EDUCATION

Stanford University Palo Alto, CA

Candidate for B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering

-Concentration in Fluids/Thermo/Heat Transfer June 2025 Candidate for M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

-Energy Systems and Heat Transfer Coterm Program June 2026

● GPA: 3.88

EXPERIENCE

Chaudhuri Biophysics Lab Stanford, CA

Mechanical Engineering Research Jun. 2024 – Dec. 2024

● Built an Arduino-controlled micro-compression device to experiment on chondrocyte behavior under strained conditions in alginate hydrogels.

● Worked with stepper motors and built the control system from scratch in Arduino IDE (C++).

● Engineered for system calibration, specification, and optimization for the compression device.

● Started image processing script to generate strain and deformation data automatically for the cells (MATLAB).

● Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to contribute to a significant research project.

● Presented project results and device functionality at poster session. Stanford University Teaching Aide Stanford, CA

Grader for Thermodynamics Sep. 2023 – Dec. 2024

● Graded homework for the introductory thermodynamics course in the Mechanical Engineering department.

● Worked with the professor and teaching assistants to evaluate student progress and pace of learning.

● Gave weekly feedback to the students on class progress and area of concern regarding the contents of the class. Gawad Pediatric Oncology Lab Stanford, CA

Oncology/Hematology Research Oct. 2021 – June. 2023

● PBMC Isolation with patient blood from the Stanford Hospital

● Cultured bacteria (E. coli) and performed lipid isolation for a cell transfection project.

● Conducted protocols with cell sorters and GCMS machines.

● Worked in a high-consequence, high-stress environment Tucson Commercial Carpet Tucson, AZ

Floor Installer Dec. 2019 - Aug. 2021

● Installed tiling (carpet, vinyl, rubber) and rolled pieces (carpet, rubber)

● Gained experience with hand and power tools, measuring, adhesives, and fittings.

● Gained insights on design decisions from a craftsman’s perspective. Key Projects

NASA Autonomous Lab Microsensor Array Stanford, CA Project Manager, Thermal/Fluids Engineer Oct. 2024

● Project lead for a sensor system measuring pH and temperature of feeding media of organoids in a chip.

● Creating a spectrophotometric sensor to determine pH of DMEM flowing through a thin tube and using IR sensors to determine the temperature of media in the chip.

● Built 3D models and casings using Fusion 360.

● Using Arduino for control and data output (C++).

● Team collaboration and planning with parallel workflows and workflow integration.

● Collaborating with another team to determine compatible heating methods using thermal modeling and simulation.

(Ansys).

● Working in direct communication with NASA Ames Center liaisons to guarantee user satisfaction. Scramjet Analysis Stanford, CA

Intermediate Thermodynamics Dec. 2024

● Conducted analysis using thermodynamic principles on a scramjet moving Mach 7 in MATLAB using Cantera.

● Expertise in thermodynamic equations and reaction modelling using Cantera.

● Conducted thrust and power analysis of the system, as well as finding fuel requirements. HONORS AND AWARDS

QuestBridge NCM Winner Dec. 2020

● Awarded a scholarship of over $300,000 to pursue higher education. Congressional Award Program Feb. 2021

● Awarded Gold Medal

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Skills/Tools: Python, JavaScript, Arduino, C++, Numpy, Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Google Collab, Google Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Cantera, CFD, Ansys, OpenFOAM, Thermal Analysis, CAD, Fusion 360, Project Management, Team Collaboration

Interests: Sustainable Energy, Thermal Modelling, Materials Modelling, Chip Cooling

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