Efficient Low-Carbon Cementitious Systems
- Designed and tested 150+ concrete mix variations to reduce embodied carbon while holding structural performance steady
- Cut research turnaround time by 40% through a streamlined testing protocol
- Nominated for Greatest Commercial Development Potential — one of the university's top honours engineering awards
- Applied materials science and concrete technology principles relevant to sustainable infrastructure specification
Telecommunications Infrastructure — Structural Design
- Delivered DFC and FC structural assessments across 15+ site upgrades from 4G to 5G — Telstra, Optus and Vodafone in NSW, VIC and QLD
- Modelled structural framing, antenna mounts, RF dishes and 5G equipment in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Verified structural capacity against AS4100, AS3600 and AS5100 through on-site measurements
- Identified recurring datum error, built validation checklist, and cut design turnaround by 20%
Bridge Upgrade — Transport for NSW / City of Ryde
- Conducted structural analysis of 4 bridge design alternatives in compliance with AS5100, AS4100 and AS4600, evaluating feasibility against TfNSW requirements
- Led selection of final bridge design option based on structural performance, compliance, and site suitability
- Built detailed CAD models for the selected design and produced comprehensive structural assessment report
- Conducted geotechnical analysis of existing foundations, site conditions, and retaining walls
Project Manager — Mt Gilead Estate, Campbelltown NSW
- Spearheaded preparation of project documentation including scope, schedules and risk assessments, ensuring full compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Crafted and submitted detailed project proposals and tender bids with accurate budgeting and timelines
- Engineered traffic management plans and conducted environmental assessments, proactively mitigating construction risks
- Optimised road design for safer delivery across a live residential estate development
Ball Collecting Robot — Autonomous Collection & Disposal System
- Decomposed a complex engineering system into functional subsystems across a multidisciplinary team, coordinating between mechanical, electrical and software disciplines
- Designed the robot's body structure, internal compartments for ball collection, and the collection and disposal mechanism
- Applied creative problem-solving and structural thinking to meet system constraints and deliver an integrated solution