Expected Graduation Spring 2025
GPA 8.57 out of 9
Summer 2023 NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award
Fall/ Winter 2022 Honorary Title: "Member of Dean's Honor Roll"
Fall/ Winter 2022 Lassonde Scholarship: "Lassonde Scholar"
Fall/ Winter 2022 KPM Power Bursary
Fall/ Winter 2021 York University Continuing Student Scholarship
Fall/ Winter 2021 Honorary Title: "Member of Dean's Honor Roll"
Fall/ Winter 2021 Lassonde Scholarship: "Lassonde Scholar"
Fall/ Winter 2021 KPM Power Bursary
Fall/ Winter 2021 Lassonde Entrance Scholarship
Fall/ Winter 2021 York University Automatic Entrance Scholarship
In the summer of 2023 I was awarded a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NESERC) Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA). With that award, I spent the summer as a full-time research assistant at York Universiteys Nano Satellite lab.
The attitude determination subsystem is an essential requirement for all satellites as it is responsible for determining their orientation [2]. Among the various sensors used for attitude determination, the star sensor, commonly known as a star tracker, stands out as the most accurate [1]. Properly implemented star trackers can achieve sub-arcsecond accuracy. A star tracker is an optical sensor that utilizes a pattern recognition algorithm to identify stars and calculate the satellite's attitude based on the sub-pixel locations of these stars, known as the "lost in space" mode (LIS) [1,3]. However, the LIS mode often suffers from a lower update rate, necessitating the development of a secondary mode called tracking mode [3].
Tracking mode offers a higher update rate without the need to re-identify the stars. Once the initial attitude is established, tracking mode can be activated, allowing for attitude updates based on observed star displacements without the need to resolve the stars [3] In this work, tracking mode for a low-resolution and high field of view (FOV) star tracker is presented. The results aim to provide an accurate and high-update-rate attitude determination system for nanosatellite applications.
The tracking mode implementation alongside another lab member's LIS mode (Gabriel Chianelli, MSc Student) will create a comprehensive attitude determination subsystem for the CSA funded RSOnar 2 stratospheric balloon mission payload. This mission will demonstrate the performance of the technology using real-time data, with an anticipated accuracy better than a degree and update rate of 10 Hz for up to 6 minutes before transitioning back to LIS mode. Furthermore, the successful implementation of this will not only showcase the technology's performance but will also pave the way for future opportunities to contribute to the advancement of attitude-determination systems in upcoming satellite missions.
[1] M. Y. Sun, X. L. Zou, C. F. Wang, and L. X. Wu, "Optimal attitude determination algorithm for star tracker," Journal of Aerospace Engineering, vol. 34, no. 4, p. 04021065, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42405-021-00432-5#:~:text=A%20star%20tracker%20is%20one,on%20its%20size%20and%20purpose
[2] B. Wie, V. Lappas, and J. Gil-Fernández, "Attitude and Orbit Control Systems," in The International Handbook of Space Technology, M. Macdonald and V. Badescu (eds.), Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2014, pp. 289-318. [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-41101-4_12
[3] A. Mantri and S. P. Dharmatti, "Design and implementation of a star tracker-based attitude determination system," SN Applied Sciences, vol. 1, no. 11, p. 1351, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42452-019-1530-0#:~:text=A%20star%20tracker%20works%20in,or%20when%20a%20system%20fails.
A Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Canadian CubeSat Project (CCP) mission designed to observe snow and ice coverage in Northern Canada to monitor the thawing of Arctic Ice and permafrost to gain a better understanding of the impacts of global climate change.
From the fall of 2021, I worked as a member of the systems engineering team and in May of 2023, I joined the operations team. As a member of the systems engineering team, I primarily worked on assembly integration and testing (AIT) and as a member of the operation team, I have primarily worked on the creation of a graphical user interface (GUI) to assist in operation.
Resident Space Object Near-space Astrometric Research II or RSONAR II is a technology demonstration of a low-resolution, wide field of view dual-purpose CubeSat compatible star tracker concept for Space Situational Awareness (SSA). RSONAR II is a 4U CubeSat with 4 independent systems and is the second iteration of the payload to be flown on a stratospheric balloon introducing attitude determination, RSO detection, and downlink capability.
In the summer of 2023, I had gotten the opportunity to integrate tracking mode attitude determination on RSONAR II sub-payload 2, STARDUST. For more details, I encourage you to take a look at my abstract found in the research section of this page
In the summer of 2022, I took part in an interdisciplinary project aiming to address food security challenges in Woburn, Scarborough ON. Throughout this project we divided ourselves into teams, each focusing on a slightly different task. I was part of "Team Knitters" and throughout the project, we collaborated with the Woburn community to tackle the problem of food insecurity in the end, we were able to create a seed library for the Woburn community to receive the necessary resources to grow their own food. I highly encourage checking out the full website to understand the full scope of the project.
Work with a team on nano-satellite space missions
Researched and developed attitude-determination technologies for nanosatellite applications
Integrated star tracker tracking mode for attitude determination. See Abstract for more details
Packed tandem and sport parachutes alongside a team of parachute packers
Efficiently wrote professional Client Support Notes
Administered and documented Client medications
Effectively communicated between staff through verbal debriefs and Client Support notes
Practiced basic counselling skills and ensured client safety
Efficiently took customers orders
Handled Transactions.
Maintained a clean environment by mopping, sweeping, wiping counters and overall tidying.
Developed excellent customer service skills.
Prepared food
As a certified skydiving coach with the Canadian Sport Parachute Association (CSPA). My weekends are often dedicated to coaching novice skydivers, guiding them through the process of obtaining their licenses. Safety is my top priority, and I regularly conduct safety seminars and briefings to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience for all.
Summer Camp Presentations, York University
August 2023Presented with a group on the engineering design possess for grade 7/8 science summer camp
Ran an educational activity where the participants created their own sundial following the engineering design process
Highschool Outreach Presentation, Aurora Ontario
June 2023Presented to 11th and12th grade high school students on space systems engineering and Space Situational Awareness (SSA)
Ran Educational activities to teach about CubeSat missions
Satellites and You, Ontario Science Center
March 2023Worked as a part of a team to present and educate children on the importance of space situational awareness
Ran educational activities to promote STEM education
Westminster House Kitchen Volunteer, New West, BC
Summer 2019- Summer 2020Worked as part of a team setting up and preparing meals
Served meals to clients
Uptown Live, New West, BC
July 2019, Single day eventWorked as part of a team setting up and cleaning up
Patrolled roads
Grand Prix Bike Race, New West, BC
July 2019, Single day eventWorked as part of a team setting up for the race
Westminster House Car Washes, New West, BC
Summer 2019Worked as part of a team, selling raffle tickets and raising money for house funding
Practiced street advertising
Washed cars
Earl Marriott Park Clean-up, Surrey, BC
Fall 2019Worked on a team to clean up and pick up garbage from a local park
Assistance Dance Instructor, Xtreme Cheer and Dance, Langley, BC
September 2017-July 2018Worked with small children, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all.
Practiced patients and assisted the instructor to teach new routines
Fall/ Winter 2022
Summer 2023
Summer 2022
As the Lassonde Engineering Society (LES) outreach director, it was my responsibly to create connection with outside originations.
In the summer of 2022, I took on the position of a week zero orientation leader. As a leader, I spend my time helping with the execution of events while keeping safety as paramount.
In the summer of 2023, I decided to take on an executive role and became the Vice Chair Wellness (VCW). As VCW I run a committee responsible for integrating wellness rooms, safe rooms, wellness recourses and prayer room access into orientation week.
On November 18th and 19th, I participated in the Canadian Indoor Skydiving Nationals, specifically competing in the 4-way formation skydiving division. Thanks to our training we got second place in our division.
Canadian Sport parachute Association (CSPA) coach 1 and 2 ratings.
Certified with the Canadian Lifesaving Society.
Trained to administer naloxone in the case of drug overdoses