Chloe Leung

Run Ansys mechanical simulations on a wave energy converter prototype to determine stresses and strains on different areas. Analyze and plot millions of datapoints in MatLab from Fiber Bragg Grating sensors (FBGs) and conduct literature review research of FBGs. Assist postdoctoral students with Ansys and Delft3D simulations for tidal and current energy converters by submitting jobs to a supercomputer via Linux Console.

Design and manufacture the daughter board of a partially distributed power distribution module for low voltage systems.

Manage a team of five members to design and validate a first-generation air cooling system for a racecar accumulator. Create simplified CAD models of more complex accumulator geometries to assist with STAR CCM+ CFD simulations. Design and execute an empirical testing plan to validate simulation results and thermistor accuracy. Interface with the battery management system design team and the accumulator container design team to produce an optimal solution. Taught SolidWorks to new members.

Co-managed a team of six members to design and manufacture a first-generation electric race car accumulator. Ran SolidWorks finite element analysis to determine mechanical stress and displacement values to validate designs. Preprocessed conductive bus bars and designed electrical box enclosures in SolidWorks. Manufactured a small-scale and full-sized battery pack. Coordinated with several vendors and assisted with timeline development. Taught SolidWorks to new members.

Assist with running Northwestern's Mini Courses program at the Norris Student Center.

Worked as an full-time residential counselor. Additionally helped manage archery programs and repaired archery equipment.

Led and managed a team of 10 high school members to design, build, and program a robot for the international FIRST Tech Challenge competition. Managed both hardware and software projects; oversaw timelines, project assignments, budgets, systems integration, troubleshooting, competition game strategy, and sponsorships; worked closely with adult mentors and coaches. Led and completed several hardware projects, assisted with all software development and testing. I was also nominated to be a Dean's List Semifinalist in 2020. In 2020, we additionally won the following notable team awards under my leadership: IL Championship Finalist Alliance Captain, IL 2nd Place Control (Programming) Award Winner, and Chicago South League 2nd Place Inspire Award.

Educated middle and high school students on engineering principles, guided students and ran both programming and mechanical prototyping workshops, both in person and on Zoom; ran meetings, assisted with troubleshooting and problem solving at competitions.

With 2 other students, I co-mentored a FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics rookie team based at the Lydia Home over Zoom due to COVID restrictions. Taught high school aged students engineering principles and guided them through basic prototyping.

Conducted research on the strength and optical properties of mother-of-pearl under the guidance of Professor Maarij Syed. Completed a Python simulation of light hitting mother-of-pearl using the Fresnel Equations and produced a scientific research paper with my findings.

Conducted research on natural dye efficacy in dye-sensitized solar cells under Professor Seng Ho and Dr. Matthew Hsu. Completed a scientific research paper which was later published as part of the Northwestern Materials Research Center Report.

Activities: Northwestern Formula Racing, Society of Women Engineers, Archery Coach and Executive Board, AguaClara SPARK Competition, NU Splash Instructor

Completed and passed a PhD Course on Nearshore Wave Dynamics.