Kevin Hopkins

Designed main electronics housing pressure vessels. · Analyzed pressure vessels and lifting structures using SolidWorks Simulation FEA. · Researched new methods and materials in pressure vessel design. · Calculated effects of pressure on vehicle components. · Designed and analyzed vehicle structure.

Reviewed and updated underwater cable and connector plans · Calculated machine tolerances for military submarine bulkhead penetrators. · Created bill of materials for cable and connector assemblies. · Collaborated with component vendors to ensure compatibility during assembly.

Calculated energy loads in new and existing commercial buildings. · Developed layouts and drafted HVAC and plumbing systems using AutoCAD LT 2010. · Calculated requisite sizing of duct and piping in multi-story buildings and selected appropriate equipment. · Organized data for presentations with architects and engineers.

Tutored underclass men and women in physics in 1-6 person groups. · Oversaw development of all physics, chemistry, computer science, and engineering tutors. · Planned and presented seminars about tutoring and study skills to groups ranging from 5 to 200 people.

Specialized in mechanical and electromechanical design of ROV’s, AUV’s and ASV’s Thesis: GPS/IMU Integration Using Kalman Filtering Team captain of URI autonomous surface vehicle team. Placed first in AUVSI Roboboat competition in Norfolk Virginia, June 12, 2011. Member of URI autonomous underwater vehicle team. Placed sixth in AUVSI Robosub competition in San Diego, California, July 17, 2011.