Kian Dunkin

• Collaborated with a team of 5 to design a remote-controlled competition robot for the 3lb combat weight class. • Designed and modeled robot chassis, electrical component layout, weapon system, drive train, and armor. • 3d printed multiple functional prototypes, final components to be manufactured in fall 2024.

• Lived in the country of Cyprus for 2.5 months with a group of 4 other TAMU students while completing a research project under a professor from the University of Cyprus. • Designed (in SolidWorks) and manufactured a custom metal forming limit testing device known as a Nakajima tool within the 2.5 months I was on-site. • Performed cost analysis and redesigned the tool to save $1000+ in material and machining expenses. • Tests will be run to collect data which will be used to publish a conference paper to be presented as early as Spring 2025.

• Modeled an exhibit in the Brazos Valley Children’s Museum in SolidWorks using only on-site measurements. • Assessed client’s requests to design a solution for a faulty exhibit which improved the exhibit functionality and added 4 simple machines to satisfy TEKS simple machines curriculum.

• Taught STEM curriculum to children ages 6-12 in a high-energy, project-based learning environment. • Created curriculum for and instructed a week-long tech camp teaching kids basic coding and robotics skills.

Preformed front and back-of-house duties including greeting customers, taking orders, serving, and seating the restaurant.

Served food to customers in a fast-paced environment while managing basic kitchen tasks and ensuring customer satisfaction. Due to the size of the venue, the position required physical fitness and a willingness to perform labor-intensive tasks while food running.