Deepfake detection system using remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) and machine learning. Real human skin reflects subtle color changes due to blood flow — AI-generated faces don't. Achieved 94.81% accuracy distinguishing real from synthetic video. deepfake detection →

MedChip — a 3D-printed NFC medical emergency bracelet reducing production cost from $60 to $3.50 using commodity parts and open NFC standards. medchip →

40 ft+ range achieved on a single balloon after three years of iterative CFD-guided aerodynamic design. Custom low-friction drivetrain and lightweight 3D-printed chassis. balloon car →

Second year of iterative design — structural and drivetrain improvements over 2023.

First year of competition. Established the baseline design that would be refined over three iterations.

Led BCI Electric Car team to first place in 2025, 2024, and 2023. Served as Sponsorship Executive securing $3,000+ in team funding; built team website using Next.js; created professional sponsorship documentation in Figma.

Led Bluevale Collegiate to first-time participation and first place finish at the district robotics competition.

Anti-epileptic seizure glasses detecting and blocking strobing light within 155 ms using coaxial crossed polarizers and Raspberry Pi Pico. Detects 5–30 Hz strobe frequencies and auto-darkens polarized lenses before a seizure can be triggered. strobeshield →

AR-guided breadboard assistant overlaying real-time component placement instructions onto physical hardware using computer vision. Eliminates wiring mistakes for beginner electronics builders. guideline →

Built the loudest subwoofer box, taking first place overall at the Waterloo Engineering Hackathon.

Developed OptiLux, an AI-driven adaptive traffic-light system with emergency-vehicle detection and dynamic weather-alert messaging modules.

Top finish across five business and engineering events — BizQuiz, Gryphon's Den pitch, case study, and more. Won Gryphon's Den pitch competition with startup concept EcoMark. Perfect score in BizQuiz.

Perfect 25/25 on a rigorous national business knowledge assessment.

Developed OptiLux, an AI-driven adaptive traffic-light system with emergency-vehicle detection and dynamic weather-alert messaging modules.

National top-20 finish in rigorous business plan event.

Won competitive regional pitch for Project Astraeus, a youth engineering nonprofit. Funding was redistributed to student-led engineering initiatives across 3+ university chapters. project astraeus →

Nominated by UWaterloo GreenHouse; awarded by the City of Kitchener for outstanding youth entrepreneurship and community impact. Recognized at Kitchener City Hall.

Recognized for engineering entrepreneurship contributions and community leadership through SmartSoil and Project Astraeus.

Evaluated and scored startup pitches competing for $120K in municipal climate funding. Emceed the cheque-distribution ceremony at Kitchener City Hall alongside the Mayor.

School's sole nominee for the Schulich Leaders Scholarship — Canada's most prestigious STEM undergraduate scholarship, valued at up to $100,000.

Awarded fellowship for completion of a month-long STEAM, entrepreneurship, and leadership program with top students from across Canada. Focused on design thinking, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.

Merit-based scholarship awarded for academic excellence and community involvement.

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