Creative Machine Design: External Client
Electrical Connection Assurance
Client: Caterpillar
Supervisor: Roger Hilten, Ph.D.
Project Team: Benjamin Cuneo, Parker Fulginiti, Teoman Guven, Finnegan Howard, Richard McGee
This project aims to develop a hand tool to aid Caterpillar in its assembly of their STTT tractor. Current methods of connecting (4) 12-volt relays on the Engine Control Module lead to incorrectly seated pins, broken parts, and costly repairs. Our tool solves these issues with a consistent, low-strain means of connecting the plugs while maintaining seamless integration with Caterpillar’s current operation standards.
Creative Machine Design: University Connections
Needle and Syringe Dispenser
Client: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Supervisor: Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ciara Mitchell, Merritt Tulowitzky, Madison Vento, Adam King, Tristan Murray, Andrew Vlasenko
The SafeShots team has developed a custom dispensing system designed to streamline veterinary medical operations while prioritizing sterility and safety. The dispenser improves workflow efficiency, reduces material waste through controlled dispensing and organization, minimizes contamination risk, and enhances overall operational reliability within UGA VetMed clinical environments.
Manufactured System or Process Design
Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure Evaluation Tool
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Wayne Johnson, Ph.D. & Christine Lasek-White
Project Team: Derrick Cannon, Megan Goleniak, Jacob Kuhn, Lucas Landis, Khoa Nguyen
This project aims to design a universal mounting system and integrate cameras and GPS devices to collect data for evaluating how current production autonomous vehicles (AVs) respond to road infrastructure. This alternative data collection method is necessary because AVs operate through black-box systems. The data collected through this project can be used to evaluate the vehicle’s display response and performance.
Medical Device or Biological Process Design
Accessible Gait Analysis Device for Runners and Cyclists
Client: Onward Physical Therapy
Supervisor: Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D. & Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Landry Cammarata, Katherine Law, Zachary Preikszas, Angelina Stefan, Prabhjot Singh, Samuel Rumph
MotionMatters, an accessible gait analysis device for runners and cyclists, aims to provide safe and affordable movement through wearable technology. The project features an integrated IMU clip system that attaches to shoelaces. Using a 6-DoF IMU sensor, the device captures real-time gait metrics.
Computerized System or Software Design
AI Maturity Grading for Peanuts
Client: Georgia Peanut Commission
Supervisor: Kevin Wu, M.S. & Christine Lasek-White
Project Team: Tanner Williams, Tyler Williams, Keerthana Ramesh Kumar, Jacob Kilburn
The Georgia peanut industry, valued at over $1 billion annually, plays a crucial role in the state’s economy and agricultural portfolio. Accurate determination of peanut maturity is critical for optimizing harvest timing which helps maximize yield and improve peanut quality. The project seeks to develop an affordable, accurate, and objective maturity assessment system using Artificial Intelligence.
Community Impact: Private Client
Seismic Resisting System for a Mixed-Use Facility
Client: Britt, Peters, & Associates
Supervisor: Edwin Lim, Ph.D.
Project Team: Jacob Benson, Matthew DiPietro, Jonathan Haas
For our project we are working on our a steel building in Charleston SC., the building existing and the dimensions were provided to the team by the client, but a seismic system had to be designed to prevent the building from failing due to seismic and wind loads.
Community Impact: Public Client
Danielsville Court House Parking Pedestrian Flow in Parking
Client: Georgia Department of Transportation
Supervisor: Robert Awuah-Baffour, Ph.D.
Project Team: Logan Dale, Gavin Grater, Jayman Patel
Our team, JGL Engineering, was tasked by GDOT to optimize and improve parking, traffic flow, and safety in and around the traffic circle surrounding the courthouse in Danielsville, GA. This project encompasses new and improved traffic flow, crosswalks, signage, access points, and more.
Sustainable Design
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for UGA Commuter Lot E23
Client: Kimley-Horn
Supervisor: Stephan Durham, Ph.D.
Project Team: Hwi Choi, Deborah Madden, McKenzie Matthews, Beau Thacker
The University of Georgia Lot E23 Electric Vehicle Charging and Micro Mobility Station project looks to implement EV chargers and a micro-mobility center at UGA’s biggest commuter lot, Lot E23/Park & Ride. Through this project, patrons will be able to charge their cars, e-scooters, e-bikes, and other various forms of electric mobility while being on UGA’s campus.
Viewer’s Choice
Aircraft Wing Design Optimization
Client: Lockheed Martin
Supervisor: Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Griffin Cantrell, Edwin Harper, Garrett Kuhn, Cooper Mendlinger, Randal Richards, Martin Vassilev
Lockheed Martin requires this team to develop an efficient multi-fidelity workflow for aircraft wing optimization, focusing on performance, cost, and aerodynamic efficiency. The workflow progresses from MATLAB modeling through OpenVSP geometry to Ansys CFD analysis, evaluating trade-offs across wing configurations across given flight regimes.
Outstanding Capstone Partner
Becton Dickenson
Outstanding Project Supervisor
Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
