WELCOME to the 2026 Capstone Design Showcase
Students in the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering put their engineering, teamwork, and communications skills to work in our challenging capstone design course. The year-long course connects teams of senior-level students with business, industry, non-profit, and community partners to find solutions to real-world engineering challenges.
Each spring, capstone teams present their projects to their clients, faculty and the community during our Capstone Showcase. This year’s Showcase highlights the work of 132 interdisciplinary teams including students from each undergraduate program in the College of Engineering. The teams will highlight their work in categories including community impact, innovative computerized system and software design, creative machine design, manufactured system and process design, medical device and biological process design, and sustainable design.
Projects
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Community Impact
The Community Impact category challenges teams to develop designs that addresses critical community needs related to infrastructure development and planning, health, and quality of life, resulting in community impact that aids in economic development, safety, and/or overall public welfare.
Booth 1
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) Design Partial Taxiway B Extension and East Apron Expansion
Client: RS&H
Supervisor: Sonny Kim, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ethan Brantley, Jackson Kirkland, Trenton Word
The purpose of this project is to support future operational growth at Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN) through the extension of the parallel Taxiway B and the expansion of the east apron. Extending Taxiway B will improve airfield circulation, reduce runway occupancy time, and enhance overall operational efficiency and safety. Expanding the east apron will increase aircraft parking capacity, improve ground operations, and better accommodate future demand. Together, these improvements are intended to strengthen airfield functionality, support long-term development goals, and align airport infrastructure with anticipated growth and FAA planning guidance.
Booth 2
Blue Jay Apartments
Client: Thomas & Hutton
Supervisor: Brock Woodson, Ph.D.
Project Team: John Anton, Benjamin Jones, Kaden Wilson
Blue Jay Apartments is a proposed 200-dwelling-unit multifamily development with mixed amenities located in Effingham County, Georgia. To support the project, the team is responsible for planning and designing the site infrastructure, including paving and grading, stormwater management, and wastewater systems.
Booth 3
CR159 Bridge over Fightingtown Creek
Client: Gresham Smith
Supervisor: Mi geum Chorzepa, Ph.D.
Project Team: Eric Bravo-Somilleda, Caleb Ludlam, Kaden Reece
This project presents the design of a replacement bridge for CR 159/Madola Road over Fightingtown Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. The work includes developing bridge plans, supporting calculations, and a construction schedule to improve safety and long-term performance while considering environmental impacts and traffic control options.
Booth 4
Doraville Movie Studio
Client: Kimley-Horn
Supervisor: Stephan Durham, Ph.D.
Project Team: Judson Shiver, William Sullivan, Nicholas Wasley
Our company Bulldog Blueprint is coordinating with Kimley-Horn to complete the Doraville Movie Studio design and sheet set by the end of the second academic semester. The project is an industrial expansion of the existing Assembly Atlanta Studio Complex, adding about 100,000 square feet of new studio facilities on a 10-acre site along Assembly Boulevard in Doraville. The work includes site planning, civil design, and infrastructure improvements to meet design standards, regulations, and client expectations.
Booth 5
Hugh Howell Road @ Silver Hill Roundabout
Client: Jacobs/City of Tucker
Supervisor: Jidong Yang, Ph.D.
Project Team: Charles Agot, Carter Bluck, Madden McHugh
Hugh Howell Road at Silver Hill was indicated as a safety concern due to the intersection’s operational weaknesses. In order to mitigate the safety concerns, our team was tasked with designing a roundabout that will meet all the needs for the community while also ensuring minimal changes to existing conditions.
Booth 6
Hunt Club – Phase 2 : Single Family Residential
Client: Thomas & Hutton
Supervisor: Stephan Durham, Ph.D.
Project Team: John Mauro, Margaret Royal, Madeline Sanford
The Hunt Club – Phase 2 involves the design of a residential community in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Our team was responsible for developing a comprehensive civil site design drawing set for approximately 150 homes, seamlessly integrating the new phase with the existing Phase 1 development.
Booth 7
Kensington Station Pedestrian Improvements
Client: VHB
Supervisor: Sonny Kim, Ph.D.
Project Team: Isabelle Bonam, James Pounds, Ella Smith
This project seeks to improve pedestrian safety measures on the roadways around the Kensington MARTA station. The project is justified by several traffic accidents involving pedestrians, and a lack of pedestrian infrastructure on the site. The team will deliver a civil engineering plan set including plan and cross section views of the proposed improvements, as well as an estimated cost of construction.
Booth 8
Master plan for Mesoamerican Polytechnic Institute at Yucatan Mexico
Client: Maya Heritage Center
Supervisor: Brock Woodson, Ph.D.
Project Team: Angie Mejia-Ortega, Pedro Meraz Fuentes, Andrew Watson
The project proposes establishing the master plan civil site design for the Virtual Mesoamerican Polytechnic Institute dedicated to training in sustainable agricultural techniques. The aim is to empower rural youth, enhance local food production, and promote regional food security.
Booth 9
McBrayer Road Warehouse
Client: Eberly & Associates
Supervisor: Sonny Kim, Ph.D.
Project Team: Thomas Crawford, James Holmes, Jakob Sullins
This project involves the civil site design of a two unit spec warehouse distribution facility located along McBrayer Road in Oakwood, Georgia. The design includes site layout, grading, utilities, and stormwater management while minimizing wetland and stream impacts to meet regulatory requirements. Deliverables consist of a phased civil drawing set suitable for permitting and client review.
Booth 10
Mud Creek Flood Reduction
Client: Robinson Design Engineers
Supervisor: Felix Santiago-Collazo, Ph.D.
Project Team: Georgiana Christofil, Bella Caputo, Ethan Fullard
Following the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, our team partnered with Robinson Design Engineers to develop resilient, nature-based solutions to address ongoing flooding challenges. The proposed design incorporates a combination of Beaver Dam Analogs, Pond Retrofits, and Restored Floodplain areas to reduce the impacts of recurring flood events in the area.
Booth 11
Parish Hall for the Ukrainian Catholic Church
Client: Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church
Supervisor: Matthew Bilskie, Ph.D.
Project Team: Gavin Heitmann, Joseph Kennedy, Jacob Severson
HKS Engineering was tasked with preparing a set of civil engineering drawings for the site development of a new parish facility for Mother of God Parish in Conyers, Georgia. Due to the growing parish community and increasing ministry participation, a new facility is required to accommodate the larger congregation.
Booth 12
Redesign of Intersection of SR-7 (Peach County)
Client: Arcadis
Supervisor: Jidong Yang, Ph.D.
Project Team: Keenan Kharrat, Songyi Son, Warren Townsend
SR 7 intersects SR 49 and Vineville St. in the heart of Peach County, GA, forming a five-legged intersection with complicated geometry and high traffic volumes. Arcadis has tasked our team with proposing improvements to this choke point, prioritizing safety and efficiency for drivers and pedestrians.
Booth 13
Seed Lake Campground Redesign
Client: Georgia Power Company
Supervisor: Stephan Durham, Ph.D.
Project Team: Lyong-kyong McDonald, Liesel Fazekas, Ayden Landsittel
Nature’s Blueprint designs is tasked with redesigning the Seed Lake Campground located in Rabun County, Georgia for Georgia Power under their FERC license. Our team’s goal is to increase the functionality, accessibility, and safety of the campground while managing the environment and shoreline surrounding the site.
Booth 14
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.
Booth 15
Site Development Plan – General Lucius N. Clay National Guard Center (CNGC)
Client: Burns & McDonnell
Supervisor: Stephan Durham, Ph.D.
Project Team: Kiley Callihan, Tyler Redmond, Christy Sanchez
The Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) is considering the re-development and re-alignment of a 30-acre site located at the Clay National Guard Center (CNGC) in Marietta, GA to accommodate a more integrated Regional Training Institute campus. Our team, working alongside Burns & McDonnell, was tasked with designing a Site Development plan for this re-design.
Booth 16
Smyrna First Baptist – New Church Building
Client: Smyrna First Baptist
Supervisor: Matthew Bilskie, Ph.D.
Project Team: Colson Crosby, Bryce Hale, Alexander Ichikawa
ABC Engineering was tasked by Southern Company and Smyrna First Baptist Church to design a new church site. The primary objective of our team is to develop a solution that prioritizes effective stormwater management while also creating an attractive and welcoming environment.
Booth 17
South Garcon Point Road Shoreline Protection Project
Client: AtkinsRealis, Inc.
Supervisor: Matthew Bilskie, Ph.D.
Project Team: Sarah Aldama, Judson Grantham, John Kreimeyer, Katherine Sha
A vulnerable segment of South Garcon Point Road in Santa Rosa County, Florida frequently sustains damage during coastal storms, which requires costly and repeated repairs. Without a shoreline protection intervention and updates, the roadway, properties, and access for the residents remain at high risk of
Booth 18
SR 75 @ SR 384 Intersection Improvement, White County
Client: KCI Technologies, Inc.
Supervisor: Jidong Yang, Ph.D.
Project Team: Luke Bornhorst, Evan Casey, Alexander Yamamoto
This project focused on developing intersection improvement plans for SR 75 and SR 384 near Helen, Georgia. Our team at Classic City Engineering completed the full design process, including a concept report, design alternatives, evaluation, and a preliminary plan set. The project provided hands-on experience in roadway design, alternative analysis, and technical reporting while improving safety and traffic efficiency.
Booth 19
SR44 over Cedar Creek Bridge Replacement
Client: Michael Baker International
Supervisor: Mi geum Chorzepa, Ph.D.
Project Team: Geizi Camarillo, Nathaniel Keller, Nikolai Van Huyssteen
A functionally obsolete bridge located on SR44 bordering Putnam and Jones county needs to be completely replaced. During the fall semester, the work consisted of deciding on a conceptual and preliminary layout with the provided roadway information. In the spring semester, final design calculations and bridge plans will be finalized with a construction schedule and cost estimate for this project.
Booth 20
Structural Design and Repair for Electrical In-Use Transmission Structure
Client: Osmose Utilities Services
Supervisor: Edwin Lim, Ph.D.
Project Team: Josie Nguyen, Olivia Perrone, Clayton Walsh
The temporary support will hold up the damaged transmission tower as work is getting done to fix it.
Booth 21
Sustainable Housing Development at 250 Will Hunter Road
Client: Armentrout Matheny Thurmond PC
Supervisor: Gokul Vasudevan, Ph.D.
Project Team: Matthew Grohovac, Joshua Monroe, Parks Weaver
JPM has been tasked to develop a comprehensive plan for an infill lot that maximizes residential density in Athens, Georgia. With the University of Georgia’s population continuing to grow, this effort aims to help meet long term student housing demand and support the community for generations to come.
Booth 22
Battle Row Restriping and Traffic Calming and Telfair Street Improvements
Client: Archway Partnership & Turn Back the Block LLC.
Supervisor: Stephan Durham, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ethan Santucci, Kendrick Borst, Kaylee Tam
The Battle Row and Telfair Street Redesign is a project focused on implementing traffic calming measures and improving pedestrian safety along two main thoroughfares in the historic neighborhood of Harrisburg in Augusta, GA.
Booth 23
Bird Removal Solution for Industrial Poultry Houses
Client: University of Georgia
Supervisor: Bill Tollner, Ph.D.
Project Team: Hunter Hudson, Matthew Sherritt, Edgar Reyes-Cornejo, Evan Harper, William Kaericher
This project develops an autonomous, robot-mounted bird removal system for industrial poultry houses. The design integrates a scoop-based retrieval mechanism, top-mounted storage, and a passive deterrent. This will allow for safe navigation through dense flocks, reduce overall biosecurity risks, and improve operational efficiency through an automated solution.
Booth 24
Canning Plant Renovation
Client: Archway Partnership: Colquitt County
Supervisor: Roger Hilten, Ph.D.
Project Team: Mauricio Castro Negrete, Crispin Kabongo, Nicholas Petcu, Ajay Singh
The Colquitt County School District task involves a feasibility study for the adaptive reuse of an underutilized cinderblock canning plant. The objective is to transform the structure into a multi-use community facility that provides centralized, climate-controlled storage for student support programs. This project aims to repurpose existing infrastructure to enhance the district’s ability to serve its students and families effectively.
Booth 25
City of Dublin Stormwater Mapping and Improvement Plan
Client: Archway Partnership: Dublin-Laurens County
Supervisor: Felix Santiago-Collazo, Ph.D.
Project Team: Alexis Baker, Jason Franklin, Yejin Nam
This project focuses on evaluating and redesigning the aging municipal stormwater infrastructure near Stubbs Park in the City of Dublin, Georgia, to reduce localized flooding and improve public safety. The project includes mapping existing stormwater infrastructure, assessing system capacity, and developing immediate and long-term drainage solutions in collaboration with the City of Dublin and the University of Georgia Archway Program.
Booth 26
City of Dudley Sewer System Improvements
Client: Archway Partnership: Laurens County
Supervisor: Felix Santiago-Collazo, Ph.D.
Project Team: William Hawthorne, Rylee Bender, Joshua Hamilton
Our team is designing sewer system improvements for the City of Dudley, Georgia. The project addresses capacity limitations, infiltration issues, and regulatory compliance. Planned improvements include a secondary storage pond and optimization of the existing treatment pond.
Booth 27
City of Elberton Roadway Revitalization
Client: GDOT
Supervisor: Robert Awuah-Baffour, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ava DellaDonna, Jacob Palgon, Reed Robinson
This project focuses on improving safety conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists along the SR 72 corridor in Elberton, GA while maintaining efficient traffic flow through the key route. Over a 10-year period, 371 crashes occurred along the corridor, 33% being rear-end crashes. The project will evaluate th
Booth 28
Danielsville Court House Parking Pedestrian Flow in Parking
Client: GDOT
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.
Booth 29
Hart County Sheriff’s Station Facility Expansion and Site Improvement Plan
Client: Archway Partnership: Hart County
Supervisor: Stephan Durham, Ph.D.
Project Team: Caleb Carrillo de Albornoz, Danielle Lankford, Matthew Lester
This project develops an engineering design for the expansion of the Hart County Sheriff’s Station to address space limitations and operational needs. The plan includes a building addition, improved parking and circulation, drainage upgrades, and phased construction planning. The design supports long-term functionality, safety, and future growth for the Sheriff’s Office.
Booth 30
Lake Russell National Recreation Area Master Redesign
Client: US Forest Service
Supervisor: Felix Santiago-Collazo, Ph.D.
Project Team: Elias Gomez Del Rio, Evan Hutchinson, Michael Tamasi
A redesign of the recreation area that is part of the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area located in Habersham county, Georgia. The project modernizes the campground and day-use areas and provides users with amenities to enhance the outdoor experience.
Booth 31
Maya Heritage Center: Sustainable Aquaculture and Community Farming
Client: Maya Heritage Center
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D. & Roger Hilten, Ph.D.
Project Team: Zane Adams, Mitchel Chang, Nicole Hodgkinson, Yiwei Wang, Alayna Wilson
The Maya Heritage Center, located in the Yucatán Peninsula of rural Mexico, has tasked our group with sustaining Maya culture by developing a more engineering-forward version of the k’anché. Our goal is to create a sustainable design using both hydroponic and soil-based farming, along with a user g
Booth 32
Parking Lot Redesign in Murphey Candler Park
Client: City of Brookhaven
Supervisor: Felix Santiago-Collazo, Ph.D.
Project Team: Christian Aldama, Jacob Bull, Charles Cobb
This project aims to ensure ease of access for ADA parking, address drainage, and enhance traffic/pedestrian flow. Parking spots are reorganized. A northern egress has been incorporated; providing another needed point of entrance & exit. Parking medians & islands have been lowered below the asphalt elevation; ensuring runoff coll
Booth 33
Porterdale Historic Train Depot Welcome Center Conversion
Client: Archway Partnership: Newton County
Supervisor: Gokul Vasudevan, Ph.D.
Project Team: Marlin Wortham, Arbella Amburn, Spiros Kefalas, MacKenna Battenhouse
Renovating Porterdale’s Historic Train Depot and surrounding site will provide a lively communal space for residents and visitors. With the inclusion of a welcome center, indoor and outdoor event space, and amenities, the project will serve the growing community for years to come.
Booth 34
Riverwalk Development for City of Porterdale
Client: Archway Partnership: Newton County
Supervisor: Felix Santiago-Collazo, Ph.D.
Project Team: Georgia Edwards, Reese Conner, Elizabeth Hester
GRB engineering was tasked with creating a riverwalk along the Yellow River in Porterdale, Georgia. The paved path provides a safe, accessible route that will feature a community greenspace, benches, lighting, as well as a connection to the Yellow River Park and disk golf course.
Booth 35
Skidaway Island Coastal Flooding Mitigation
Client: University of Georgia
Supervisor: Brock Woodson, Ph.D.
Project Team: Aaron Ferguson, Andrew Pollock, Sophia Summers
TideTech was tasked by the UGA Office of Emergency Preparedness, in partnership with the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, to design solutions to address flooding on the Skidaway campus. The final designs will consist of a site plan for a new workshop building on the south end of campus and a design/research for an upland berm along the edge of campus bordering the Skidaway River.
Booth 36
SR 365 Safety Improvements at 3 Intersections
Client: GDOT
Supervisor: Robert Awuah-Baffour, Ph.D.
Project Team: Tai Dang, Jacob Keller, Zachary Tishgarten
This project addresses three intersections along SR 365 in Hall County to enhance safety and reduce crashes, particularly angle crashes. Redesigned intersections have geometric and signal changes, with cost-benefit analysis and traffic simulations included to support the team’s preferred alternatives.
Booth 37
Valdosta Flooding Assessment
Client: Housing Resource Solutions Inc.
Supervisor: Felix Santiago-Collazo, Ph.D.
Project Team: Marleigh Broomberg, Hyunji Cho, Megan Blocker
A flooding assessment was completed for a neighborhood in Valdosta, GA, that was facing increasingly frequent and severe flood events. This project identified the primary cause of the flooding and developed a design solution that reduces future flood risk and introduces new recreational spaces for the community.
Booth 38
Vehicle to Infrastructure Communication Environment: SPaT to AV simulations
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Qianwen Li, Ph.D.
Project Team: Justin Moreno, Elvin Saucedo-Alvarez, Wyatt Miller, Jack Shade, Tahmeed Ahmed
Vehicle to Infrastructure Communication Environment (VICE) is a simulation environment designed to imitate real time signal phase and timing communication to connected vehicles. VICE allows for research on connected vehicles and infrastructure in a scalable testing environment. Infrastructure and vehicle control algorithms can be tested safely, reducing development and testing costs.
Booth 39
Water Treatment Plant Feasibility Study for Hart County Water and Sewer Authority
Client: Archway Partnership: Hart County
Supervisor: Whitney Pagan, Ph.D.
Project Team: Thomas Collins, McKayla Sweatt, Alexander Thrash
The project explores the feasibility of building a new water treatment plant on parcel I56G016 in Hart County, Georgia. This project assesses potential intake locations, site suitability, treatment plant design options, regulatory requirements, and financial viability to help the county better utilize its water allotment from Lake Hartwell.
Booth 40
Wayne County Fitness Complex
Client: Wayne County
Supervisor: Stephan Durham, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ansley Carroll, Audrey Henderson, Logan Mayzurk
The Wayne County Fitness Complex is a civil site design project for a multi-use aquatic and fitness facility. The development includes competition and recreational pools, athletic and classroom spaces, support facilities, parking accommodations, and preserved acreage to support future expansion of the Wayne County Recreation Department athletic programs.
Booth 41
AI & LLM Chatbot Design for Training Lung Health Professionals
Client: University of Georgia
Supervisor: Renny Badra, Ph.D.
Project Team: Sanjitha Joseph, Abdulkarim Haddad, Abhinav Boggavarapu, Trent Jones
This project develops an AI-powered chatbot to support lung health professionals in diagnosing respiratory conditions and to provide a risk-free training environment for students. The system integrates machine learning models, user-uploaded data, and scenario-based simulations to predict lung responses un
Computerized System or Software Design
The Computerized System or Software Design category challenges teams to develop and/or integrate software into the operation, management, or control of a system or device.
Booth 42
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.
Booth 43
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis in Power Systems with Distributed Energy Resources
Client: Burns & McDonnell
Supervisor: Jin Ye, Ph.D.
Project Team: Cooper Brown, Calyce Cosby, Joshua Vickers
This project develops a software tool to evaluate how distributed energy resources (DERs), such as inverter-based generation, affect arc-flash incident energy in electric distribution systems. The tool integrates industry standards and simulation-based modeling to improve the accuracy of arc-flash risk assessments as power systems modernize.
Booth 44
Automated Irrigation System
Client: UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Supervisor: Bill Tollner, Ph.D.
Project Team: Haley Nguyen, Jacob Callahan, Christopher Jackson, Joseph Orlowsky
The project aims to design, test, and implement a low-cost irrigation controller using soil moisture sensors and a create a system to monitor it which the Ferrarezi Lab will further manufacture and sell on a not-for-profit basis to help offset the costs of manufacturing and system maintenance. With a focus on water conservation, soil health, and increased efficiency for medium to large scale applications. The system focuses on wireless connectivity and ease of use.
Booth 45
Automatic Tire Depth Detection
Client: Cox Automotive
Supervisor: Mark Trudgen, Ph.D.
Project Team: Rishab Seshadri, Aubrey David, Diego Hergert, Eric Santoyo, Kiran Erickson
This project aims to improve tire tread readings using computer vision. This will allow for more accurate tire tread readings and data collection.
Booth 46
Design of a Roadside Sensor System
Client: Rowen Foundation
Supervisor: Adel Al Weshah, Ph.D.
Project Team: Disha Rachur, Raphael Aduamah, Andrew Newman, Anne Cooke
The Rowen Foundation is a 2000-acre ‘knowledge community’ campus located in Dacula, GA, just off SR-316. The project is a design package for a smart intersection, created using sensors to collect data on vehicle speed, traffic volume, and pedestrian volume at the entrance from SR-316 into the campus.
Booth 47
EcoGuardian AI – Real-Time Environmental Monitoring Using Agentic AI
Client: Capgemini
Supervisor: Victor L. Philippe
Project Team: Hadiza Sarr, Anna Greenhut, Victoria Garay-Moreno
EcoGuardian AI is an intelligent environmental monitoring system that combines IoT sensors, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven decision logic to track air quality conditions in real time. The system analyzes CO₂, temperature, humidity, and particulate data to automatically trigger ventilation and alerts, improving environmental safety while reducing unnecessary manual monitoring and energy waste.
Booth 48
Electrical Grid Reliability – AMI Momentary Outage Analysis
Client: Jackson EMC
Supervisor: Tianqi Hong, Ph.D.
Project Team: Brandon Barboza, Brayden Bell, Benjamin Bradley
We need a way (program) to analyze the momentary outages reported by meters to try to find commonalities in equipment (specifically reclosers). This would help us identify reclosers that had momentary outages and help us identify issues such as right of way that we may not see otherwise. The goal would be to more proactively address issues and increase reliability in the electrical grid.
Booth 49
Medical Lab Ordering Simulation Platform
Client: AU/UGA Medical Partnership
Supervisor: Eman Saleh, Ph.D., Ph.D.
Project Team: Caitlien Nguyen, Rudra Patel, Lauren Ashworth, Blake Withee, Marra Young
The Timed Lab Ordering Simulation Platform is structured to aid in early medical education, where there is a critical gap in the lack of accessible, realistic, and interactive training tools for diagnostic test ordering. This project aims to bridge the gap by generating a standalone, customizable simulation platform that emulates the essential features of test ordering systems seen in real EMR systems without integrating their high cost, rigidity, or steep learning curves.
Booth 50
M-type Asteroid Sampling Simulator
Client: NASA – Arizona State University
Supervisor: Renny Badra, Ph.D.
Project Team: Parker Anderson, Emerson Hall, Jim Brown, Bryan Ip
This project simulates sampling operations on an M-type asteroid using a digital twin connected to a physical robotic arm. The system integrates mechanical design, embedded sensing, and real-time data exchange to mirror physical motion in a virtual environment, enabling analysis of surface interaction, control strategies, and mission-relevant sampling behavior for future space exploration.
Booth 51
Rainwater Collection Design for Water Sustainability
Client: Watts
Supervisor: David Stooksbury, Ph.D.
Project Team: Cole Collins, Cole Collins, Katherine Hefty, Harris Kopelman
This project develops an easy-to-use Excel-based tool to help engineers accurately size rainwater collection systems using local climate and building data. The tool also performs cost and return-on-investment analyses, reducing reliance on worst-case assumptions while improving system performance, affordability, and adoption of sustainable rainwater harvesting solutions.
Booth 52
Text-to-3D Model Generator
Client: Gulfstream Aerospace
Supervisor: Kyle Johnsen, Ph.D.
Project Team: Jesse Franks, Varun Menon, Mathew Uliasz, Garron Floyd
Gulfstream Aerospace is exploring ways to more efficiently produce 3D assets to be used in conceptual aircraft interior renderings. This project uses a multi-stage AI-based approach that incorporates user feedback to take a simple text prompt all the way to a detailed, scalable 3D model to support aircraft interior design teams.
Booth 54
Table Tennis Trainer 1
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Christopher Herring, Ph.D.
Project Team: Lucian Bracy, Liam Dabelstein, Jake VanEssendelft, Nathaniel LeBlanc, Grant Monroe
The Table Tennis Trainer is an autonomous robotic arm designed to provide players with a consistent practice experience. The trainer utilizes camera tracking and prediction algorithms to intercept and return served balls. This project creates a software foundation intended to serve as a platform for future capstone teams.
Creative Machine Design
The Creative Machine Design category challenges teams to design innovative machines or improvements of an existing mechanical device or system by identifying materials, describing machine characteristics (mechanical and/or electrical), testing and evaluating, and determining an appropriate manufacturing process for fabrication of the components or the entire machine.
Booth 55
Table Tennis Trainer 2
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Benjamin Fahrman, Ph.D.
Project Team: Jonathan Duplain, Tae Lee, Zane Peeler, Benjamin Pumphrey, Theodore Williamson
The Table Tennis Trainer is an autonomous robotic arm designed to provide players with a consistent practice experience. The arm uses 5 degrees of freedom to intercept and return served balls. This project creates a mechanical foundation intended to serve as a platform for future capstone teams.
Booth 56
Wind Tunnel Test Section Retrofit and Re-Instrumentation
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Nektaria Karagiannis, Marco Bruno, Michael Clifford, Noam Fridman, Gavin Jacobs, Juan Rosales
The UGA College of Engineering selected our team to redesign and develop a wind tunnel force balance and data acquisition system for measuring lift and drag characteristics of various airfoils, wings, and aircraft models.
Booth 57
MicroMouse
Client: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Supervisor: Kyle Johnsen, Ph.D.
Project Team: Jordan Howard, Omar Naqib, Neel Desai, Allen Rucker
The aim of this project is to develop and build an autonomous ‘mouse’ within an 80×160 mm (3×6 in) and a modular 2880×2880 mm (9.5×9.5 ft) maze. The mouse must solve and traverse the maze in under 20 seconds.
Booth 58
Formula SAE EV – Frame/Chassis Team
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Benjamin Fahrman, Ph.D.
Project Team: Christopher Benton, Ricardo Camaran, David Lovett, Michael Moore, Connor Parsons
UGA Motorsports is redesigning the chassis of its Formula SAE internal combustion vehicle for the 2027 EV competition. The project’s main goal is to modify the current 2025 chassis to satisfy performance and safety requirements.
Booth 59
Formula SAE EV – Powertrain Team
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Wayne Johnson, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ian Garrison, Philip Alequin, Noah Madelil, Tate Papenhagen, Olivia Scheimann
Designed a revised accumulator cell configuration for a Formula SAE electric vehicle, addressing packaging constraints, safety requirements, and system performance goals. The concept supports integration into a new chassis while meeting FSAE electric vehicle regulations.
Booth 60
Formula SAE EV – Suspension Team
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Kevin Wu, M.S.
Project Team: Jake Skiba, Benjamin Bajramovic, Joseph Gable, Jared Mallard, Benjamin Parker
The team designed a bespoke suspension system for a Formula SAE Electric vehicle to reduce development time for future competition cars. The system emphasizes modular geometry, rapid iteration, and manufacturability while maintaining competitive vehicle performance.
Booth 61
Design Build Fly Aerodynamic Profile
Client: AIAA Student Chapter – DBF
Supervisor: Ben Thomas, Ph.D.
Project Team: Tasleem Bhatti, Varshinii Kanagaraj, Leah Madsen, Dahla Myers, Rishab Shekhar
The AIAA Design Build Fly Competition challenges teams to create an RC aircraft that can complete a set of missions. This year, the challenge is to design a banner-towing bush plane that can carry passengers and cargo. Our design team provided the aerodynamic profile for UGA’s entry, optimizing for speed and carrying capacity.
Booth 62
Improved Multi-Spindle Drill
Client: Kelley Manufacturing Co.
Supervisor: Bill Tollner, Ph.D.
Project Team: Elijah Freeman, John Blackerby, Marvin Brown, Daniel Corriher, Elizabeth Mathis
Install an electromagnetic clutch and PLC system to disconnect an electric motor upon high loads to prevent motor burn out.
Booth 63
Georgia Power Remote Control Live Line Tool Tree Trimming/Removal attachment
Client: Georgia Power Company
Supervisor: Sidney Thompson, Ph.D.
Project Team: Tahj Courage, Justin Abad, Grayson Aldridge, John Fulford, Ashley Litz, Antonio Raimondo, Asa Weil
Georgia Power is seeking a cutting device that can be remotely operated from the ground. This device will aid in clearing limbs that have caused outages, or could cause future outages, and increase efficiency in power restoration. This project meets these goals by attaching a remotely operated cutting device to the live line tools used in the field by varying personnel.
Booth 64
Promoting Electric Propulsion
Client: American Society of Naval Engineers
Supervisor: Peter Kner, Ph.D.
Project Team: Seth Brand, Nicholas Goodstone, Audrey Pearce
This project explores electric propulsion as an alternative to conventional watercraft systems and was developed for the American Society of Naval Engineers’ Promoting Electric Propulsion competition. The project focuses on electronics, system integration, and performance analysis while highlighting how electric propulsion can support efficient, modern marine transportation.
Booth 65
ASTM Lower Body – Exoskeleton for Firefighters Challenge
Client: ASTM
Supervisor: Kevin Wu, M.S.
Project Team: Anna Paulus, Matthew Primiano, Walker Givens, Daniel Orta
Our capstone project focuses on designing and prototyping a lightweight, affordable exoskeleton to reduce physical strain and injury risk for firefighters. Through biomechanical analysis, user interviews, and iterative testing, our team develops an ergonomic assistive device that enhances mobility, endurance, and safety in demanding emergency environments.
Booth 66
CO₂ Absorption Testing Apparatus for Nawkaw Coatings
Client: Nawkaw
Supervisor: Jim Kastner, Ph.D. & Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ablavi Alessou, Eve Heslin, Kaedin Alvarez, Scott Seuser, Nikolaj Todorovski
This project develops a lab-scale apparatus and standardized testing procedure to quantify carbon dioxide absorption by NawTone-K, a silicate-based architectural coating. The system measures CO₂ concentration changes during the 24-hour curing process under controlled conditions, enabling kinetic modeling and providing quantifiable data to support sustainability and marketing claims.
Booth 67
Design and Analysis of Extrusion Mechanics for an Adapted Fused Deposition Modeling System on Asteroid 16-Psyche
Client: NASA – Arizona State University
Supervisor: Beshoy Morkos, Ph.D.
Project Team: Luke Hampson, William Massa, Elena Vazquez, Jackson Wise, Zachary Wright
This project investigates adapted fused deposition modeling (FDM) extrusion for additive manufacturing on the surface of asteroid 16 Psyche. By varying nozzle geometry, extrusion force, and operating conditions, the study evaluates extrusion stability and layer adhesion on the surface of Psyche. The work assesses the practicality of FDM-based manufacturing in extreme extraterrestrial environments.
Booth 68
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.
Booth 69
Enhancing Level-3 EV Charging Infrastructure and User Experience in Central and North Georgia
Client: STEGO, Inc
Supervisor: Kevin Wu, M.S.
Project Team: Tram Nguyen, Aman Boricha-masand, Edwin Webb
Our team partnered with STEGO to identify customer needs relating to EV charging station use. Based on the findings we have conducted, we developed a self-guiding EV charging handle and holster system to improve docking consistency, reduce connector damage, and improve overall user experience. The system uses passive magnetic guidance, magnetic sensing, and LED feedback to confirm correct handling placement and ensure safety.
Booth 70
Improved Clay Target Thrower
Client: Tift Shotgun Team
Supervisor: Ben Thomas, Ph.D.
Project Team: William Baskin, Jake Czworka, Christopher Green, Michael Wood, Hosanna Worku
This project develops an improved clay target thrower that reduces safety risks associated with traditional spring-loaded energy storage systems. The team will design and test a prototype that uses a safer energy-storage method while maintaining comparable launch performance and reliability.
Booth 71
NASA Psyche – Future Power Solutions for Exploring Hypothesized Surfaces
Client: NASA – Arizona State University
Supervisor: Kevin Wu, M.S.
Project Team: Frederick Hall, Max Cochran, Reid Rehberg, Evan Sagatovski, Christian Stevens
The Psyche Power Solution team is designing a reliable rover power system for a future NASA mission to the asteroid Psyche, supporting autonomous navigation, communications, and scientific exploration. The project evaluates and develops a hybrid plutonium-238 RTG–Stirling power system to deliver efficient, continuous, and long-duration energy independent of limited solar exposure. The system is designed to be scalable and adaptable for future deep-space rover missions.
Booth 72
NASA Survive the Night – Lifecycle Logistics Supply Chain
Client: New Mexico State University
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Liam Anderson, Ian Doran, William Hudson, Kristof Kumaran, John McGowan
NASA’s Artemis program is seeking pressurized logistics containers to store life-sustaining supplies for lunar missions. The challenge is to design a cargo container that will maintain temperature and pressures through harsh lunar conditions.
Booth 73
NASA’s Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
Client: University of Georgia
Supervisor: Kevin Wu, M.S.
Project Team: Jerry Gonzalez, Owen Nesbit, Ishaan Patel, Quinn Rodier
The NASA’s Gateway to Blue Skies Competition Team was tasked with designing an innovative system or new technology that can be implemented into modern aviation maintenance. This team has designed a concept for an autonomous quantum sensing aerial drone capable of scanning aircraft exteriors to detect structural strain and material anomalies for predictive and preventative maintenance.
Booth 74
Psyche Asteroid Rover Mobility System
Client: NASA – Arizona State University
Supervisor: Beshoy Morkos, Ph.D.
Project Team: Austin Copper, Sydney Harbinson, Brodie Leiser, Alexander Twardos
The NASA Psyche Asteroid mission sent an orbiter to the metallic asteroid Psyche, located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, with arrival set for Summer 2029. Using NASA’s current description of the hypothesized surface conditions of asteroid Psyche, our team is tasked with developing an adaptive rover mobility system capable of traversing various terrains. Our design choices must account for Psyche’s lack of atmosphere, extremely low gravity relative to our moon, and hazardous, metallic terrain.
Booth 75
Puerto Rico Hydro Turbine Design (2.0)
Client: Green Power Technologies Puerto Rico
Supervisor: Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Arleigh Berner, Christian Hewling, Brian Pava, Dalton Self, Riley Walter
The capstone project is to use CAD software and CFD analysis to model an optimal hydro-turbine manifold. The focus is the geometry of the manifold and inlet size and angle to best optimize flow and pressure. The client wants to distribute power in Puerto Rico siting micro grids utilizing these hydro-turbines.
Booth 76
Sustainable Tooling Design and Waste Reduction in Preco Flat Press Operations at TSG Resolute
Client: TSG Resolute
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D. & Nedialka Iordanova, Ph.D.
Project Team: Edison Huang, Nicholas Kearns, Nicholas Kusumo, Nolan Pham
TSG utilizes Preco flat presses to stamp out feed material into parts for further manufacturing. Over time, the die of the press wears down due to cyclic striking with underlying bed. This project aims to extend the life of the die to increase operational speeds, reduce waste, and lower costs.
Booth 77
Universal Leak Test Plug for EV Battery Packs
Client: Cox Automotive
Supervisor: Roger Hilten, Ph.D.
Project Team: Braden Bamburowski, Cade Bennett, Michael Floyd, Rahul Vanga
Current EV battery leak testing requires multiple custom plugs to create seals. This project aims to develop a universal sealing device that can quickly and easily seal a range of openings.
Booth 78
Bio-Inspired Three-Stage Lunar Cargo Mission with Hybrid Launch Propulsion
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Wayne Johnson, Ph.D.
Project Team: Sydney Orlofsky, William Talley, Tyler White, Kristen Zack
Our team was tasked to design a bio-inspired three-stage lunar cargo mission and optimize the performance of a hybrid rocket engine within that architecture. Using simulation and mission trade studies, our team evaluates how an improved hybrid motor (including fuel-grain geometry and flow behavior) impacts stage sizing, trajectory planning, and overall feasibility for a theoretical trip to the Moon. The result is a clear, systems-level concept that links propulsion optimization to end-to-end mission performance.
Booth 79
Formula SAE ICE – Research and Development
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Wayne Johnson, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ayden Tucker, Thomas Barton, Elizabeth Ramey, Tyler Schroeder, Jay Shah
The UGA Motorsports powertrain team intends to implement a variable length intake system on the 2026-2027 internal combustion vehicle. Our team has been tasked with researching and developing an intake concept to support this initiative.
Booth 80
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.
Booth 81
UGA Rocketry Hybrid Motor Test Stand
Client: AIAA Student Chapter – IREC
Supervisor: Ben Thomas, Ph.D.
Project Team: Austin Applestone, Benjamin Bower, Cade Espy, Connor Perrine, Carson Rutledge
UGA Rocketry tasked us with developing a static fire test stand to collect data from their hybrid rocket motor. A physical product was produced and tested using a real J-impulse class rocket motor to verify structural and data acquisition capabilities. This test stand is vital for the team’s future submissions into the IREC competition.
Manufactured System or Process/Program Design
The Manufactured System or Process/Program Design category challenges teams to design a system and/or process by which raw materials are transformed into products with specific physical and chemical properties. The system will typically include casting and molding, machining, joining, and/or shearing and forming within an appropriate manufacturing environment.
Booth 82
3D Printer Filament Dehumidifier/Dryer
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Adam Wineland, Ph.D.
Project Team: Angela Sun, Elijah Pham, Matthew Nguyen, Jacob Tarleton
The College of Engineering Fabrication Facilities provides a variety of 3d printing resources to students. The filament for these prints is susceptible to deterioration from its storage environment, resulting in printer malfunctions. Our group will design a storage cabinet with temperature and humidity controls to resolve these issues.
Booth 83
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.
Booth 84
Automated Loctite Dispensing System for Wheel Studs
Client: Kubota
Supervisor: Roger Hilten, Ph.D.
Project Team: Jonathan Blackburn, Marco Villanueva, Denver Watson, Andrew Winkler
This project focuses on designing an automated Loctite dispensing system for wheel studs used in Kubota assemblies. The device will apply a precise, consistent amount of Loctite to each stud and present it to the operator, reducing material waste, improving cleanliness, and increasing efficiency in the assembly process.
Booth 85
Home-designed plasma system using RF generator
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Kun Yao, Ph.D.
Project Team: Charles Marion, Nevan Mukherjee, Aaron Ho
This project aims to design a plasma chamber using a supplied RF generator. The plasma chamber will aim to pasteurize food to help aid Dr. Fanbin Kong’s research at the University of Georgia Department of Food Science and Technology.
Booth 86
Implementing Automation : A Systems Engineering Approach with SMI Composites
Client: SMI Composites LLC
Supervisor: Kevin Wu, M.S.
Project Team: Jonathon Carver, Neelav Kharel, Mollie Lariscy, Bradyn Suber, Monica Swistock
An automated paint system design was needed by composite autoclave parts manufacturer SMI Composites to address inefficiencies and high scrap rates caused by manual processes and environmental variability. The proposed solution implements robotic paint arms and climate-controlled booths to standardize application, decrease lead times, and enhance overall coating quality. This design aims to reduce labor costs and waste while ensuring consistent, high-performance finishes for aerospace and automotive components.
Booth 87
Improved Mineral Recovery Through Temperature Management
Client: Chemours
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: John Jardina, Isabella Scott, Ana Bleeker, Ezra Petron, Chloe Roberts
The Chemours Offerman mineral sand separation plant observes lower processing temperatures in the colder winter months which results in less efficient separation and lowered daily throughput. The goal of this project is to determine a temperature management solution to mitigate this heat loss and provide for more optimal separation.
Booth 88
J&J Monomer Optimization
Client: Johnson & Johnson
Supervisor: Jim Kastner, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ryan Goode, Emily Lariscy, Kevin Chen, Campbell Munsey, Brianna Wong
Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine is seeking a singular solution for two monomer column packing process, GLY and PDO. The project design aims to streamline production, reduce changeover time and reduce operational risks.
Booth 89
KanBan Inventory Mgt. System
Client: Compac
Supervisor: Roger Hilten, Ph.D.
Project Team: Jessica Anthonisamy, Kiruthiga Durai Kannadevan, Ryan Fiscus, Russell Quinter
Compac Industries delivers innovative solutions through a variety of product brands. Our task is to integrate a Kanban system with Compac’s existing ERP, NetSuite, to improve their manufacturing process and inventory management. The goals of our design are to reduce stockouts to 0%, reduce warehouse inventory by 20%, improve labor efficiency by 20 hours per week, and reduce errors by 5%.
Booth 90
Kubota Engine Installation Improvement
Client: Kubota
Supervisor: Roger Hilten, Ph.D.
Project Team: Anthony Johnson, Brandon Nestor, Lucas Robinson, Robert Serrano, Alexander Turner
The goal of our project is to improve the functionality and reduce the unneccesary movements within the current engine installation process. To do so, we are changing the layout and adding multiple minor conveniences in order to best improve the efficiency and work flow for our segment of manufacturing. This will bring about a safer environment and a more consistent manufacturing time.
Booth 91
Manufacturing Facility Energy Optimization
Client: RESRG Automotive
Supervisor: Roger Hilten, Ph.D.
Project Team: Mason Autry, Ryan Behan, Ryen Espejo, Tyson Thurmond
SRG’s facility in Covington, GA has significant energy use in all its operations. Large, sophisticated machinery requires a closely controlled climate which drives high HVAC costs. The goal of this project is reduce the energy use for HVAC and compressed air at the facility. This project aims to research the potential implementation of new equipment and a comprehensive Building Management System (BMS) focused on optimizing electrical energy usage across the facility.
Booth 92
Manufacturing Tire Tread Drop Down Control
Client: Michelin
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Divya Vemuri, Jennica Joseph, Tyler Cleaveland, John Hartgerink, Tracy Jones
This project aims to develop a more efficient and repeatable tread-positioning system at Michelin’s Covington facility to reduce scrap and variability in curing presses. By improving clamp surfaces and refining PLC motion control, our solution targets significant waste reduction and reliable integration into the existing operations.
Booth 93
Aluminum Plaque Diffuser Sanding Automation
Client: Price Industries
Supervisor: Sidney Thompson, Ph.D.
Project Team: James Burgess, Sean Disco, Luke Edwards, William Ivey
This project was to design an automated way for Price Industries to sand their aluminum plaque diffusers, which are currently sanded by hand. The team created a design that is an easy-to-use, repeatable process that produces a consistent and high quality surface finish.
Booth 94
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.
Booth 95
Smart Inventory Station with Autonomous Delivery System – At UGA Innovation Factory
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Adam Wineland, Ph.D.
Project Team: Jackson Barlow, David Harris, Marcelo Lannaman, Juan Paez
This project aims to design, prototype, and implement a smart inventory management and autonomous delivery system for an assembly environment. The system will integrate real-time inventory sensing with mobile and collaborative robotic automation to enhance materials logistics in a low-volume manufacturing cell.
Booth 96
Manufacturing transfer of 80 Series Egg Crate Grille Dutchman
Client: Price Industries
Supervisor: Sidney Thompson, Ph.D.
Project Team: Anthony Belmonte, Hareet Patwa, John Spivey, Patrick Woodall
Price’s Egg Crate Grille is produced using a cornerstone piece called a Dutchman. The Dutchman must be cleaned of die press oily material and oriented properly before introduction into the egg crate grille process.
Booth 97
NASA Psyche – Low-Frequency Antenna Design
Client: NASA – Arizona State University
Supervisor: Mehmet Kurum
Project Team: Avery Banks, Adithya Raviprakash
This project focuses on designing a deployable radio antenna concept for potential future missions to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. The antenna is intended to help scientists explore the universe from a quieter radio environment beyond Earth. Our team developed and tested several models to ensure reliable performance under Psyche’s extreme surface and environmental conditions.
Booth 98
Optimization of Additive Manufacturing Designs for Cost Efficiency and Durability in Automotive Applications
Client: BMW
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Aaron Chamlee, Benjamin Cook, Favour Ezenwiwe, Ryu Niinobe, Samuel Sanders
This project focuses on the optimization of the additive manufacturing designs used in the BMW Spartanburg plant paint shop. Our team has been tasked with reducing print times and material costs, along with increasing part durability.
Booth 99
Pepsi Automated Warehouse Reject Reduction
Client: Pepsi Beverages Group
Supervisor: Roger Hilten, Ph.D.
Project Team: Gaelen Collins, Asa Fort, Andrew Harkness, Ashwath Rajkumar, Zachary Thompson
Pepsi Beverages North America’s (PBNA) bottling plant in Stone Mountain, GA is having issues with end-of-line pallet rejects that severely hinder their throughput and automated warehouse efficiency. The capstone team is assigned with identifying the root causes of these rejects by analyzing factory data and metrics, and developing solution(s) to help reduce PBNA’s pallet reject rate to their target of <1%.
Booth 100
Propulsion Systems Aerodynamic Flow Modeling and Simulation
Client: Pratt & Whitney
Supervisor: Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Noah Atkinson, Mark Fleeman, Gavin Foster, Cedric Sarmiento
Pratt & Whitney is seeking an accurate jet engine simulation model to analyze airflow behavior. The PW1100G-JM unit will be used, and all components of the engine will be modeled.
Booth 101
Reduced Downtime via Improved Pipe Switching
Client: Chemours
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Aaron Attipoe, Joseph Fennell, Rowan Swingley, Daulton Waddell
This project improves the pipe switching process at Chemours’ sand ore mining mill in Charlton County, Georgia. The current method requires a full mill shutdown and manual rotation of large steel elbows. Our team’s goal is to design a safer, more efficient concept to reduce downtime and simplify switching operations.
Booth 102
Robins AFB Smart Laboratory Inventory Management System
Client: Robins Air Force Base
Supervisor: Renny Badra, Ph.D.
Project Team: Austin Schumann, Justin Susan, William Gary, James Vinup
This project aims to improve how test fixtures, consumables, and specialized equipment are tracked, organized, and maintained within the 802nd Maintenance Support Squadron (MXSS) FAT laboratory at Robins Air Force Base. This laboratory plays a critical role in sustaining and repairing aging aircraft.
Booth 103
Scalable Manufacturing System for Nutritional Supplement Production
Client: NutraSky LLC
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Vinay Seenu, Kai Vickers, Zachary Dabney, Sara Mesihovic, William Nelson
NutraSky LLC is a contract vitamin manufacturer whose production system has been optimized for small to medium batch orders. Our project aims to design a scalable production system to increase throughput and reduce lead times as NutraSky continues to acquire clients requiring larger batches. This will be accomplished while maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices and without major facility relocation.
Booth 104
Water Diversion using Spiral Highwall Takeoffs
Client: Chemours
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Kauldin Everett, Samuel Goers, Sean Lee, William White
Redesign of water takeoff system of spiral mineral separators for Chemours. Product intended to increase mineral extraction efficiency and reduce operator maintenance.
Medical Device or Biological Process Design
The Medical Device or Biological Process Design category challenges teams to create a design that combines fundamental principles in biology, chemistry, and engineering disciplines to develop innovative solutions that address a biomedical, biological, and/or chemical engineering system, device, or process.
Booth 105
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.
Booth 106
Alternative Bacterial Inactivation Process and Design for Veterinary Vaccines
Client: Boehringer Ingelheim
Supervisor: Jim Kastner, Ph.D.
Project Team: Derek Averill, Grace Mahoney, Connor Parish, Han Truong, Emma Harrison
This project addressed Boehringer Ingelheim’s (BI) need for a safer, more sustainable, and industrially scalable bacterial inactivation method for veterinary vaccine manufacturing. Our team conducted extensive research, developed kinetic models describing bacterial cell death during inactivation, validated key process parameters through experimental work, and evaluated scalability through process simulation. As a result, we designed and proposed an innovative bacterial inactivation process as an alternative to BI’s existing method, effectively preparing bacteria for downstream processing in vaccine development.
Booth 107
AnimalDot: Smart Animal Bed for Passive Vital Sign Monitoring
Client: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Naman Kumar, Bryce Wardlaw, Jalen Edusei, Caleb Huggins, Grant Pixley, Colby Chauvin
The UGA Veterinary center is in need of a better method of tracking their animals’ vitals in a stress-free manor. This capstone project focusses on designing and creating a smart pet bed that can track heart rate, respiration rate, temperature, and weight in a contact-free manor.
Booth 108
Asparaginase Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Jim Kastner, Ph.D.
Project Team: Kevin Halloran, Alexa Moore, Nicolas Moore, Marin Shappert, Nathaniel Payne
Design for a viable process producing the API asparaginase enzyme for leukemia treatment. E. coli can be used in a fermentation process to produce the enzyme using glucose and lactose substrate. Lab-scale testing has proved project viability and research was conducted to design an industrial scale method.
Booth 109
ASTM Upper Body – Exoskeleton for Firefighters Challenge
Client: ASTM
Supervisor: Kevin Wu, M.S.
Project Team: Renee Adamson, Brayden Fairrel, Brandon Hour, Annalia Lupton
This project’s purpose was to design and manufacture an exoskeleton for first responders, with a primary focus on firefighters. Our team has chosen to complete this task with a custom exo-spine which incorporates elastic elements to redistribute lumbar loading during forward bending and lifting tasks, with the goal of reducing fatigue and mitigating lower back injuries.
Booth 110
Bioartificial Liver Support Device
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Pouria Fattahi, Ph.D.
Project Team: Ivy Lin, Grace Treon, Sabrina Yurconic, Anna Bourne, Namit Gandavadi
The Bioartificial Liver Support Device is a prototype liver-assist system that uses living hepatocytes to help remove toxins and support key metabolic functions in cases of acute liver failure. Our team is designing and modeling a perfused, membrane-based bioreactor with integrated sensing and control to evaluate ammonia clearance and representative drug metabolism under physiologic flow conditions.
Booth 111
Canine Model for Veterinary Thoracic Auscultation Training
Client: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Supervisor: Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D.
Project Team: Sara Carlton, Nandini Joshi, Emilie Stokes, Nicholas White, Daniel Wang, Kason Dinning
The goal of this project is to create a durable, realistic canine respiratory training model that simulates normal and abnormal respiratory sounds for veterinary students to practice thoracic auscultation and diagnosis of respiratory conditions.
Booth 112
DR. SOMNO: Sleep Apnea Monitoring Device
Client: University of Georgia
Supervisor: Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D.
Project Team: Sam Devakumar, Ankita Kaul, Hanna Spalding, Olivia Fairlamb, Cameron Schwesinger, Joseph Key
This project focuses on the design of a low cost wearable respiratory monitoring device for sleep apnea. The device uses motion, vibration, and acoustic sensing to capture breathing related signals. It is housed in a lightweight enclosure that is attached to the body using an adhesive backing. While optimized for sleep apnea, the device is designed to be scalable to other respiratory conditions in the future.
Booth 113
e-NABLE Myoelectric Orthosis – Cancer Patient
Client: e-NABLE
Supervisor: Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Bailey Bradford, Luke Childs, Daniel McCrobie, Kaleigh Reaves
An upper-limb exoskeletal orthosis is being developed for a cancer patient through the nonprofit e-NABLE, using forearm EMG signals to assist hand motion. The prototype integrates EMG sensing, embedded control, and ergonomic design to translate muscle activity into reliable actuator-driven movement.
Booth 114
e-NABLE Myoelectric Orthosis – Stroke Patient
Client: e-NABLE
Supervisor: Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Luna Chiezzi Melian, Ricky Chen, Brendan Surio, Joshua Young
Developed a low-cost myoelectric hand orthotic to assist stroke survivors experiencing muscle atrophy and contractures that limit finger and wrist extension. The device integrates EMG-based control with anatomically informed design to function as an external extensor tendon, enabling more natural hand opening. It aims to improve independence and performance in daily functional tasks through accessible, user-centered assistive technology.
Booth 115
Heart Modeling and Analysis with 3D Printing
Client: University of Georgia Research Foundation (UGARF)
Supervisor: Renny Badra, Ph.D.
Project Team: Asuagbor Asuagbor, Ryan Jenks, Carson Payne, Philip Li, Hyunwoo Jeong
The goal of this project is to help design and 3D print a heart model that is similar to that of a functional human heart. Different materials will be tested and analyzed with different tests to compare the similarity and aquire data.
Booth 116
Microneedle-Based Targeted Drug Delivery to the Sclera
Client: Athens Retina Center
Supervisor: Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D. & Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Alexis Dukes, Logan Stahl, Nicolas Lopez, Amelia Ryan, Grace Watts, Zoe Wilson
Our project explores the use of microneedle technology to transform how medications are delivered to the eye. By providing targeted, minimally invasive drug delivery, this platform has the potential to reduce reliance on repeated injections and improve patient experience. This work aims to support the future of safer, more precise ocular therapies.
Booth 117
OR Smoke Evacuation Solutions
Client: Owens & Minor
Supervisor: Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D. & Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Karen Garcia, Sanika Joshi, Miranda Murphy, Nathan Newton, Lauren Young, Sofia Mayfield
Partnering with Owens & Minor, the SurgiClear team aims to develop a device to remove surgical smoke produced by energy-based surgical instruments. With the main motivator being lack of awareness surrounding the dangers of surgical plume, a proper evacuation system is necessary to improve operating room personnel integration of smoke evacuation products and general safety.
Booth 118
Precision-Controlled Intravitreal Injection System for Ophthalmic Use
Client: Athens Retina Center
Supervisor: Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D. & Eliza Banu, Ph.D.
Project Team: Adedeji Adedokun, Evan Bauch, McKenna Clary, Abbey Massey, Gavin Kenny, Jacob Eisenmesser
Intravitreal injections are critical for treating retinal diseases such as AMD and diabetic macular edema. However, variability in delivered volume—due to manual technique, syringe design, and fluid dynamics—can lead to suboptimal dosing, increased intraocular pressure, and patient discomfort. A local ophthalmologist has requested a device that ensures precise and consistent delivery of intravitreal medication volumes, ideally 0.05 mL, with minimal user variability.
Booth 119
Quick Lock Connection System for External Catheter
Client: Becton Dickinson
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Joshua Calupca, Martha-Kate Gillis, Timmy Le, Tyler Parrish, Evan Poon
Our team is developing a universal medical ‘Quick Connect’ interface for Becton Dickinson to resolve compatibility issues between their urological devices and various generic hospital tubing. The design focuses on eliminating urine leakage and backflow while providing clear tactile and audible feedback to ensure a secure, fluid-tight seal for caregivers in both acute and homecare settings. By standardizing these connections, we aim to improve patient safety, reduce infection risks, and streamline clinical workflows through a cost-effective and intuitive solution.
Booth 120
Small Animal Thoracocentesis Model
Client: University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Supervisor: Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D.
Project Team: Shahad Aleisa, Emily Hess, Joseph Kelley, Anna Kleinkauf, Maximos Pendergrast, Ana Kwon
Our project is an anatomically accurate, functional small-animal model for thoracocentesis training to address the lack of hands-on practice opportunities for veterinary students at the University of Georgia. The model provides realistic tactile feedback, enabling students to practice thoracocentesis in a controlled, repeatable environment.
Booth 121
Urinary Detection Device Design
Client: Becton Dickinson
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Matthew House, John McCarthy, Gabriel Velaz-conty, Ethan Walker
Our team has been tasked by Becton Dickinson to design and prototype a urine detection system for integration into the PureWick family of devices. The system will reliably detect urinary evacuation events and trigger automated pump activation, reducing patient burden and enabling expansion of the BD UCC platform.
Booth 122
SecureWick: Urinary Incontinence Design for Mobile Patients
Client: Becton Dickinson
Supervisor: Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Anna Fife, Gregory Harper, Hernan Mares, Yani Nawezi
Our project aims to improve the method used to secure the PureWick external female catheter to patients, reducing dislodgment and leakage while maintaining comfort and usability.
Sustainable Design
Teams in the Sustainable Design category are required to develop designs that incorporate innovative solutions that develop a sustainable system, process, device, building, site, or other resulting in the reduction of carbon emissions and/or waste materials.
Booth 123
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 camp
Booth 124
EV Charging Station Design and Fleet Electrification Strategy
Client: Burns & McDonnell
Supervisor: Stephan Durham, Ph.D.
Project Team: Andrew Lowry, Owen Greene, Charles Viands, Riley James, Robert Huetter
RDOG Engineering designed a comprehensive EV charging infrastructure for Burns & McDonnell’s Atlanta office locations to support fleet electrification. The project includes conceptual site designs for Summit and Ravinia parking decks, fleet analysis with vehicle recommendations, managed charging strategies to optimize costs, and detailed electrical specifications including conduit sizing and cost-benefit analysis.
Booth 125
Greenville Plant Office
Client: Metromont LLC
Supervisor: Mi geum Chorzepa, Ph.D.
Project Team: Katherine Bochniak, Isabella Nudelman, Benjamin Potter
Metromont requested a design for a new office building for their Greenville plant utilizing pre-cast concrete. The design uses pre-existing members from a previous Metromont project to allow for reduced costs and added sustainability, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
Booth 126
Intelligent Fan Air Cooling System
Client: MathWorks Inc
Supervisor: Benjamin Fahrman, Ph.D.
Project Team: Christian Davis, Daniel Nelson, Beni Rodriguez
To combat high HVAC electricity consumption , MathWorks tasked the IFACS team to generate a simulation to model an intelligent fan system that pumps in cooler nighttime air. The fan keeps building interiors cooler overnight and reduces the load necessary for cooling throughout the course of the day. Through modelling this system and analyzing energy use, our team was able to determine if this would be a viable solution.
Booth 127
Redesigning stormwater infrastructure in urbanized communities subjected to extreme localized rainfall (São Paulo – Brazil)
Client: University of São Paulo
Supervisor: Felix Santiago-Collazo, Ph.D.
Project Team: Lavanya Hariharan, Sydney Matthews, Clara Forehand
Our project team was tasked with identifying and addressing the stormwater challenges of an urban community in São Paulo, Brazil, subject to intense localized precipitation. We completed a hydrological analysis to develop a design for new stormwater infrastructure that incorporates both conventional and nature-based solutions to mitigate flooding.
Booth 128
Remediate Per and Polyfluoro-alkyl Substances (PFAS) in Water/Wastewater
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Jim Kastner, Ph.D.
Project Team: Donald Barus, Cameron Chapman, Sachintha Jothikrishnan Ashok, Ivy McKinney
Limits have recently been set for Per and Polyfluoro-alkyl Substances (PFAS) in wastewater by the EPA. Wastewater treatment plants have until 2029 to implement a treatment step to remove PFAS according to the set EPA limits. This project proposes a complete step for the removal and destruction of PFAS in wastewater treatment plants in accordance with EPA standards.
Booth 129
Solar Powered Study Table
Client: University of Georgia College of Engineering
Supervisor: Kevin Wu, M.S.
Project Team: Benjamin Gaisford, Michael Seng, Reagan Walker, Ansley Wassell
This project aims to address the underutilization of solar powered study tables across campus. We aim to boost the awareness and engagement with these sustainable study spaces while improving the user experience.
Booth 130
Sustainable Lifecycle Design for Catheters
Client: Becton Dickinson
Supervisor: Cheryl Gomillion, Ph.D. & Jorge Rodriguez, Ph.D.
Project Team: Kunal Ansingkar, Skylar Stavropoulos, Campbell Turner, Levi Vial, Ryan Caimano, Israel Salami
This project aims to improve the sustainability of the PureWick disposable product lifecycle. PureWick external catheters, used in acute, home care, and hospital settings, consist of disposable components that contribute to significant waste. The goal is to identify measurable improvements in design, materials, or packaging that can meaningfully reduce the carbon footprint.
Booth 131
UGArden Compost Separator Mechanism
Client: UGArden
Supervisor: Adam Wineland, Ph.D.
Project Team: Abigail Duncan, Leslie Lewallen, Ian Shaw, Nicholas Wieczorek
UGArden’s produce production is bottlenecked by their ability to sort out large particulates from mature compost. Currently UGArden has to manually sift through the compost to remove large debris, which is labor intensive and time consuming. In order to streamline the separation progress, a mechanism is needed to semi-automate the process for them.
Booth 132
UGArden Herb Separator Mechanism
Client: UGArden
Supervisor: David Stooksbury, Ph.D.
Project Team: Zane Caudill, Cooper Gross, Timothy Novajosky, George Slate
UGArden requires an automated herb-separating mechanism to increase the processing speed of tulsi and peppermint herbs. By replacing the current labor-intensive manual process, this system will enable UGArden to scale production and expand herbal tea sales into UGA Dining Halls.
