Michael James Lawrie (585)-424-0156 - mlawrie@u.rochester.edu - linkedin.com/in/michaeljameslawrie

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 2018 • Major GPA 3.52/4.00; Dean’s List recipient. • Rush Rhees Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Continuing Student Scholarship for Outstanding Achievements. • Remaining Courses: Advanced Mechanical Design & Heat and Power Applications • Selected Courses: Mechanical Design, Mechanical Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Power Applications, Heat Transfer,

Thermodynamics, Dynamics, Statics, Solid Mechanics, Mechanics, Materials Science, CAD, Mechanical Fabrication, Electricity & Magnetism, Circuits, Calculus, Multidimensional Calculus, and Differential Equations.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND CODING WORK EXPERIENCE Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Mechanical Engineering Intern January 2017 – May 2018 • Designing automated labelling and filling system for 5 ml test tubes of biological samples. System is fed empty test tubes, liquid

sample is inserted into tubes, then unique barcode and cap are placed on tube. Mechanisms are controlled via python scripts. Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Research Assistant May 2016 – Present • Building x-ray spectrometry image processing software that will be available on employer’s website. MATLAB program analyzes

data from laser fusion experiment, adjusts for hundreds of input settings and calculates elemental composition of target specimen. • Helped lead scientist in design and analysis of a time resolved x-ray imager that captures implosions on a world leading laser system.

Imager designed in SolidWorks and photo-metrics analyzed in MATLAB. Co-author on research paper that’s being published. University of Rochester, Teaching Assistant for MATLAB August 2017 – Present • Teach labs, answer students' questions, hold office hours, grade coursework and proctor exams. Google Inc. (Verily Division), Mechanical Engineering Intern May 2017 – August 2017 • Assisted scientists and engineers with the construction of an automated high throughput synthesis and characterization platform for

generating libraries of therapeutic nanomaterials. Designed the microfluidics and wrote software to control valves and wash cycle. University of Rochester Mechanical Engineering Department, Research Assistant August 2015 – May 2016 • Conducted molecular dynamic simulations of nano-wires to ascertain behavior under loading. Coded LAMMPS scripts to analyze

dislocation motion for different crystallographic orientations on a supercomputer. Displayed results using Ovito and MATLAB.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND CODING PROJECTS Mechanical Design August 2017 – December 2017 • Team of three, designed and optimized truss using finite element analysis (in NX) and then built in machine shop. • Made prototype of ergonomic paintbrush. Project used structural and modal finite element analysis to simulate stresses on product. Strengthening of Body Amour August 2017 – December 2017 • Team of four, increased the ballistic resistance of Kevlar body armor through the integration of carbon fiber inserts. Used advanced

meshing techniques to determine optimal insert location and image processing to analyze bullet impacts on clay backing. Mechanical Systems January 2017 – May 2017 • In MATLAB, coded simulation of an earthquake on the building to determine its’ structural integrity during sinusoidal excitation. • Team of three, entered competition for Arduino controlled model of overhead crane. Team came first place. Solar Splash Club August 2016 – May 2017 • Team of nineteen, designed boat hull for use in national competition. Designed in Solidworks, 3D printed models had their

aerodynamic potential assessed in wind tunnel. Fabricated from wood and fiberglass in machine shop. Active Aerodynamic Braking Systems for Cars January 2017 – May 2017 • Team of four, determined spoiler height & angle that maximizes drag during car braking. Used Creo to make 3D printed models

that were tested in wind tunnel. LabView VI gathered load cell data and MATLAB analysis determined optimal braking positioning. Weather Proof Bridge January 2017 – May 2017 • Team of four, utilized heat transfer concepts to create computer model of a self-sustaining bridge that doesn’t ice over in winter.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP Pi Apps Squared, Founder and Director April 2011 – Present • Self-taught Objective-C aged 14, coded and designed eight iPhone apps and sold the rights of four to industry leader aged 16. • Invent and develop mobile application software for iOS, brand and market products, manage accounts, and negotiate deals.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND CODING SKILLS • Mechanical Engineering: SolidWorks, NX, Creo Parametric, Nastran, AutoCAD, 3D printing and CNC machining. • Coding languages: Objective-C, Python, MATLAB, R, Mathematica, LabView, PV Wave and LAMMPS.

Cuvette insert design with integrated microfluidic channels.

Visual overview of Manta ViewSizer 3000.

View of the laser coming into insert.

Company: Google Inc. (Verily Life Sciences Division)Date: May 2017 – August 2017Project: automation of the Manta Instruments ViewSizer 3000.

Assembly of cuvette setup.

Note: some details have been left out due to an NDA.

What was automated Design

I assisted scientists and engineers with the construction of an automated high throughput synthesis and characterization platform for generating libraries of therapeutic nanomaterials. I was responsible for the entire project. I designed a custom cuvette insert for channeling laser light and allowing the mixing of the solution via a magnetic stir bar; a cuvette cap for an airtight seal; and the microfluidics that were linked to solenoid valves, a HPLC injector and switching valve and a vacuum. I wrote software that controlled the valves to allow for solution inflow, aspiration and a wash cycle for the cuvette. The project was completed on time and was a success.

A laser is incident on a nanoparticle solution. The laserlight is scattered by nanoparticles, which is then picked upby a detector. The brownian motion of particles is recordedin a series of videos.Then Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis is performed bysoftware to determine sizing and concentration of sample

Class: Mechanical DesignDate: August 2017 – December 2017Project: design a balsa wood structure that is optimized for the max strength to weight ratio.

Design Fabricated StructureAnalysis

In a team of three, we had to design a wood structure that fitted in a testing rig and was optimized for a high strength to weight ratio. The structure had to be made from balsa wood and Hobbylinc Cyanoacrylate glue. There were no limits to the balsa elements that can be created with laminations and/or overlapping joints, but balsa members couldn’t be split, shaved, sanded, or modified in any way. The Nastran-calculated weight must be less than or equal to 0.15lbf, and the maximum allowable analysis load (buckling or stress) has to be less than or equal to 300 lbf. I was responsible for the design and analysis of the structure that was done in NX. The project was a success and we achieved a strength to weight ratio of 2935.421.

Testing rig

3D model of structure

Table of results

Fabricated structure

Structure in testing rigFirst failure mode

Breakdown of different beam elements

Class: Mechanical DesignDate: August 2017 – December 2017Project: Identify a problem with a product and using a series of gates, create a prototype.

Design PrototypeAnalysis

Part A

Part B

Part C

Part A: handle (ABS Plastic)Part B: bristle attachment (ABS Plastic)Part C: bristles (Nylon)

Hundreds of thousands of plastic paintbrush handles are disposed of every year so I decided to make a paintbrush handle that has replaceable bristles to reduce plastic waste. As a ergonomicimprovement to current paintbrushes, I also included a notch that allows the user to rest the paintbrush on the paint tin while taking a break from painting. The parts and finite element modelwere created and then a simulation was run to determine the margin of safety. All of the design and analysis was done in NX.

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Class: Mechanical DesignDate: August 2017 – December 2017Project: cast a metal yoyo.

Mold toolpath

Toolpath verification

Completed yoyo

In a team of three, we had to design a yoyo with a volume less than 1 in2 that can be casted with metal. A 3D model yoyo was created in NX and then a yoyo mold was created based upon the yoyo design. CAM was used to create G-code for the CNC machine to cut out the mold. I was responsible for the yoyo design, mold design and CAM.

Design Casted YoyoMold and CAM

Yoyo design

Yoyo location in mold

DesignDesign

Class: Mechanical DesignDate: August 2017 – December 2017Project: create a laser cut jig saw piece.

3D model of puzzle piece

Completed puzzleLaser cut puzzle piece

I created a laser cut puzzle piece that was used in a puzzle made by the whole class. Made 3D model in NX and then created laser path using Laser Works.

ME242 – Materials and Solids LabDate: May 2017 – August 2017Project: increasing the ballistic resistance of body armor through integration of carbon fiber inserts.

Design ResultsTesting

Standard police-grade body armor (soft armor) is frequently disadvantaged when faced with modern ballistic threats. In recent years, carbon fiber materials have been considered for body armor enhancement due to carbon fiber’s high tensile strength, low weight, and optimal abrasion resistance properties. In a team of four, we investigated the ballistic capabilities of carbon fiber fabric inlays added to standard police-grade body armor. Four unique experimental groups were manufactured from a Pheonix-SurvivalArmor® ballistic vests and consisted of different thicknesses and locations of the carbon fiber fabric layers. A modified version of the ballistic impact test, in accordance with several of the NIJ-II standard-0.0101.06 parameters for ballistic resistance, was used to test each modified sample. The results of this experiment showed an 11% improvement in ballistic resistance from unmodified vest samples by adding two carbon fiber layers between the front three functional layers of the vest.

Container that held the clay and body armor sample

Locations of the body armorTesting set up

Sample of shot body armorIndent depth vs velocity

Indent diameter vs velocity

ME241 – Fluids LabDates: January 2017 – May 2017Project: optimizing height and angle of aerodynamic spoiler for cars for a specific spoiler shape.

In modern sports cars, aerodynamic spoilers have been used to improve down force using air flow over the vehicle. This feature has been advanced by making the spoiler actively change its profile to fit the driving scenario. The goal of this project was to study how the active spoiler should change its profile for braking. Two different spoiler angles of 50 and 70 degrees were tested at different heights in order to determine the optimal braking set up. The results of this experiment indicated that there is more drag generated by lower spoiler height and steeper angles with respect to the car. The project was done in a team of four and I was responsible for designing and 3D printing the spoilers and preparing the model RC car for use in the wind tunnel.

Design Results

Load cell load (drag) vs wind velocitySpoiler mount

RC car with spoiler attachedH5 A50

H3 A70H3 A50

H5 A70