Javier Sosa

3rd Year | Aerospace Engineer | The University of Texas at Austin

Aluminum Insert

Push Rod Insert

Designed and tested multiple iterations of a carbon fiber–aluminum interface using Loctite epoxy for optimal adhesion.

car

Wind Tunnel Testing - Vortex Generators

Test different positions along a car to control boundary layer seperation and reduce drage.

graph

Impulse Test - Electromechanical Systems

Utilizing strain gauges and labview to analyze the force response of different shoes.

Lock

Locking Mechanism

Redesigned and implemented a safety locking mechanism for Longhorn Racing, improving manufacturability and crash resistance.

Spinner

Capybara Spinner

A small 3D-printed fidget spinner designed through iterative tolerance testing. Learned a lot about design for additive manufacturing.