Dual U-joints for smooth steering and a closer, more upright wheel.
Mechanical engineeringOlin College ’28 · GPA 3.9
ArduinoTIG WeldingAutoCADTopology Study
SolidWorksMATLABFEACFD
CNC MillLatheWaterjetCarbon FiberTeam ManagementAI-Assisted Eng
Kefan Wu
Race-car systems. Robotics. Real hardware.
Designed, built, and tested.
Mechanical Lead
Olin Electric Motorsports
4
Mechanical subteams led
85 kW
Racecar — 0–60 mph in 3.5 s
16
Engineering projects
01 / Selected work
Built to work.
16 projects. From first principles to finished parts.
A 22-lap thermal model supporting 25% lighter rotors.
A reinforced 5 psi pressure vessel for soft-robot research.
30 specimens and 11 bending tests for a calibrated material model.
A 300 km/h design target. Flight controlled by differential thrust.
A composite support shell built around driver loads.
Validated with ~20 drivers. A dedicated six-point harness mount.
Independent swerve modules for a 300 lb autonomous cart.
2,206 LiDAR points. Under 3% error after calibration.
A laser-aimed cue launcher with adjustable pullback.
Sensors, controls, and power on a palm-size chassis.
A perfume-mixing machine, built and debugged in 2.5 days.
A ~$100 kit. A playable guitar in about 45 minutes.
Walnut, maple, CNC machining, and working electronics.
Intake, lift, and mecanum drive for a championship robot.
Step inside the studio.
15 exhibits. One room. Explore the work from every angle.
02 / Toolchain
Tools of the trade.
CAD & modeling
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Topology study
Simulation & analysis
- FEA
- CFD
- MATLAB
CNC & machining
- CNC mill
- Lathe
- Waterjet
Fabrication & composites
- TIG welding
- Carbon fiber
- 3D printing
Electronics & controls
- Arduino
- ESP32
- Embedded sensors
Software & leadership
- AI-assisted engineering (PyFluent, headless CFD)
- Python
- Team management
03 / Formula SAE
Motorsport
Formula SAE Electric
Mk.7 track validation and Mk.8 development
Role
Mechanical Lead
Leading Mk.8 design and fabrication across four mechanical subteams. Previously Cockpit Lead, owning brakes, steering, and driver fit.
- Program
- 4 mechanical subteams — suspension & chassis, aerodynamics, drivetrain, accumulator; milestones set against a 22 km, sub-30-minute endurance target
- Track record
- Drivetrain & Cockpit Engineer (Sep 2024) → Cockpit Lead (Jun 2025) → Mechanical Lead (May 2026)
- Brake system
- Track-based thermal model, 25 percent rotor mass reduction, 3.0 FEA factor of safety
- Steering system
- Matched 27.5° dual U-joints, yoke phasing, bearing cages 0.9 kg lighter
- Cockpit
- Driver sizing across ~20 drivers, seat support, pedal tray adjustability
Brake rotor
Thermal and structural analysis
Steering
Matched U-joints and chassis packaging
04 / How I contribute
Capabilities
Team management
Clear ownership, design reviews, and coordinated delivery.
See: FSAE program →Mechanical architecture
Assemblies, linkages, and packaging designed for manufacture.
See: Mk.8 steering →Fabrication
Machining, composites, and rapid prototyping through final assembly.
See: Telecaster build →Simulation and modeling
Thermal models, FEA, and parameter studies that guide design.
See: FSAE Brake Sim →Controls and integration
Sensors, embedded controls, and motion systems working together.
See: 3D scanner →05 / Contact
Let’s build what’s next.
Seeking a Summer 2027 internship in vehicle systems, robotics, or manufacturing.
