ENGINEER · BUILDER · MAKER
I build things.
Let me cook.
Engineering student at the University of Manchester. I build intelligent physical systems — from embedded hardware to full-stack products.
PROJECTS
What I've built.
February 2026 — Present
OMNI-FT
Voice-controlled Mac automation for accessibility, powered by a fine-tuned 8B language model.
2024-2025
Autonomous Line-Following Buggy
ARM-based autonomous vehicle system designed for high-performance operation under real constraints. University research project focused on system integration.
2025
Wearable AI Microphone Prototype
ESP32-S3 based wearable device with always-available interaction, focusing on seamless human-computer interface.
2024
BagAlert (Sony Hackathon - 1st Place)
A campus-focused loss-prevention system that detects unattended bags and alerts the correct owner in real time.
2025
Onvoice
Live-event assistant that streams speech to attendees in real time for accessibility and engagement.
2024-2025
Branchify
A student-only marketplace designed to make buying and selling second-hand items easier, safer, and more trusted on university campuses.
2024
Hardware Lifecycle Engineering - Light Guiding Systems Technology
Worked in a professional hardware startup environment contributing across electronics, mechanics, and system integration.
2024
Robot Fighting Competition - Mechanical Redesign Under Failure
A competitive fighting robot designed, tested, failed, and redesigned through mechanical analysis and iteration.
2024
Coupang Hackathon - User-Centered Product Concept
A product concept developed to address Coupang's limited penetration among Taiwanese youth through short-form video platform design.
RECOGNITION
Awards & achievements.
Autonomous Line-Following Buggy - 1st Place
Fastest lap time and highest technical score among 50 teams. ARM-based autonomous vehicle with custom PID control. Full report ›
Sony Hackathon - 1st Place
Built BagAlert, an AI-powered surveillance system for theft prevention. ESP32 + RFID + Sony IMX500 AI camera. Sony post › · Hackster.io ›
Google DSC Hackathon - 1st Place
Accessibility-focused input systems using hand-tracking and eye-tracking. Scanning keyboard for minimal physical interaction.
Startup Weekend - 2nd Place
Co-developed Branchify, a student marketplace focused on trust and sustainability.
GC Angels Accelerator
Selected into accelerator (12% acceptance rate) and received funding for Onvoice.
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