DESIGN LEADS
System Management
Samuel Lem
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"Being an officer and the system management design lead, I focus on ensuring each sub-system is running smoothly and communicating effectively with one another. I look to improve all aspects of the club, from team building to manufacturing processes, I work to create a more efficient system. I encourage all members to be heard and utilized for their skills while at the same time making sure they have room to grow."
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Power Systems
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"My sub team is concerned with how the tunnel boring machine is safely powered and with which electronics are needed on-board.
My hometown is Mill Valley, CA and in my free time I enjoy surfing, reading, and playing water polo." |
Luke Chase
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Cooling & Mucking
Jon Copeland
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"This year we are designing and procuring an open loop liquid-based mucking system and a closed loop water cooling system for the tunnel boring machine. I am a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering Student interested in fluid dynamics and manufacturing."
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Cutterhead
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"As the cutter head design lead, I oversee the team that designs our tunnel boring machine’s cutter head, cutting tools, cutter head shaft, and gearbox. I am also a cal poly machine shop technician and help assist with the manufacturing of the TBM. I’m currently a 3rd year mechanical engineering student. I am a huge 3d printing nerd and love all things manufacturing."
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Alan Onuma
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Control Systems
Hailey Terry
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"We are currently designing a PLC controls system for the tunnel boring machine. Our team is responsible for controlling and monitoring various parameters in the functioning TBM. I am a 4th year Computer Science student at Cal Poly, excited to apply my coding experience in the workforce after graduating!"
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Chassis & Shield
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"Designing a system to press pipe sections into our bored tunnel in order to move the vehicle forward, as well as support the physical integrity of the tunnel. I am a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student, passionate about developing and building cool stuff. "
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Alexander Eckhardt
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OFFICERS
Scott Brown
President 4th-year Mechanical Engineering I'm Scott Brown and I'm the President of Cal Poly Hyperloop & Tunneling and fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student with a concentration in Mechatronics. You can always find me reading or working out!
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Elle Nilson
Treasurer 4th-year Mechanical Engineering Hey, I am in my 4th year for Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Energy Resources. Outside of class, you can catch me playing in a local band, MWB!
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