Joshua Ng

Undergraduate Researcher at the Harvard Microrobotics Lab at Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering
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Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Tagalog Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Undergraduate Researcher at the Harvard Microrobotics Lab
      • Jan 2021 - Present

      -Redesigned the McKibben contraction actuator with knit structures and techniques to maximize contraction ratio and minimize bending stiffness upon inflation. -Knitted and tested prototypes of the soft bendable high-contraction actuator to characterize the effects upon inflation and perform parameter sweeps to optimize performance. -Designed tensile testing grips for knitted textiles with Autodesk Fusion 360, prototyped model with 3D printing, and performed tests on grips with Instron. -Redesigned the McKibben contraction actuator with knit structures and techniques to maximize contraction ratio and minimize bending stiffness upon inflation. -Knitted and tested prototypes of the soft bendable high-contraction actuator to characterize the effects upon inflation and perform parameter sweeps to optimize performance. -Designed tensile testing grips for knitted textiles with Autodesk Fusion 360, prototyped model with 3D printing, and performed tests on grips with Instron.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Teaching Fellow
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      -ES 128/228: Computational Solid and Structural Mechanics (Spring 2022) -ES 125: Mechanical Systems (Fall 2022) -ES S-138: Introduction to Probability for Engineering and Data Science (Summer 2022) -ES 128/228: Computational Solid and Structural Mechanics (Spring 2022) -ES 125: Mechanical Systems (Fall 2022) -ES S-138: Introduction to Probability for Engineering and Data Science (Summer 2022)

    • United States
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Structures Design & Analysis Engineering Intern
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

      -Identified structurally critical parts on 777-200F frames, populated them into 777-8F CATIA frame assemblies, and manipulated them to the appropriate positions on the 777-8F aircraft CATIA model. -Investigated stringer splice fittings (geometry data, material information, and flag notes) for 777 legacy model light joins to develop design criteria for gap management in 777-8F and future models. -Compared the configurations of A380 and 777-9 pivot-to-pivot spar splice for the horizontal stabilizer.

    • United States
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    • Hardware Team Member
      • Feb 2020 - May 2022

      -Collaborate with a team of 10 undergraduates to design an aircraft for the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems competition -Collaborate with a team of 10 undergraduates to design an aircraft for the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems competition

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineering Intern
      • May 2021 - Aug 2021

      -Redesigned Mechanical Ground Support Equipment for magnetics testing, specifically aluminum tree fixtures that hold magnetometer sensors and a calibration ball that compares the theoretical and experimental magnetic fields and moments. -Performed data filtering of AC magnetic fields generated by different hardware to meet magnetic cleanliness requirements set by RE101 AC Magnetic Field Radiated Emissions tests for the mission Psyche. -Designed a tensioning assembly that provides tension to cables for the deployable vehicle IceNode.

    • Los Sanchez Team Member
      • Jan 2021 - May 2021

      -Designed a sustainable water storage and distribution system for the Los Sanchez community in the Dominican Republic alongside a team of 10 undergraduates. -Supported the transition of the design of a concept water tank from AutoCAD to Revit. -Designed a sustainable water storage and distribution system for the Los Sanchez community in the Dominican Republic alongside a team of 10 undergraduates. -Supported the transition of the design of a concept water tank from AutoCAD to Revit.

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Studio Engineer
      • Sep 2019 - May 2021

      -Utilize sound engineering software, such as Adobe Audition, to mix and create podcasts, advertisements, promos, public service announcements, etc. to be played on WHRB 95.3 FM -Work with equipment in the studio, such as the soundboard, Gentner, Comrex, microphones, etc. to create high-quality audio tracks -Assist with studio rentals and facilitated recording process -Create automation logs on radio automation software, such as Rivendell to be played on WHRB 95.3 FM during Harvard College breaks and during other unforeseen circumstances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Course Assistant
      • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

      -CS 50: Introduction to Computer Science -Hold tutorials weekly to answer students' questions about problem sets, labs, and concepts introduced in class -Monitor and respond to posts on the class discussion website -CS 50: Introduction to Computer Science -Hold tutorials weekly to answer students' questions about problem sets, labs, and concepts introduced in class -Monitor and respond to posts on the class discussion website

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • Intern
      • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

      -Created promotional material using Adobe Illustrator to recruit drivers and attract users to the platform -Developed marketing strategies to recruit drivers and attract customers of our target demographic -Analyzed real-world data to perform simulations of delivery wait times in the greater Boston area with Python -Created promotional material using Adobe Illustrator to recruit drivers and attract users to the platform -Developed marketing strategies to recruit drivers and attract customers of our target demographic -Analyzed real-world data to perform simulations of delivery wait times in the greater Boston area with Python

    • Education Administration Programs
    • Director of Social Media
      • Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

      -Work with a team of 4 to deliver announcements and updates for new study materials through our Instagram and Facebook -Delegate tasks among the members of the team to manage different parts of our social media platforms -Communicate with board of directors to create and manage a schedule to deliver new content on the website -Work with a team of 4 to deliver announcements and updates for new study materials through our Instagram and Facebook -Delegate tasks among the members of the team to manage different parts of our social media platforms -Communicate with board of directors to create and manage a schedule to deliver new content on the website

Education

  • Harvard University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
    2019 - 2023
  • La Salle College Preparatory - Pasadena, CA
    High School Diploma, GPA: 4.47
    2015 - 2019

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