CV · Natalie Ko
Major GPA 4.0/4.0 · Cumulative GPA 3.918/4.0 · Dean's List (all graded semesters)
Relevant Coursework: Microprocessor Systems: Design & Application; Digital Electronics & Computer Engineering; Continuum Mechanics; Electrical & Magnetic Circuits/Devices; Advanced Systems Engineering; Experimental Engineering; Engineering Systems; Intro to Engineering Design/Manufacturing; Applied Math for Engineering; Probability/Stats for Engineers; Intro to Computer Science
- Optimizing Continuous Glucose Monitor sensor manufacturing process through reducing cycle time
- Prototyped & tested sensor clamping fixtures, prevented sensor damage & improved operator ergonomics
- Performed materials analysis & testing, met ISO 7 classifications & withstood corrosive baths during 24/5 use
- Developed a cross-company maintenance Power App; cut daily task time from 1hr+ to 24min (100% adoption)
- Built a Power BI automated predictive model, optimized servicing for 13 cabin layouts under operational limits
- Improved aircraft regulatory compliance by analyzing Acceptable Deferred Defects in Ultramain & Skywise
- Co-developed an Ultralytics YOLO computer vision model to detect cabin defects & automate inspections
- Designed & manufactured a mechanical 3-axis calibrator for a live class-4 laser for Particle Image Velocimetry
- Processed 6-axis load cell data using MATLAB to quantify thrust generated by a biomimetic fish fin
- Programmed a PI-controlled rotational degree of freedom for the fin; troubleshot load cell/motor interference
- Managed waterjet safety & maintenance; advised team of 5 on machining processes to eliminate fin defects
- Taught 20+ students SolidWorks, CAD, motion studies, finite element analysis, prototyping, material selection
- Reviewed technical drawings for manufacturing; final products used in research labs, courses, school services
- Authored 5 SolidWorks tutorials teaching feature logic and software troubleshooting, used by 60+ students
- Pioneered new student role, eliminated continuity errors between teachings & deliverable expectations
- Maintained, repaired & troubleshot fabrication equipment failures; minimized downtime for 2500+ users
- Coordinated with 5 undergraduates to write/update user, safety & repair manuals & SOPs for all equipment
- Optimized services; provided remote technical support, analyzed maintenance logs, reported inconsistencies
- Co-developed an open-source in vivo imaging system, reduced production cost to <1% of commercial price
- Improved speckle contrast & bioluminescence imaging capabilities; device used @ Claremont McKenna College
- Devised experimental optics setups; troubleshot modules with oscilloscopes; processed images with Python
- Collaborated with two co-op students to build a JavaScript/Svelte Smart Hydrogen Energy District website
- Reworked 3D models, produced renders and animations in AutoCAD for a national technology conference
Poster/Presenter: “Integrating Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging with OpenIVIS,” Ko, N., Tran, M., Brake, J. Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research, Nov 2025
Poster/Presenter: “Open-source bioluminescence imaging for low-light biological applications using the OpenIVIS platform,” Tran, M., Ko, N., Brake, J. Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research, Nov 2025
Publication: Ko, N. M. T. (2024). An evaluation of the adhesive capabilities of dry adhesive gecko tapes produced using diffraction gratings. STEM Fellowship Journal, e-First. https://doi.org/10.17975/sfj-2024-002