CHENGSHU NGOO (Nicholas)

331563 Georgia Tech Station

Atlanta, GA 30332

(773) 988-3303  nicholas.ngoo@gatech.edu

 

OBJECTIVE

Full-Time Employment as a Mechanical or Design Engineer in Mechatronics systems and Controls field.

 

EDUCATION

§       M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Expected Dec 09, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (Current GPA: 4.00/4.00)

§       B.S., Mechanical Engineering, May 08, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (GPA: 3.83/4.00)

Richard K. Whitehead Jr. Memorial Award for outstanding senior 2008

Malaysia Public Service Department Scholar 2004-2009

 

SKILLS

§     Working knowledge with PIC, Freescale HCS12 microcontroller programming and implementation

§     Hands-on working experience with motion control system tools and software PLCs, LabVIEW and Simulink

§     Intermediate proficiency in Linux, Matlab, Java, HTML and C++ programming languages

§     Comfortable with CAD programs i.e. AutoCAD, Solid Edge and SolidWorks

§     Research experience in FEA analysis and optimization tools like Patran, Nastran, and Ansys

§     Worked with various actuator and sensor technologies

§     Proficient with CNC machining in drilling and milling

 

EXPERIENCE

§       Graduate Research Assistant 08/08 – current

Intelligent Machine Dynamics Lab (IMDL), Georgia Tech. Advisor: Dr. Wayne J. Book. Working on control algorithm and improvements of novel human-computer haptic interface Digital Clay, a fluidic driven pin array for display and editing surface. Performed measurements with displacement, pressure and force sensors. Implemented digital controls algorithm in RT Linux host computer. Currently developing a novel observer-based force control of novel human-computer haptic interface Digital Clay, a fluidic driven pin array for display and editing surface.  Implemented digital controls algorithm in RT Linux host computer.

 

§       Advanced Mechatronics Class 01/09 –05/09

Project-based class. Conceived, designed, developed and tested a fully-working Anti-Lock Braking System for a commuter bicycle. Microprocessor controlled portable pneumatic actuation to reduce braking force as wheels are skidding. Incorporated hall-effect speed sensing and accelerometer to sense skid condition.

 

§       Georgia Tech Packaging Research Center 09/07 – 05/08

Worked closely with research engineer in first-hand designing and manufacturing system on package (SOP) microelectronics substrate. Operation with chemical machining (photolithography, laminating, etching, plating) and CNC micromachining (micro drilling, micro milling). Worked part-time for 20 hours per week while taking classes.

 

§       Automation and Motion Control Class 08/07 –12/07

Exposed to motion control and applications in hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems. Hands-on working experience with real-time controllers such as xPC target, PLC (programmable logic controller) and LabVIEW. Performed system modeling, simulation, command shaping, and behavior analysis to design problem.

 

§       Undergraduate Research 01/07 – 05/07

Multi-disciplinary designing of vehicle chassis for utility vehicle. Provided a complete guidance in chassis design. Worked closely with faculty member in performing structural analysis and optimization on chassis model using CAE computer software. Presented outcome and research result in GT Savannah Undergraduate Research Fair 2007.

 

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

 

§       ME3015 System Dynamics and Controls Class Grader, Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering 01/07 – 05/07

§       Digital Initiatives Department Student Assistant, Georgia Institute of Technology Library 05/06 - 08/06

 

ACTIVITIES

§       Georgia Tech Singaporean and Malaysian Student Society Treasurer 08/2006 – 05/2008