Hello there ๐Ÿ‘‹

Hi, my name is Abylaikhan! I am a Mechanical Engineer with experience in Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, and Robotics. I am also from the beautiful country of Kazakhstan ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ.

My current work involves researching bio-inspired underwater propulsion systems and leading the mechanical design of Lehighโ€™s first nanosatellite project, which has raised $150K in funding for its future launch into space! ๐Ÿš€ These experiences have enhanced my skills in C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink, SolidWorks, and given me hands-on experience in embedded systems, control, and mechanical design.

Outside of engineering, I love traveling and working outdoors ๐ŸŒฟ. Since I was seven, Iโ€™ve built projects at my country house like a gazebo, greenhouse, cart, and pellet stove. These experiences have taught me how engineering can solve real-world problems. I also enjoy cooking over a campfire and playing guitar for relaxation.

News

October 2024: Our team raised $150K in funding to build and launch OSPREY, Lehighโ€™s first Nanosatellite ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ.

September 2024: Started working on the Bio-Inspired Riverine Power Generation Project ๐ŸŒŠ.

August 2024: Started a new position as MakerSpace Coordinator at Design Labs @ Lehigh University!

August 2024: Presented my work, โ€œDesign and Implementation of a Dual-Axis Pitch and Heave Setup for Bio-Propulsion Studiesโ€, at the Mountain Top Research Conference at Lehigh ๐ŸŽค.

July 2024: Started working with Aerotargets International โœˆ๏ธ.

May 2024: Awarded the prestigious STEM-SI Scholarship to work as an Undergraduate Research Intern over the summer ๐Ÿ….

April 2024: Received the Michael Levin Advanced Technology Award for Best Technological Startup at Lehigh ๐Ÿ†.

December 2023: Started a new position as Senior Teaching Assistant for Applied Engineering Computer Methods.

December 2023: Began research at the Unsteady Flow Interactions Laboratory ๐Ÿ”ฌ.

November 2023: Our team submitted the first proposal to the NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative Program to get funding and a spot on the SpaceX rocket to launch a satellite in space.

August 2023: Started my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh University ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป.

June 2023: Won a $5,000 grant and was recognized as a Top-3 SpaceTech Startup at the Central Asia Venture Forum ๐Ÿš€.

May 2023: Graduated from Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ.