Logan Engler

About Me

I graduated from UCLA with a major in Mechanical Engineering and additional technical focus in Computer Science. In my free time I enjoy backpacking, surfing, and mountain biking. This website is something I made for fun to get experience with HTML and showcase the things I have worked on.

Education & Experience

For more info, take a look at my full resume .

  • Bruin Racing Jan 2020 - Present
    Business Team
    Cost Analysis Fund Management Public Speaking
  • Bruin Racing Sep 2019 - Present
    Chassis Engineer
    FEA Solidworks Manufacturing
  • UCLA Housing Summer 2019
    Resident Assistant
    Leadership Conflict Resolution Management
  • UCLA Housing 2017 - 2018
    Community Representative
    Leadership Budgeting Public Speaking
  • Metawave Fall 2018
    Engineering Intern
    CAD Design 3D Printing Product Verification Product Assembly
  • UCLA 2017 - 2021
    BS. Mechanical Engineering
    Upper Div GPA - 3.91
    Activities - Bruin Racing SAE Baja Car Team, 3D Printing Club, Competetive Sailing Team
    Mechanical Engineering Computer Science
  • GPA - 4.0
    Activities- Varsity water polo, Varsity Lacrosse, Marching Band, Rock Climbing Club
    Honors- CSF, NHS, PTA Scholarship

Coding Projects

This MATLAB project computes the lift, drag, power required, propeller efficiency, cruising speed, stall speed, stability margins, range, and endurance of a small UAV with a given payload. The script then creates N=100,000 aircraft with randomized geometries such as wing area, wingspan, chord lengths, and fuselage lengths in order to identify the optimal dimensions for maximum endurance. Finally, the code outputs the specs of the best identified aircraft, along with a generated preliminary 3D model.

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MATLAB Simulink Aeronautics

This MATLAB script takes in RGB thermal images from an infrared camera and analyzes the data to trigger a response if the observed region's temperature exceeds a certain threshold. Furthermore, this project can store the data to identify the point in time when the observation region was hottest.

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MATLAB Image Processing

This project is a fully functional game modeled after the classic arcade game 'Dig Dug'. Dig your way through the mines in order to find the hidden oil before the enemies catch you. You can use tools such as sonar, gold nuggets, and water guns to help protect yourself. Just watch out for fallling rocks.

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C++ OOP Video Game Development

This python script is capable of playing the Google Chrome offline Dinosaur Game and avoiding all obstacles. The project utilized the Autopy library’s image processing capabilities in order to respond to the screen in real time.

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Python Autopy Image Processing

This website was my first exposure to HTML and Front End Development. I have learned a lot and intend to keep learning more! I continually update this site as I find the time to add more projects and features.

HTML Jekyll Markdown

Mechanical Projects

In this project I modeled an engine turbine and determined the maximum deflections of the blades in the relevant range of RPM. Additionally, I found the vibrational modes of the engine and created a Campbell diagram in MATLAB to highlight the frequencies to dampen at operating RPM.

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FEA Abaqus

This Solidworks project was completed in tandem with the UAV optimization script described above. Once the optimization code gave me the optimal dimensions, I modeled the plane in Solidworks using the appropriate airfoils, cross sections, and wing sweeps.

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Solidworks Aeronautics

I continually update this website with my completed projects whenever I have spare time. Check back in later to see more!

Skills

Solidworks
ABAQUS
3D Printing
FEA
Machining
Heat Transfer
CNC
CAD
Thermodynamics
Aeronautics
Fluid Mechanics
C++
MATLAB
HTML
Jekyll
CSS
OOP
Python
Prolog
Simulink
Leadership
Public Speaking
Budgeting
Fund Management
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Communication

Contact Me

Feel free to contact me on LinkedIn or by email anytime. I am looking for career opportunities both in mechanical and SW/FW fields.