Mechanical Engineering

Brandon Tsui

btsui16099@gmail.com

I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at Stony Brook University focused on CAD, robotics, aerodynamics, structural analysis, and simulation-driven hardware. My current work spans RedRacing Formula SAE aerodynamics — where I design rear-wing geometry and support structures — and the Stony Brook Robotics Team MATE ROV, where I design detachable underwater subsystems. I've also taught SolidWorks and robotics through Overclock Robotics and led a competitive VEX robotics team as captain.

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Skills

CAD / CAE

SolidWorksANSYSFEAAerodynamic SimulationEngineering Drawings

Mechanical Design

AerodynamicsStructural AnalysisPrototypingSubsystem DesignMechanical TestingDesign Iteration

Tools

MATLABExcelGoogle SheetsPowerPointWord
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Interactive Formula SAE CAD Breakdown

An interactive breakdown of the RedRacing Formula SAE vehicle. Rotate and zoom the full car, then isolate individual subsystems to explore the aero package, suspension, drivetrain, and structure.

Initializing viewer

Drag to rotate · scroll to zoom · right-drag to pan

Selected subsystem

RedRacing Formula SAE Vehicle

Full CAD assembly of the Formula SAE vehicle used to showcase major mechanical and aerodynamic subsystems.

Tools

SolidWorksCAD AssemblyMechanical Design

Design notes

Use this view to understand the relationship between the frame, aero package, suspension, drivetrain, and cockpit systems.

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Experience

June 2026 – Present

Chicago, Illinois

Summer Startup Program Participant

Fulcrum GT

  • Collaborated in a 4-person team to develop a startup concept, conduct market research, and evaluate product-market fit through customer-need and competitor analysis.
  • Translated research findings into product requirements, positioned assumptions, validation criteria, and a focused MVP direction.

January 2026 – Present

Stony Brook, New York

Aerodynamics Design Member

RedRacing Formula SAE Aerodynamics

  • Designed a multi-element rear wing in SolidWorks for a Formula SAE vehicle while balancing downforce generation, packaging constraints, support geometry, and manufacturability.
  • Ran structural FEA to identify stress concentrations and iterate support geometry.
  • Researched airfoil behavior, angle of attack, multi-element wing interaction, and mounting load paths to support aerodynamic design decisions.
  • Used ANSYS simulations to evaluate aerodynamic performance and design effectiveness.

September 2025 – Present

Stony Brook, New York

Mechanical Design Member — MATE ROV

Stony Brook Robotics Team

  • Designed a detachable float subsystem in SolidWorks for a module intended to separate from the ROV and descend to a target depth during 2026 MATE mission tasks.
  • Supported robot fabrication and integration by converting subsystem requirements into CAD revisions, mounting constraints, and build-ready design updates.
  • Coordinated float design around competition mission requirements, depth-control constraints, subsystem separation, and manufacturable mounting geometry.

July 2025 – August 2025

Flushing, New York

Summer STEM Course Instructor

Overclock Robotics

  • Taught SolidWorks and robotics concepts to students building original robot prototypes through CAD lessons, design walkthroughs, and hands-on activities.
  • Guided students through mechanical design decisions, prototype planning, and real-world robotics applications while reinforcing clear design reasoning.
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Projects

VEX Robotics High Stakes Competition Robot

Mechanical Design Project

August 2024 – May 2025

Flushing, New York

  • Designed a two-bar arm and conveyor scoring system for the VEX High Stakes season, enabling the robot to handle and score multiple game elements efficiently.
  • Iterated arm geometry, conveyor routing, intake packaging, and motion paths to improve scoring consistency, cycle speed, and match reliability.
  • Balanced mechanism reach, intake handoff, and driver-control requirements to support faster cycles across autonomous and driver-controlled periods.

MEC 101 Frog Jumper Robot

Mechanical Design Project

November 2025 – December 2025

Stony Brook, New York

  • Modeled and built a jumping mechanism using a 5:1 rack-and-pinion gear train, slip gear timing, linear slide, and rubber-band energy storage to drive a ground puncher.
  • Integrated Arduino-based IR target detection, ultrasonic stopping near 5 cm, H-bridge motor control, mecanum-wheel turning, and caster-supported stability for autonomous target approach.
  • Supported CAD and fabrication of the 3D-printed frame, custom motor adapter shaft, 12-tooth pinion, 60-tooth gear, and low-friction linear rail assembly.
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Leadership

September 2021 – May 2025

Flushing, New York

Captain

Overclock Robotics

  • Led task delegation, design reviews, and competition preparation for a competitive VEX robotics team.
  • Earned a New York State Champion title, ranked 12th at VEX Worlds, and received New York State Assembly recognition.
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Education

Expected May 2029

Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering