Nicholas Chung
I am a rising junior at Carnegie Mellon University studying Mechanical Engineering. I am working as an undergraduate research assistant with PhD student Taryn Imamura on the DNA Microswimmers project. I aim to make fabrication and testing of the microswimmers a more consistent process, to aid in experimentation and data collection. I aim to graduate with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in Spring 2026.
Current Projects
- Investigating magnetization methods to enable swarm behavior in microswimmers.
- Developing physical intelligence in microswimmers via chemical response.
Previous Experience
Mechanics II: 3D Design -- Spring 2024 - Bike Pedal Supprt: With two other teammates, we designed a support to fail at a specific load. Incorporating knowledge in material properties, brittle vs. ductile failure, and 3D mechanics, our final product combined the strengths and weaknesses of PLA and acrylic for a consistent result. - Bear-Proof Chair: With three other teammates, we designed a camping chair that best accommodates our stakeholders' needs of portability, cost, strength, and utility. Our final product was stored as a compact tube, but unfolded into an ergonomic and supportive 4-legged chair. It also had dual functionality, with the seat doubled as a throwable bear-bag to protect the user's food supply.
Mechanics I: 2D Design -- Fall 2023 - Martian Coat Rack: With two other teammates, we designed a mass-minimized bracket to support 20 lbs. When applying iterative design with hand-calcs and SolidWorks FEA, we learned how to remove mass from low-stress areas within our bracket.
Fundamentals of MechE -- Fall 2022 - Line-Following Robot: With two other teammates, we programmed a four-wheeled Arduino robot to follow a path and complete a task. To do this, we used light and ultrasonic sensors combined with PID control for a robust algorithm to navigate the course.
Contact Information
- Please contact me by email: ndchung@andrew.cmu.edu