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Ed Habtour

Researcher | Advisor

  • Ed Habtour is an assistant professor in the University of Washington Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics. Prior to joining UW, he held technical positions at Sandia National Laboratories, US Army Research Laboratory, and Northrop Grumman, and was a visiting scientist at Twente University, The Netherlands. His research focuses on nonlinear structural dynamics and nature-inspired designs.

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Bart Boom

Researcher | Gannet

  • Bart Boom is a member of the Illimited LAB at the University of Washington, Seattle. His research interests are focused on exploiting the nonlinear behavior of nature–inspired metamaterials and dynamic structures with biomimetic actuation for aerospace and robotic applications. Bart’s professional experience includes technical positions in multi-disciplinary fields of engineering ranging from horticultural machinery to offshore platforms and robotics.

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Thijs Masmeijer

Researcher | Spider

  • Thijs Masmeijer is a member of the Illimited LAB. He completed a Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Twente, the Netherlands. Past research consists of the exploitation of dynamical properties to track crack propagation in composites and aluminum. This gained him experience in both experimental and numerical methods. Currently he is conducting his PhD at the Aeronautics and Astronautics department of the University of Washington.

Kevin Cross

Researcher | multixial vibe

  • Kevin Cross is a Research Assistant in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics. He is also a Principal Member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories. His research focuses on the application of multi-input multi-output (MIMO) vibration to mimic flight environments during ground testing to qualify complex aerospace systems and structure. Prior to this he was a R&D engineer for Remington Arms designing new products and their manufacturing processes. He is also a certified six sigma black bet specializing in design of experiments for R&D purposes.

HUMAN Nature

Researcher | Metasurfaces

  • Greetings! Nature here, the neurodivergent transdisciplinary scientist joining the Illimited Lab, bringing with me a diverse industry background. Looking to do some good for humanity. My main focus is to join the climate change fight and execute research that has a broader impact that directly serves generation-z, without all the fluff of personal gain (publications, conferences, etc.). My doctorate in aerospace engineering, with the support of my advisors and industry partners, will focus on: 1.) Developing a robust framework for co-engineering with living organisms to develop next generation wave dependent engineered living metamaterials (Natures Natural Frequency Project --> hyperlink). 2.) The use of quantum bionic systems, chaos and wave theory to improve global carbon sequestration capacity and biological regeneration. 3.) Establishing a new environmentally compatible standard from which the scientific method should be practiced (manifesto). Finally and most importantly, mentoring and supporting my cohort through The Carbon Negative Project (carbonnegativeproject.org), a non-profit aimed at deep adaptation and positive tipping points. Join us in the scientific revolution.

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John Michael Racy

Researcher | Stingray

  • John Michael Racy is a member of the Illimited Lab at the University of Washington, Seattle. He is currently an Undergraduate in Engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle. His previous research experience was gained at the Friday Harbor Labs using micro-CT scanning and 3d printing to investigate comparative biomechanics in fishes. His research on how generative design offers insight into loading regimes in stingrays led to his current work related to undulated structures. He intends to pursue Materials Engineering with an eye to structure and application.

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Julius Naehrig

Researcher | bioactuation

  • Julius Naehrig is a member of the Illimited LAB. He is currently completing a Bachelors in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA. He is focused on researching the structure and functions of razor clams, and their ability to fluidize wet sand to burrow and easily submerge into the sand. Julius is also part of the Society of Advanced Rocket Propulsion, where he researched and developed a cold-gas thruster control system for the club’s rocket.

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Maia Willebrand

Researcher | reverse

  • Maia is an undergraduate researcher at the Illimited LAB and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington. In her sophomore year, Maia founded Generating Resilience on Wellness in Engineering (GROWE), a student-run organization focusing on uplifting and promoting wellness in the engineering community at UW. Maia is building on her experience of leading this club by conducting a research project in conjunction with Illimited Labs exploring adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism in collegiate engineering education.

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Osvaldo (Ozzy) Aldaz 

REsearcher

  • Osvaldo (Ozzy) Aldaz is a member of the Illimited LAB, working towards his bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington. Over the last year he joined the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, aiding underrepresented students reach their academic and career goals while providing a home away from home.

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Allan Dao

computer SCI | Technical

  • Minh Allan Dao (Allan) is a member of the Illimited LAB studying computer science at the University of Washington. He was on a computer science exchange in Stockholm, Sweden at KTH through the Allen School. He is interested in growing and utilizing his web development skills to create responsive and streamlined web experiences for impactful organizations on campus. He is also interested in supporting research, as his previous work was primarily for student organizations and for companies ranging from small startups to a multinational financial services firm.

Chuanzhe Xiong

DEsigner | UX

  • Chuanzhe (Bill) Xiong is a product designer based in Seattle. He mainly works on UX design for the Illimited LAB. Currently, he is pursuing his Master of Design at the University of Washington, with a focus on interaction design. He has previous research experience in Design with Professor Audrey Desjardins in Studio Tilt. Additionally, he has previous experience as a Design Lead at the non-profit student organization Portraits of Humanity along with experience as a teaching assistant.

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Min Jung Koo

DESIGNER | viz

  • Min Jung Koo is a member of the Illimited LAB. She has a Bachelor of Design (BDes) in industrial design. Currently she is pursuing her Master degree in Design at the University of Washington with a focus on interaction design. She has previous research experience in Design with Professor Audrey Desjardins in Studio Tilt, where she worked on prototyping three artifacts that explore domestic data in the context of a home. Additionally she has work experience as a designer in Fluke, KCR Media Inc, and KCSC (Korean Community Service Center) along with experience as a teaching assistant. She is interested in creating simple but meaningful creations.

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Spencer Flint

PILOT | US AIR FORCE

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Simon Shimel

Researcher

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Anthony Nguyen

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER | AEROSONIC

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Aidan Sleavin

NAVAL ENGINEER | NAVSEA

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Ojasvi Kamboj

AEROSPACE ENGINEER | AEROTECH

Chester (Zhaohan) Pan

GRADUATE STUDENT | uc berkeley