aarchiba@ualberta.ca
Undergraduate Co-op
Biomedical Mechanical Engineering
Curriculum Development

Research Interests: Computer Aided Design(CAD) and Computer Graphics, Robotics and Automation, Biomechanics, Orthopedic Bioengineering

Computer aided design(CAD) has revolutionized the modern world as we know it. Its application is seen in a wide range varying from the mass production of car parts to the manipulation of digital x-ray images (DICOM). Engineers and designers are being asked to create more, faster, and with higher quality. CAD is the solution to address this growing trend as it allows for further precision. CAD design has virtually put an end to hand drawings; with precise vector lines being used by CAD software. The result is designers spend less time planning a model's construction, and less time waiting for design changes. The human brains are still present behind the design but the human error is not.
As part of the Curriculum Development Team I explored the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS and developed, as well as improved, tutorials for educational purposes at the University. We refined and tailored the tutorials to help future engineers learn the fundamentals of CAD. To enhance the learning experience and aid in the visualization of the devices they would model, we 3D printed and built a fully functional air engine.