// AEROSPACE ENGINEERING — VIRGINIA TECH

SAM
GOWEL

Building, testing, and pushing to the limits.

Sam Gowel headshot FIG. 01 — REF. PHOTO

01 — ABOUT

Hello! I'm Sam Gowel, an Aerospace Engineering student at Virginia Tech who loves working on my own projects and pushing myself. With experience in customer service, research, and engineering design, I would be the perfect addition to your team.

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02 — PORTFOLIO

A glimpse of some of the projects I've been working on.

Inverted Pendulum project
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Inverted Pendulum

The inverted pendulum is a classic control theory problem. In my project it consists of a pendulum balanced upside down by a cart moved by a motor.

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hinge design for SolarCar topshell
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SolarCar Topshell Hinge

A lightweight, durable hinge design for the solar car's topshell, enabling smooth opening and closing while maintaining structural integrity.

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GoKart frame design and build
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GoKart Design

A lightweight and robust frame design for a go-kart, optimized for performance and safety.

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robot dog project
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Robot Dog Project

A four-legged robot dog designed to walk on various terrains, incorporating advanced control systems and mechanical engineering principles.

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03 — CONTACT

Let's connect!

📧 samgowel@vt.edu
📍 Fairfax, VA
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