Current Members

Kafil Chowdhury

Ph.D. Student

San Diego State University/University of California at San Diego 

Department of Mechanical Engineering

E-mail:  kchowdhury@sdsu.edu 

Kafil Chowdhury is a Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) student between UCSD-SDSU and currently working in the Advanced Manufacturing for Energy Devices (AMED) lab as a Ph.D. student. He completed his master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University and bachelor's from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He worked in the industries for a brief period and returned to academia to pursue his Ph.D. His current research interest consists of the synthesis and characterization of a conductive polymer by using different chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques, primarily focusing on energy storage applications. 

Kendra-Rose Jucal

B.S. Student/Special Studies

San Diego State University

Department of Mechanical Engineering

E-mail:  kjucal7190@sdsu.edu

Kendra-Rose Jucal is a fourth-year, Mechanical Engineering student attending San Diego State University. She is a proud member of SDSU's Society of Women in Engineering and is currently working on campus at the Center for Student Success in Engineering as a Peer Navigator. Her Senior Design Capstone Project is in collaboration with Masimo, designing an Automated Curing Cabinet. After graduation, she aims to pursue a career in Manufacturing, Material Sciences, or Research/Design. Beyond academic focus, her hobbies include textile crafts, painting, and hiking. She also enjoys the study of art, film/cinema, and music.

Eric Tanori

B.S. Student/Special Studies

San Diego State University

Department of Mechanical Engineering

E-mail:  etanori2182@sdsu.edu

Eric Tanori is a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department interested in working in Manufacturing. He is a member of the student chapter of Engineers without Borders (EWB). His interests include cars, camping, and film photography.

Stefan Fahr

B.S. Student/Senior Design Project Team

San Diego State University

Department of Mechanical Engineering

E-mail:  sfahr2880@sdsu.edu

Stefan Fahr is a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University. He works part-time at SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, as a Falcon 9 Engineering Intern for the 2023 calendar year. He is particularly interested in liquid rocket engine development and has gained valuable experience working on cutting-edge projects at SpaceX and personal engine garage projects. Stefan enjoys surfing, traveling, and running when he is not studying or working, which provides him with inspiration and relaxation.

Joe Beck

B.S. Student/Senior Design Project Team

San Diego State University

Department of Mechanical Engineering

E-mail:  jbeck2719@sdsu.edu

Joe Beck is a Mechanical Engineering student currently enrolled at San Diego State University, a former tennis professional and coach. Currently working at Hotel Del Coronado as a server full time while enrolled in school full time. He has always had a passion working on cars and building computers and loves building and designing. Currently he will be assembling a Chemical Vapor Deposition reactor.

Tyler Schmid

B.S. Student/Senior Design Project Team

San Diego State University

Department of Mechanical Engineering

E-mail:  tschmid3945@sdsu.edu    

Tyler Schmid is a fourth-year mechanical engineering student pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree at SDSU. He has experience working at Hewlett Packard on a team that developed high-performance 3DP footwear. Tyler is looking forward to learn more and to apply what he has learned to industry. Throughout his time at SDSU, he has been a member of the waterski team and is a former president. He has competed at a national level on this team against schools across the country.