Declan Day

Driven and passionate 2nd year mechanical engineering student with hands-on experience from an internship with the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Adept at tackling complex engineering challenges through research, design, and prototyping. Strong foundation in additive manufacturing, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with diverse teams. Eager to leverage growing expertise in mechanical engineering to contribute to innovative solutions and advance my career.

• Water Conservation on Campus: Led a project focused on water conservation efforts at the University of Pittsburgh. Conducted interviews with stakeholders and identified potential solutions to reduce water usage on campus. Designed and modeled water-saving systems, incorporating innovative ideas for sustainable campus management.
• First-Year Engineering Conference: Researched and presented a project on Magnetic Levitation Technologies. Explored the principles and applications of magnetic levitation in modern engineering and presented findings at the University of Pittsburgh's First-Year Engineering Conference.
• Rover Building Competition: Participated in a rover building competition where I collaborated on designing and testing a rover capable of overcoming a variety of obstacles. Focused on mechanical design, testing for durability, and optimizing performance for the competition's specific challenges
• Additive Manufacturing Research (US Navy): Conducted research on the Quick Acting Water Tight Door Dog using additive manufacturing techniques. Contributed to engineering innovations for naval applications by supporting the mechanical engineering team with design and prototype development.

• Austin Schollenberger
  Mechanical Engineer
  Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division
  Phone: 215-897-2406
  Email: austin.n.schollenberger.civ@us.navy.mil
• Timothy Buchanan
  In-Service Engineering Agent
  Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division
  Phone: 215-897-1882
  Email: timothy.j.buchanan10.civ@us.navy.mil
• Drew Bower
  Associate Field Engineer
  Emerson Automation Solutions
  Phone: 412-503-3510
  Email: drew.bower@emerson.com