Harout Z Markarian

Harout Z Markarian

Los Angeles, California, United States
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I am a passionate engineer with a diverse background in electromechanical engineering…

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Experience

  • Del West USA Graphic

    Del West USA

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    Sylmar, CA

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

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    Simi Valley, Ca

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    Corona, Ca

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    Beirut District, Lebanon

Education

  • Pepperdine University Graphic

    Pepperdine University

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    Activities and Societies: ASME, SHPE

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    Activities and Societies: ASME

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Chrysalis Consulting, LLC. Graphic

    Help create a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals

    Chrysalis Consulting, LLC.

    - 4 months

    Social Services

    educational and inspiring

Publications

  • Climbing Wheelchair Design and Control

    California State University, Norhtridge

    Wheelchair users face difficulties while crossing rugged terrains and sidewalks, as well as climbing up and down stairs. With the safety of the user as a main concern, the following concept will allow the occupant of the wheelchair to ascend and descend stairs while remaining safely on the seat. This conceptual design consists of two differential drive wheels and a two legged mechanism, in addition, it uses light weight material. Using Solidworks simulations, the dynamic analysis of the…

    Wheelchair users face difficulties while crossing rugged terrains and sidewalks, as well as climbing up and down stairs. With the safety of the user as a main concern, the following concept will allow the occupant of the wheelchair to ascend and descend stairs while remaining safely on the seat. This conceptual design consists of two differential drive wheels and a two legged mechanism, in addition, it uses light weight material. Using Solidworks simulations, the dynamic analysis of the wheelchair is presented while it climbs the stairs. Finite element analysis is also performed on the wheelchair’s frame, along with DC motor power analysis and control system design. This design uses a closed loop control system. This wheelchair will be entirely controlled by the user. A prototype was built to demonstrate the concept discussed in this thesis.

Courses

  • Advanced Engineering Analysis

    ME 501

  • Aerospace Engineering

    AE 480

  • Autonomous Mobile Robots

    ME 522

  • Control Systems

    ME 484/L

  • Dynamics of Machines

    ME 515

  • GD&T

    ME 434

  • Mechatronics

    ME435/L

  • Modern Control Systems

    ME 684

  • computer Aided Design in machinary

    ME 630

  • introduction to Robotics Mechanics and control

    ME 520

Projects

  • extreme Engineering

    Third place winner at the extreme engineering competition during the SHPE national conference in Cincinnati.
    Designed and built a rocket launcher using PVC pipes and a valve.
    Designed a prototype rocket which was launched the furthest in the competition.
    Sponsored by Timken.

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  • Climbing Wheelchair Design and Control - Thesis project

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    • Conceptualized, designed, and fabricated a climbing wheelchair for disabled people.
    • Conducted static and dynamic FEA using SolidWorks simulations.
    • Performed Newton-Euler dynamic equations to determine the torque required at each joint.
    • Performed kinematic analysis for motion validity of the system.
    • Utilized classical controls theories to model the dynamic system.
    • Performed vibration analysis to avoid failure at critical points on the system.
    • Wrote a LabVIEW code…

    • Conceptualized, designed, and fabricated a climbing wheelchair for disabled people.
    • Conducted static and dynamic FEA using SolidWorks simulations.
    • Performed Newton-Euler dynamic equations to determine the torque required at each joint.
    • Performed kinematic analysis for motion validity of the system.
    • Utilized classical controls theories to model the dynamic system.
    • Performed vibration analysis to avoid failure at critical points on the system.
    • Wrote a LabVIEW code to control the ascent and descent of the wheelchair.
    • Built a complex circuit using electrical components to accurately distribute power throughout the
    system.

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  • IGV

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    Senior Design Project: Intelligent Ground Vehicle August 2011- June 2012

    Navigation Team Lead
    • Programmed the navigation part of the robot using LabView.
    • Designed a redundant system to provide the robot a heading using an inertial measurement unit and a compass.
    • Wired and powered all navigation equipment using serial bus communications (RS232).

    Mechanical Design Team Member
    • Designed and built the robot from conception.
    • Performed Finite…

    Senior Design Project: Intelligent Ground Vehicle August 2011- June 2012

    Navigation Team Lead
    • Programmed the navigation part of the robot using LabView.
    • Designed a redundant system to provide the robot a heading using an inertial measurement unit and a compass.
    • Wired and powered all navigation equipment using serial bus communications (RS232).

    Mechanical Design Team Member
    • Designed and built the robot from conception.
    • Performed Finite Element Analysis on the overall design.
    • Performed dynamic analysis on the chassis of the robot to ensure stability.

    Achievements:
    • 1st place winner at the 2012 Autonomous Unmanned System Vehicle International’s (AUVSI) Intelligent
    Ground Vehicle Competition, Auburn Hills, Michigan.

    Other creators
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Honors & Awards

  • Intelligent Ground Vehicle International Champion

    Engineer's Council

    Robotics international competition Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
    First Place at 2012 AUVSI Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (Auburn Hills, MI)

Languages

  • English

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  • French

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  • Armenian

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  • Arabic

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Organizations

  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

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    - Present

  • ASME

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    - Present

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