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Applying mechanical engineering analysis tools and reinforcement learning to solve high-energy challenges.

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About Me

Hello! I'm Jake, a mechanical engineer based in Seattle. I specialize in bridging the gap between theoretical simulation and physical implementation, with a focus on nuclear fusion and autonomous systems.

My work leverages deep reinforcement learning to optimize complex geometries and control systems for high-energy applications.

Projects

Airfoil CFD Pressure Contours

RL Airfoil Geometry Design

Application of reinforcement learning algorithms to optimize airfoil shapes for aerodynamic efficiency and performance.

Python Reinforcement Learning Aerodynamics
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JET Fusion Reactor Interior

RL for Fusion Ignition

Simulation of fusion ignition conditions utilizing reinforcement learning to control plasma stability and confinement parameters.

Google Colab Python Nuclear Physics
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In Progress

Plasma Simulation Visualization

Magnetohydrodynamic Plasma Confinement Simulation

Developing particle-in-cell simulations of plasma confinement and magnetic field interactions using WarpX, an open-source electromagnetic PIC code, to model fusion-relevant plasma dynamics and instabilities.

WarpX Plasma Physics PIC Simulation Python
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