Sustainable Energy Options and Analysis
ME 529
Welcome to my Portfolio!
Matias Alvarado
Mechanical Engineer
Welcome to my Portfolio!
Mechanical Engineer
To create practical and sustainable engineering solutions that make a lasting impact.
Purdue University
M.S. Mechanical Engineering '26
B.S. Mechanical Engineering '25
GPA: 3.60
Hi! My name is Matias Alvarado, and I make ideas work .
I was born in Ilo, a small port city in Peru. Since very young, I was interested in understanding how things work through math and science. Today, my journey has led me to study a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, with an expected graduation in May 2026. I am passionate about engineering projects within the energy and mining sectors, and I am driven by the goal of contributing to a more sustainable and efficient world. I am currently seeking full-time opportunities where I can apply my skills and experiences to make a lasting impact. Welcome to my portfolio!
ME 529
ME 588
ME 514
ME 586
ME 518
AAE 571
GD&T, P&IDs, PFDs
Assemblies, Surfacing, Sheet Metal
CAD, CAM, FEA
Lathe, Mill, 3D Print, CNC
NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
Simulink, Controls, PID
C/C++, PWM, Motor Drivers
DAX, Data Visualization
My Recent
Designed and prototyped a mechanical delivery system for an autonomous package delivery drone, featuring a 23-ball storage capacity and an angled conveyor belt mechanism that transported foam ball packages into bins with IR beacons. The robot’s behavior was controlled through an Arduino Uno Microcontroller that integrated PID control for dual DC drive motors and a finite state machine (FSM) to manage wall-following logic, enabling robust and adaptive navigation.
Worked with a team to develop an automated food-cutting device controlled by an Arduino mega. We designed the full casing and cutting-mechanism assemblies in Siemens NX and fabricated the components using 3D printing, laser cutting, the lathe, and the mill. The system integrated motor control and sensor feedback to automate the cutting process to assist people with mobility issues.
Conducted an experimental study on small-scale wind turbine performance by designing, manufacturing, and testing multiple turbine configurations with different airfoils and blade counts. Using QBlade, created 3D models optimized for the operating Reynolds numbers, fabricated the turbines with 3D printing, and assembled them for testing in a low-speed wind tunnel. Collected velocity and force data using a five-hole probe and LVDT dynamometer.
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