Belal Elsherbini

• Engineered and assembled a wiping force tester using AutoCAD and precision load cells, delivering
consistent, repeatable force measurements to support R&D validation of next-gen product prototypes.
• Produced detailed AutoCAD schematics supporting integration of 10+ industrial sensors into PLC
controlled systems, enabling real-time monitoring on an innovative tissue forming line.
• Constructed Function Block Diagrams in Studio 5000 to process analog input from industrial sensors,
converting raw signal data into actionable outputs for real-time system diagnostics/control
• Engineered 6 custom mounting fixtures via Solidworks and 3D printing for electrical and pneumatic
equipment for a lockout tagout training board, streamlining safety training for 50+ plant tradespeople.

• Led a cross-functional team of three researchers to design and develop an automated repositioning system to
counter sample drift in cryogenic imaging, saving crucial resources like lab personnel time and focus.
• Acquired proficiency in LabVIEW and MATLAB within four weeks, meeting project milestones on time.
• Developed LabVIEW and Python scripts for precise control of nanopositioners, rotary actuators, and
motorized stages, ensuring high-precision sample positioning in a negative feedback loop.
• Implemented advanced image processing techniques in MATLAB including Fast Fourier Transform and
Normalized Cross Correlation to significantly reduce blur and accurately locate sample coordinates.

• Gained in-depth knowledge of the Japanese rail R&D pipeline through expert lectures and site visits,
including insights into advanced rail technology, operations, and management systems at the Komaki R&D
and Tokyo General Control Centers.
• Gained firsthand insight into real-world EM field applications through technical discussions with
Superconducting Maglev (SCMaglev) engineers on propulsion, field containment, and passenger safety.