Engineer & Innovator
Meet Jessica Ezemba, a skilled mechanical engineer with a passion for design and innovation. Educated at Carnegie Mellon University and Texas A&M University, Jessica boasts diverse engineering expertise and experience at Symbotic, KLA, and Spirit AeroSystems. A dedicated researcher, she has collaborated on projects with organizations like NASA and TAMU's Biomechanical Environments Laboratory. As a volunteer and mentor, Jessica is committed to shaping the future of engineering at the intersection of mechanical engineering, AI, and design.
What I believe in
O1. Dilligence
Committed to excellence, I've honed my skills through rigorous education and research, consistently striving for improvement in engineering and design
O2. Integrity
As a mentor and volunteer, I believe in fostering a culture of honesty and trust, building strong relationships and maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of my work.
O3. Impact
With experience at leading companies and research institutions, I've contributed to meaningful projects, driving innovation and change in the engineering landscape.
O4. Courage
Embracing challenges and pushing boundaries, I actively seek opportunities to expand my expertise and redefine the future of engineering at the intersection of mechanical engineering, AI, and design.
Academics
Research Labs
Artificial Intelligence in Products Engineered for X (AiPEX) @ CMU
Jan 2022 - Present
Design Research Collective @ CMU
May 2023 - Present
Biomechanical Environments Laboratory (BMEL) @ TAMU
August 2019 - May 2021
Bio-inspired Sustainable Systems Laboratory (BiSSL) @ TAMU
December 2020 - May 2021
Skills
Software Skills: PYTHON, MATLAB, SOLIDWORKS, ANSYS, CATIA V5, AutoCAD, LabVIEW, FeBio
Engineering Skills: Controller Design, Optimization Design, Product Design, Prototyping, GD&T
Project Management: Leading interdisciplinary teams, managing budgets and timelines, coordinating with technical partners
Technical Writing: Published research articles, conference poster presentations, technical documentation
Teaching & Mentoring: College of Engineering Teaching Assistant, TechSpark Student Technician, STEM Volunteer
International Collaboration: Art et Métiers International Design Research in France, Clínicas del Azúcar International Collaboration in Mexico
Companies
Jessica Ezemba holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, an M.S. in Integrated Innovation for Products & Services from Carnegie Mellon University, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at CMU.
Publications
Ezemba, J., Cunningham, J.D., and Conrad, T.S., “Parameter Extraction from Images Using Multilabel Supervised Learning,” Proceedings of the IDETC/CIE, Boston, MA, August 20-23, 2023, ASME Paper No. DETC2023-116501
Ezemba, J., and Layton, A. (2022) "Bio-Inspired Avenues for Advancing Brain Injury Prevention." ASME. Journal of Mechanical Design. doi: 10.1115/1.4055737
Khaled, Mohamed, et al. "DREAMS: Drilling and Extraction Automated System." arXiv preprint arXiv:2106.05874 (2021)
Conference Presentations
Ezemba, Jessica. " Traumatic Brain Injury at the Cellular Level: Design of a Concussion Bioreactor." WE20 Student Research Competition, V1irtual Conference, 6 November 2020. Conference Poster Presentation
Ezemba, Jessica. " Traumatic Brain Injury at the Cellular Level: Design of a Concussion Bioreactor." Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium, Virtual Conference, 31 October 2020. Research Symposium Poster Presentation
Memberships
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