Albert Lin

Boston, MA · albertlin2048@gmail.com · linkedin.com/in/albertlin2048 · LaTeX source

Education

Northeastern University College of Engineering — Boston, MASep. 2023 – May 2027

  • Combined Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering / Computer Science; 3.92 GPA
  • Courses: Object-Oriented Design, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Algorithms, Systems, Material Science, Mechanical Design

Publications

K. Mabulu, R. Jawed, A. Lin, L. B. Raine, and T. Padir. “Assessing the Impact of a Passive Exoskeleton on Firefighter Performance and Physiological Response.” 2025 34th IEEE International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), Aug. 2025. doi:10.1109/RO-MAN63969.2025.11217652

R. Takei, B. Emery, A. Lin, J. Miske, J. I. Lipton, and J. P. Whitney. “Route Your Ooze (RYO) Drive: A New Way to Route Flexible Filament in 3D Printing with Motion-Decoupled Rolling Joints.” Solid Freeform Fabrication 2025: Proceedings of the 36th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, 2025. doi:10.26153/tsw/63390

J. Miske, A. Lin, A. Maya, A. Inkiad, and J. I. Lipton. “Reconfigurable Auxetic Devices (RADs) with Backlash for Soft Robotic Surface Manipulation.” Under review, Advanced Robotics Research, 2026.

Patents

J. Lipton, J. Kowalewski, J. F. Alpert, J. N. Miske, A. Lin, et al. “Flat-Plane Mechanism for In-Situ Metrology.” U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 64/075,541, filed May 27, 2026. Northeastern University ref. INV-26174.

Research Experience

Research Assistant — Transformative Robotics Lab, Northeastern UniversityJan. 2025 – Present

RADs (Reconfigurable Auxetic Devices) — advised by Prof. Jeffrey Lipton

  • Applied lattice math and geometry to add Z-axis control to the 9 existing control nodes of a reconfigurable auxetic lattice that moves via backlash between nodes rather than flexing, increasing maximum displacement by about 75%.
  • Motorized the previously hand-configured lattice by designing and programming a closed-loop motor control system with an Arduino and a Python script, enabling arbitrary configurations while keeping it easy to manufacture and assemble.

Viscous Thread Printing for Orthotics

  • Enabled printing of custom orthotic foams by programming a slicer plugin modeled on coiling viscous thread behavior.
  • Built a high-cycle fatigue test stand that ran multiple foam samples to 10,000 cycles, showing only marginal creep.

Industry Experience

Mechanical Engineering Co-op — GreensightJul. 2026 – Present

  • Built a load test rig from XFLR5 lift analysis and tested wings to 5 G, catching an elevon actuation failure before flight.
  • Delivered validated removable wing joints and landing gear for a prototype vehicle through 5 design and test iterations.
  • Prepared a vehicle for low-volume production by creating select assembly processes and custom crates and packaging.

Mechanical Engineering Co-op — Apeiron LabsJul. 2025 – Jun. 2026

  • Integrated acoustic communications and passive acoustic monitoring packages into an underwater robot, designing in Onshape to minimize hydrodynamic impact and keep center of buoyancy and center of mass shifts under 0.5 mm.
  • Streamlined production of new units by creating detailed, annotated assembly drawings and fixtures.
  • Ensured vendor parts met specification by producing GD&T drawings, coordinating with suppliers, and inspecting deliveries.

Awards & Honors

2nd Place, MassRobotics Form & Function University Robotics Challenge2026

Robotics Summit & Expo, Boston. Team entry: Flat-Plane Mechanism for Metrology. Judged by a panel of robotics industry experts against 15 teams worldwide, including MIT, Penn, Purdue, Columbia, Waterloo, UBC, Tufts, WPI and Boston University.

Leadership & Service

Co-President — Northeastern RoboticsDec. 2024 – Present

  • Oversaw 200+ members, 5 projects, and a $25,000+ budget, securing the faculty, space, and funding each project lead needed.
  • Maintained a lab of 9 FDM/SLA printers (incl. a custom Voron 350) and a self-hosted server, handling repairs and consumables.
  • Wrote trainings and SOPs for the printers, reflow oven, and power tools so members could use them safely and independently.

Project Lead — MitosisJan. 2024 – Present

  • Led design of multiple concurrent 3D printer projects, including a 4-axis rotary printer with its own custom slicer, designed to print arbitrary overhangs without supports and give more control over layer orientation.
  • Directed a 12-member team, running meetings to teach members and keep hardware and software sub-teams in sync.

Selected Projects

Beetle Weight Battle Bot (SpinnyBoi3002)Sep. 2024 – Present

  • Led a 3-person team to design and prototype custom mechanical, electrical, and computer systems for a 3-pound Battle Bot.
  • Designed a ring spinner with a shielded outer ring and a unique 3-point omni drive, achieving strong omnidirectional agility while still qualifying for the shuffler weight bonus.
  • Designed a custom ESP32-S3 circuit board and wrote its C firmware for Wi-Fi remote operation and closed-loop motor control from accelerometer data, with failsafes for individual component disconnection and mechanical failure.
  • Mitigated structural weaknesses of 2 previous versions by pinpointing failure points with FEA and physical testing.

Prototype Electric LongboardSep. 2026 – Present

  • Designing and building an electric longboard from scratch targeting 20 miles of range at 25 mph, with a solderless high-discharge 10S2P 21700 battery housing for easy service and battery swaps, ESP32-based electronics, and machined parts.

Technical Skills

Engineering: CAD/CAM [SolidWorks, Fusion 360] · CAD [Onshape, AutoCAD, Blender] · GD&T · FEA
Fabrication: 3D printer (SLA/FDM) · laser cutter · CNC router/mill/waterjet · manual mill/lathe · welding (TIG/MIG)
Software: Java · Python · C · Swift · Arduino · Linux (Bash)