MACK KRELL

Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; Minor in Biomechanics

Krell.ma@husky.neu.edu
205-876-6223
9 Warwick Street, Boston, MA 02120
About Me

My name is Mack, and I am a fourth year Mechanical Engineering student at Northeastern

University. I was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. Since I was young, I have been
interested in finding ways to apply the skills I have to improve the lives of other. I believe that
problems and issues are best solved through dialogue and collaboration. Now in my fourth
year of study, I have the opportunity to combine my passion for productive collaboration with
my technical engineering skills to have a positive impact both in the US, and around the world.
The reason why I include “around the world” is because not only do I enjoy traveling, but I
believe that it can help empower people in various situations. I believe that the only real way
to accurately understand another culture is to interact with its people. This is why I took a gap
year to learn about Jewish history around the world. It is also why I went to do a robotics coop
in Australia, and why I went to Vietnam to study fluid mechanics. The things I have learned
through these travels have made me a better person and will make me a better global
engineer.
Aubot – Telepresence Robot Purpose
- To design and construct the
second version of a
Rotating robot head
telepresence robot that can be
used to virtually teleport to
another location
Detachable speaker Process
- Designed and modeled
telepresence robot’s base,
neck, and head components in
SolidWorks
Light weight neck that can - Constructed prototype of robot;
deconstructed
wired motors and cameras and
attached mechanical features
and cover
Robot base Results
- Showcased the telepresence
robot to delegates at TedX
Sydney
Fully constructed prototype of Teleport
Robot
Sensors On – off button Charging strips
- Designed back head cover to
be easily removed from neck
using push pins.
- The design of the back cover
allows for both 3D printing
and vacuum forming
- Constructed core of robot
base using aluminum
extrusions
Aluminum extrusions
allowing for strong base - Designed robot base cover
structure using surface modeling to Strip to allow
for full
easily be removed from neck rotation of
using push pins top camera

- Strategically inserted
sensors to base to prevent
running into objects

Motor for driving Curved design allowing for easy

Batteries vacuum forming
wheels
 Carbon fiber ferrule
3-D printed covers
Carbon fiber tube with push pins
- Order customized carbon fiber
tubes and ferrules with holes
for push pins
- Used pole connectors to allow
neck to be easily adjustable
and easily deconstructed
3-D printed base in suit case
- The base and head cover were
designed to be vacuum
formed, but were 3-D printed
for prototyping
- Altered design of the base
cover to easily fit in a carry-on
suitcase
Light Seeking Autonomous Robot
Purpose
- To design an autonomous robot to move
about the room and find the brightest
Light spot in the room
sensors for
locating the - The robot had to move on its own, be
brightest low in cost, and safely move around
area of the
room
without running into objects
Process
- Wired the motors and sensors to an
Indicator light to Arduino board
portray when the
brightest spot
- Mounted the sensors and indicators
was located onto a cover for the internal components
- Designed a bump sensor to restrict the
robot from damaging itself
Bump sensor Result
- Designed a robot that not only quickly
and safely found the brightest spot in
the room, but also was aesthetically
Autonomous light-seeking robot pleasing
 SolidWorks model of bump sensor

- The bump sensor stops the robot from

running into random objects in the room.
Since the room is dark, the bump sensor
would be most effective
- Foil on sensor connect when the sensor is 3-D printed bump sensor with foil
bumped and completes the circuit. This tells
the program to change directions
McWane Global Inc. – Gasket Purpose
- Analyzing a newly designed pipe
gasket and developing material
to help sell the new design
PVC pipe post testing. Process
Was analyzed at this
point
- Prepped gaskets and pipes for
Labeled PVC Pipe
testing by cutting and sanding
the pipe
- Performed and analyzed
pressure tests on RieberLok
gaskets
- Recorded the data in an
organized notebook and
spreadsheet
Result
- Developed sales literature and
assembly instructions for
ReiberLok Gasket Set up of pipe for long term test RieberLok gaskets
(http://rieberlok.com/applicatio
n/assembly-instructions/ )
Photography Show
■ Curated Kivunim Gap Year photography show with over 70 photographs from around the world
■ Love to incorporate photography into travels around the world
■ The following are examples of photos I have taken during my travels incorporated with my gap year,
coop abroad in Australia, and study abroad in Vietnam, as well as family vacations
■ Photo locations below: 1. Budapest, Hungary; 2. Patagonia, Chile; 3. Jerusalem, Israel

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1. Wadi Rum, Jordan

2. Berlin, Germany
3. Great Barrier Reef, Australia

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1. Wadi Rum, Jordan

1 2. DaNang, Vietnam
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1. Wadi Rum, Jordan

2. Freycinet National Park,
Tasmania, Australia
3. Sahara Desert, Morocco
4. Patagonia, Chile

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■ Thank you for taking the time to look through my portfolio. I look
forward to hearing from you and having the opportunity to apply the
skills portrayed in this portfolio to further your efforts.