Norhan Mohammed

Technical Team Vice-Leader

• Job Details:Led the development of a fully autonomous quadcopter drone equipped with ODLC and precision payload drop capabilities. Utilized Pixhawk flight controller and Ardupilot firmware to handle low-level flight control and mission execution. Led the integration of YOLOv8-based computer vision with the drone’s navigation system to enable real-time visual decision-making during flight. Coordinated a multidisciplinary student team comprising members from mechanical, electrical, software, and aerodynamics disciplines. Oversaw mission testing and validation processes to ensure system robustness under real-world conditions.

Autonomous Subteam Co-Lead

• Job Details:Developed a complete ODLC vision pipeline starting from image preprocessing, applying GrabCut segmentation to extract targets, and using color clustering to separate backgrounds, shapes, and alphanumeric content. Designed and tested onboard detection systems using YOLOv8 for initial object detection from aerial imagery. Integrated the ODLC pipeline and mission logic into the drone’s navigation framework for real-time decision-making. Collaborated with hardware and flight control teams to ensure stable synchronization between visual detections and flight behavior.

Mechatronics Intern

• Job Details:Worked with PLC-based automation systems (Siemens S7-300) to control industrial pipelines and machinery. Diagnosed faults in sensor-actuator loops and simulated logic using Simatic Manager. Documented process diagrams and wrote technical reports for maintenance and optimization.