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  • Faculty-guided, NDA-protected
  • IP remains with your company
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Mobile Off-Grid Electrification

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XPRIZE Wildfire

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Clean Water for Pakistan

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Detecting Polar Bears with SAR

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What can a Capstone team do for you?

🔐 Cybersecurity & Software


  • HTTP Fingerprinting System — Developed tools to identify attacker-in-the-middle proxy behavior at enterprise scale. (Sandia National Labs)
  • Built a web-based AI tool to translate raw log data into OCSF format, automating variable mapping and normalization for Splunk’s ingestion pipeline (Splunk)
  • Developed a software tool that automates complex student-project matching using compatibility algorithms and UI-driven workflows (BYU Capstone)

⚙️ Mechanical & Manufacturing


  • Automated Soda Cup Vending Machine — Engineered a fast, commercial-grade machine for drink-only orders. (BYU Dining Services)
  • Compliant Crash Bumper — Designed a fine-tuned, energy-absorbing bumper for precision semiconductor machinery. (ASML)
  • Stowable Tailgate Mechanism — Prototyped a modular tailgate design to enhance usability of the Ford F-150. (Ford)
  • Thermal-Seal Optimization for Pool Covers — Improved quality and efficiency in automated pool cover production. (Latham Pool Products)
  • Cable Strain Relief Molding System — Built an automated fixture for high-volume medical cable molding. (Varex Imaging)

✈️ Aerospace & Autonomous Systems


  • Drone Tracking with RF Triangulation — Built a real-time drone detection system using RF time-difference of arrival. (Raytheon)
  • Phased Array Calibration Target — Designed an aerial RF emitter for calibrating ground-based radar systems. (BAE Systems)
  • FAA-Compliant Drone ID via SDR — Built a software-defined radio transmitter for UAV Remote ID compliance. (AFRL)

🔌 Electrical & Embedded Systems


  • Millimeter-Wave Radar Testbed — Designed a modular radar system to evaluate materials for military defense. (INL)
  • Designed a tunable millimeter-wave radar system for lab-based testing of advanced materials and defense applications (L3Harris)

🤖 AI & Data Science


  • Smart Parts Search Engine — Developed an AI-powered tool for identifying parts via image and text inputs. (Edwards Lifesciences)
  • Production Intelligence Dashboard — Built a system to analyze and visualize daily manufacturing KPIs. (Flex)

🌱 Sustainability & Energy


  • Mobile Solar Power Platform — Engineered a rugged, off-grid solar unit with auto-tilt and wind safety features. (SunRoad Solar)
  • Wind Energy Optimization — Designed and tested a new turbine system for the DOE Collegiate Wind Competition. (DOE/CWC)

🧬 Medical & Biotech


  • Wearable Bowel Movement Sensor — Created a discreet, responsive device for non-verbal or dependent users. (Assistive Tech)

🧩 Other & Multidisciplinary


  • Offline Educational Server — Deployed a low-cost, internet-free content delivery system for rural schools. (Zambia Scholarship Fund)
  • Dozens of projects spanning systems design, embedded controls, AI/ML integration, and mechanical innovation.
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Past Projects

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2024-25 Projects

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2023-24 Projects

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2022-23 Projects

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2021-22 Projects

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2020-21 Projects

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2019-20 Projects

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Disciplines Included in Capstone

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Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace
Automotive
Biomechanics
Design and Manufacturing/CAD
Mechatronics
Fluid Mechanics
Acoustics
Materials
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Electrical Engineering

Signal Processing
Electromagnetics
RF
Robotics/Controls
Wireless Communication
Power
Machine Learning/AI
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Computer Engineering

Machine Learning/AI
Embedded Systems
FPGAs
Networking
Software
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Manufacturing Engineering

Smart Manufacturing
Augmented Reality
Tool and Fixture Design
Manufacturing Expertise
Efficiency Improvements
Design for Manufacturing
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Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing
Augmented Reality
Cloud Architecture and Security
Cyber-Physical Systems
Software

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