Hi there
I'm a bio-roboticist fledgling and Master's student in Robotics, Systems and Control at ETH Zurich.
- Qualification: BSc Eng Mechanical and Mechatronics from University of Cape Town
- Technical Interests: Bio-inspired Robotics, Embodied Curiosity, and Reinforcement Learning
- Interests: Mountaineering, DIY projects and Cooking
Current Endeavours
As of September 2025, I am pursuing a Master’s in Robotics, Systems and Control at ETH Zurich, as part of the Robotics Systems Lab. My aim is to both broaden my understanding of robotics as a whole and deepen my focus on bio-inspired robotics.
Prior to this, I completed a six-month internship at the African Robotics Unit, where I designed and manufactured a 3-DOF spine for a 9-DOF legged robotic platform. This platform is being used to investigate the role of the tail in agile locomotion, drawing inspiration from the cheetah.
This internship was significant in shaping my interest in bio-inspired robotics. As a passionate outdoor enthusiast, I have long been fascinated by natural processes, and with my training as a mechatronics engineer, bio-inspired robotics feels like the natural intersection.
I am excited to see where this path leads and eager to contribute to projects that uncover and build upon nature’s secrets.
Skills
Coding languages and software used for various projects:
ROS 
C 
Python 
JavaScript 
Matlab 
VHDL 
Solidworks 
Mathcad
Core skills developed through various projects:
- 3D Modelling
- Solid Mechanics & Stress Analysis
- Product Development
- Embedded Systems
Education
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University of Cape Town
2020-2023
BSc Eng Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Grade Point Average:91.76 -
King Edward Vii School
2015-2019
South African National Senior Certificate
Average: 89.63
Awards
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2023
- Albert Wessels Prize
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2022
- Bain Merit Prize
- Klaus-Jurgen Bathe Scholarship
- Faculty Scholarship
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2021
- Bain Merit prize
- Faculty Scholarship
- Albert Wessels Prize is awarded to the Best Fourth Year Student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- Bain Merit Prize is awarded to the Best Third and Second Year Student in the Department of Engineering and the Built Environment.
- Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Scholarship is awarded to students who show evidence of high intellectual power and commitment to the achievement of excellence in the field of Engineering.