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Critical Reflection

As the past 12 weeks have passed, I have achieved and learnt much from UCS. Hence, I will be reflecting on the goals I set in my self-introduction letter and sharing my thoughts and lessons learnt. The first area of major concern to me was communication, especially verbal and written forms. There were multiple opportunities for me to work on my fluency, including, but not limited to reading the information from the screen and mock presentations. Learning to speak in a slow and controlled manner helped to mitigate my stutters and gave me time to convert my thoughts into words. This also had the additional benefits of conveying my ideas more clearly and allowing the audience to process the information.   Similar lessons were learnt for writing and reading as they go hand in hand. By learning to read and fully understand the instructions, I have saved time by focusing on my research and thoughts instead of making guesswork. This was achieved by prompting gAI to break the sentences dow...
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Projects Contributions

 1)  I contributed pitch ideas and questions for the group during the initial stages. My initial pitch was for the F-15E wings as they can not only save the lives of the pilot but also safeguard Singapore's airspace. Information was gathered from my reader's response. I tried to be impartial and objective by asking clarifying questions and coming to an agreement that my initial pitch was unrealistic. We eventually settled on SLA 3D printing as we had all agreed it was the most feasible and interesting idea. 2) Online meeting to work on the problem statement and initial headway for our research.  I used the sample problem statements and reports as a reference to clarify our doubts and propose potential changes. I used OneSearch and Google Scholar to find relevant sources using keywords. These keywords include SLA, prosthetic, photopolymer resin, benefits, limitations, and nanomaterials. Some of these keywords such as nanomaterials were added after our initial research. Hel...
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READER RESPONSE DRAFT #3

 The F-15E Strike Eagle, a variant of the F-15 fighter family, excels as a versatile, dual-role aircraft (Air Force, 2019). It is designed for both air-to-air combat and precision air-to-ground strikes, making it a highly capable and adaptable fighter (Air Force, 2019). Since their merger, Boeing has replaced McDonnell Douglas as the fighter's manufacturer (Owen, 2023). The cropped delta wings are swept back at 45 degrees, which contributes to the fighter's flight and combat abilities (Zorro, 2017). It lacks leading-edge flaps, while the trailing edge is equipped with ailerons and a basic high-lift flap (Zorro, 2017). Due to these reasons, the plane has a low wing loading which gives it excellent maneuverability without compromising speed (Zorro, 2017). Titanium is used in the construction of the wing spars, which reinforces the wings from within, as it is more lightweight and durable than steel (Harris, 2023). As later variants of the F-15, a semi-monocoque fighter aircraft, a...
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READER RESPONSE DRAFT #1

The F-15E Strike Eagle, a variant of the F-15 fighter family, excels as a versatile, dual-role aircraft (Air Force, 2019). It is designed for both air-to-air combat and precision air-to-ground strikes, making it a highly capable and adaptable fighter (Air Force, 2019). Since their merger, Boeing has replaced McDonnell Douglas as the fighter's manufacturer (Owen, 2023). The cropped delta wings are swept back at 45 degrees, which contributes to the fighter's flight and combat abilities (Zorro, 2017). It lacks leading-edge flaps, while the trailing edge is equipped with ailerons and a basic high-lift flap (Zorro, 2017). Due to these reasons, the plane has a low wing loading which gives it excellent maneuverability without compromising speed (Zorro, 2017). Titanium is used in the construction of the wing spars, which reinforces the wings from within, as it is more lightweight and durable than steel (Harris, 2023). As later variants of the F-15, a semi-monocoque fighter aircraft, ar...
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SUMMARY DRAFT #1 + THESIS

 The F-15E Strike Eagle, a variant of the F-15 fighter family, excels as a versatile, dual-role aircraft (Air Force, 2019). It is designed for both air-to-air combat and precision air-to-ground strikes, making it a highly capable and adaptable fighter (Air Force, 2019). Since their merger, Boeing has replaced McDonnell Douglas as the fighter's manufacturer (Owen, 2023). We have decided to focus our research on the wings, including but not limited to its design, functions and features. The cropped delta wings are swept back at 45 degrees, which contributes to the fighter's flight and combat abilities (Zorro, 2017). It lacks leading-edge flaps, while the trailing edge is equipped with ailerons and a basic high-lift flap (Zorro, 2017). Due to these reasons, the plane has a low wing loading which gives it excellent maneuverability without compromising speed (Zorro, 2017). Titanium is used in the construction of the wing spars, which reinforces the wings from within, as it is more l...
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INITIAL RESEARCH PATHWAY: F-15E WING DESIGN

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            A pair of F-15E jets firing their missiles over the Gulf of Mexico during training.
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Self-Introduction Letter

Self-Introduction  Good day Professor Blackstone, My name is Khant, and I am a freshman attending your critical thinking and communicating module. I had thoroughly enjoyed my time at Ngee Ann Polytechnic and graduated with a diploma in mechanical engineering. This was one of the reasons that led me to further pursue mechanical engineering in SIT. I was initially fascinated by the hardware side of engineering and my love for software developed afterwards. When I first moved to Singapore, my young self was in awe of the concrete jungle that I would call home. My programming class in my first year of polytechnic sparked my passion for programming, showing me that the sky was the limit. Thus, I chose mechanical engineering as it combined both subfields. I would attribute my abilities to adapt, take initiative and step outside of my comfort zone as key factors that have led me to where I am now. During my tenure as an intern and a soldier, I stepped up to address and communicate the gro...
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