Sahar Mahbobi

McMaster University · Building things that move, inspire & innovate

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Engineering with purpose, designed with passion

I'm a mechanical engineering student at McMaster University with a drive to create, innovate, and lead. My work spans hands-on projects, technical design, and community initiatives, all fueled by curiosity and a commitment to excellence.

When I'm not in the lab or the machine shop, you'll find me collaborating with peers, mentoring others, or exploring new ways to bring ideas from concept to reality.

0+ Hours of Design
0 Projects Completed
0 Leadership Roles

McMaster University

B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Professional roles and internships

May 2025 to Aug 2025

3D Modeling / Design Intern

Forever Kitchen

Created accurate 3D models of custom cabinetry and interiors using SketchUp, Blender, and SolidWorks to visualize designs for clients. Revised shop drawings as advised by carpenters to turn client concepts into digital models. Collaborated with clients and carpenters to define details, dimensions, and ensure models were build-ready.

Things I've built

A selection of projects showcasing technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving

01

Automated Large-Radius Circle-Drawing Robot

Developed an automated robot under 10×10 cm to draw the largest, most high-precision circular path. Designed prototype and final assemblies in Autodesk Inventor, fabricated with Prusa 3D printers, and wrote custom Arduino code for autonomous motion.

Autodesk InventorArduino3D PrintingPrusaSlicer
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02

Airport Luggage Transportation Solution

Designed and built a linear-actuator-driven bridge between platforms of varying height to improve operational efficiency and safety. Developed mechanical design in Autodesk Inventor, fabricated high-fidelity 3D printed prototype, and implemented Python code for autonomous motion control.

PythonAutodesk InventorPrototyping
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03

Wastewater Filtration Fiber Research

Researched and selected an optimal filter fiber material for wastewater filtration plants in Hamilton, ON. Analyzed materials using Ansys Granta, created Ashby Charts with hand-calculated material indices, and evaluated environmental impacts with Eco Audit assessments.

Ansys GrantaAshby ChartsMaterial Selection
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04

McMaster Designathon 2025

Team Lead for McMaster Design League CAD competition. Designed an elephant-shaped robot vacuum attachment that raises furniture legs to enable cleaning underneath. Sketched concepts, developed final CAD assembly in Autodesk Inventor, and pitched to judges.

Team LeadAutodesk InventorDesign Competition
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05

Custom PC Build

Personal project selecting and assembling hardware components (CPU, GPU, RAM, storage) to meet performance needs within budget. Installed thermal management and cable routing, configured OS, drivers, and BIOS for optimal performance.

HardwareSystem ConfigurationThermal Management
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Leading by example

Roles and initiatives where I've made an impact

2024 to Present

VP of Marketing

Afghan Student Association

Leading marketing initiatives and communications for the Afghan Student Association at McMaster. Creating content, managing social media, and promoting events to grow community engagement.

2023

President

Feminism Club

Led the Feminism Club as President, organizing events, facilitating discussions, and building a supportive community around gender equity and advocacy.

Various

Team Lead in Group Projects

Held leadership roles across multiple engineering group projects, including the McMaster Designathon 2025, the Airport Luggage Transportation Solution, and the Circle-Drawing Robot. Coordinated teams, delegated tasks, and ensured project success from concept to delivery.

Let's connect

Open to opportunities, collaborations, and great conversations