
I like to
build.
About
I’m Dylan, a mechanical engineer interested in systems that think and move; where mechanics, control, and computation come together. I’m drawn to problems that require both precision and creativity, the kind that force you to understand how things behave and why.
Looking ahead, I’m excited by how engineering is evolving — intelligent machines, adaptive systems, and the seamless integration of technology into everyday life. I want to help shape how these systems connect with the world around us.

Projects

Fire-detecting Drone
Wildfire scouting drone; controls + perception prototype.

World's Fastest Running Shoe
Air bladder pods replacing conventional foam; drop-testing; rapid-prototyping.

Work Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant
PresentHawks Lab, UCSB
Conducting research in the Hawks Lab at UC Santa Barbara.

Process Engineer Intern
June 2024 - Sep. 2024URtech
Process engineering and optimization in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Financial Analyst Intern
Dec. 2023 - Mar. 2024Blue Opal Capital
Financial analysis and research in Santa Barbara, CA.
Publications & Reports
Contact
Email: dkauffmann@ucsb.edu