Alfonsus Agapinan

Personal Background

I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at NJIT (expected May 2028). My interest in engineering started from a curiosity about how things work, especially electronic devices and embedded systems. I've been learning through hands-on projects and lab research that combine circuit design, programming, and physical fabrication.

At PiD Labs I worked as an undergraduate research assistant on a jackhammer telerehabilitation simulator, then as lead researcher on a HAVS grip-tracking drill. Through coursework and these projects I've gained experience with embedded firmware, schematic capture, EMI-aware analog sensing, and rapid prototyping in CAD, 3D printing, and machining. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to a physical prototype that can actually be tested.

Education & Research

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

Expected May 2028 · GPA 3.75 / 4.00 · Dean's List

Studying Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology with a focus on embedded systems, hardware prototyping, and fabrication. Relevant coursework includes Circuit Analysis, Introduction to Digital Electronics, Analog Electronics, Computer Architecture & Embedded Systems, Intro to CNC Routing, and Chemical Technology.

Undergraduate Lead Researcher — HAVS Tracker

PiD Labs, New Jersey Institute of Technology

May 2026 – August 2026

URI Provost Summer Research Fellow. Instrumented a vibrating drill handle with force sensors, CAD-printed covers, and firmware for live grip telemetry and a static-grip alarm. Presented at the NJIT Summer Research Symposium 2026.

Undergraduate Research Assistant — Jackhammer Telerehab

PiD Labs, New Jersey Institute of Technology

January 2025 – May 2026

Multidisciplinary team building a sensor-integrated jackhammer simulator for task-oriented telerehabilitation. KiCad schematics, breadboard/screw-terminal prototypes, load cells, motor drivers, and I2C display integration.

Interests & Hobbies

Embedded Systems

Working with microcontrollers and Arduino to create interactive electronic projects

PCB Design and Assembly

Designing custom printed circuit boards and soldering components for prototyping

3D Design and Fabrication

Using CAD software, 3D printing, and laser cutting to build physical components

Hardware Prototyping

Building and testing physical systems that integrate electronics with mechanical design