Harrison Lofredo
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineer
About Harrison
Harrison is an accomplished engineer with a strong background in systems integration, design engineering, and manufacturing optimization. Currently at Corning Incorporated as an Equipment Engineer, he leads projects focused on second-source equipment development, where he has successfully introduced cost-saving measures and streamlined sourcing processes for critical manufacturing equipment. Harrison’s expertise spans multiple disciplines, from applying advanced engineering principles like Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and designing for manufacturability and utilizing tools and techniques such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and 3D scanning.
Before his work at Corning, Harrison held roles at General Motors, where he excelled in verifying component compliance and creating critical production documentation. His technical proficiency extends to SolidWorks, Autodesk, and Creo Parametric as well as coding platforms such as MATLAB, Python and LabVIEW. Harrison also holds Bachelor’s in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Science with a focus on Robotics from the University at Buffalo, where he worked on innovative projects like developing an autonomous rover to test simulated algorithms in real-world environments.
Known for his ability to lead cross-functional teams, Harrison thrives in collaborative settings where creative problem-solving is essential. His passion for engineering, combined with his hands-on experience, allows him to consistently deliver innovative solutions that drive results.
"As engineers, we were going to be in a position to change the world - not just study it." - Henry Petroski
Research Projects
Burn Rate Efficiencies of Rocket Propellant Mixtures
This study focuses on the design, testing, and evaluation of a reusable strand burner system for analyzing the burn rates of rocket propellant mixtures under high-pressure conditions. Utilizing a high-pressure chamber and a custom strand burner holder, experiments were conducted on propellant samples composed of aluminum, ammonium perchlorate, HTPB binder, and other additives. Results showed that the strand burner holder successfully withstood the high-temperature conditions and allowed for accurate measurements of combustion parameters. Burn rates were determined using pressure data and the relationship between burning rate and chamber pressure, confirming alignment with theoretical predictions. Click on the research poster to see it full screen.
Videos
The Strand Burner Holder was custom made to work with the high pressure chamber in the lab. The design of the holder ensured it would hold the propellant, ignite the propellant, keep a air tight seal with the pressure chamber, and be reusable.
An Edgertronic high speed camera was used to film the rocket propellant samples around 500 frames per second (FPS). This allowed the team to examine how different propellant samples burned in finer detail
Heat Transfer in Vapor Compression Cycle with Microchannel Evaporator
Efficient thermal management is essential for modern electronics, and phase-change cooling with microchannel evaporators offers high heat flux dissipation and large heat transfer coefficients. However, these systems are prone to flow instabilities, such as pressure drop oscillations. This study investigates the stability of vapor compression systems using simulations and experiments to characterize the effects of key parameters. Click on the research poster to see it full screen.
Past Events
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Summer Research Internship Program (2017)
University at Buffalo study abroad in Costa Rica to observe and study sustainability in Latin America (2018)
Exploration of Dakeng trails near Taichung, Taiwan during work travel (2023)
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