Andy Chu

Andy Chu graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2023 from West Virginia University, where he participated in the Honors Foundation Program. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at WVU, with a focus on Dynamics and Controls. His research is in robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. During his undergraduate and graduate studies, Andy has gained hands-on experience through roles such as an Engineering Intern at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he contributed to cost-saving optimizations and prototyped innovative designs. He has also worked as a student researcher in WVU’s Robotics Lab, where he has developed skills in operating unmanned ground vehicles and advanced object detection models like Yolo. Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, Andy serves as a Graduate Student Advisor for WVU’s Robotics Club, where he provides guidance on various projects and leads teams in competitions such as the Vex U Robotics Competition. Andy is passionate about additive manufacturing and owns and operates multiple 3D printers. In his free time, Andy enjoys going to the gym, cooking, photography, and traveling. Personal Website: https://www.andychu.info