Hi, I’m Julie Heil, a Mechanical Engineering student at Georgia Institute of Technology. Take a look at my projects and see what I’ve been working on.

Recent Work

Senior Design – Shock Dynamometer

At Georgia Tech, Capstone is a year-long engineering design course where student teams work with real sponsors or real user needs to design, build, and test a working prototype. My team is designing a low-cost shock dynamometer for grassroots motorsports teams that cannot afford commercial units, which cost anywhere from $10k to $200k. Our problem statement is simple: create an accurate, reliable, and affordable shock dyno that can measure damping force vs. velocity for racing shocks. We’re sourcing components, building CAD prototypes, running FEA, machining parts, and assembling and testing the rig ahead of our Dec. 1st expo!

Robotics Research – Dr. Singhose’s Lab

I joined Dr. William Singhose's lab in January 2025 as an undergraduate researcher. My current project involves prototyping a robotic baby to simulate real infant movement for product safety testing, analyzing tilt, angular motion, and displacement to enhance the design of baby products.

Georgia Tech EcoCAR

In August 2024, I joined Georgia Tech's EcoCAR Team, sponsored by General Motors. As part of this program, we focus on advancing sustainable vehicle technologies by refining vehicle systems, improving propulsion controls, and developing autonomous and connected software.