Caleb Polillio
I'm a Mechanical Engineering student with a minor in Drones and Robotics at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). I am extremely passionate about multidisciplinary engineering, particularly mechatronics, where I can work not only mechanically, but electrically and through programming. I am driven by research and development of cutting-edge systems and always eager to take on new engineering challenges.
After completion of my undergraduate degree, I plan to pursue my PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in robotics and am excited for what is to come!
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Mechanical
Mechanism Design
Kinematic and Dynamic Systems
Creo Parametric
Fusion 360
Onshape
ANSYS
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Design for Manufacturing
Electrical/Software
Python
Arduino IDE (C++)
Embedded Systems
Ardupilot
OpenCV
PCB Design (KiCAD)
Sensor and Actuator Integration
Signal Processing and Communication
Power Systems and Noise Mitigation
Manufacturing
3D Printing
Soldering
CNC Machining
Woodworking
Vacuum Forming
Laser cutting/engraving
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
My Skills
MEET
CALEB POLILLIO
Achievements
Dean’s List: All semesters
Kreitchman Scholarship (Merit-based)
Star of the Innovation Showcase (first place) out of all first-year mechanical engineering students for my Fan Blade Designs (Fall 2023)
2nd Place in the Newark College of Engineering First Year Design Showcase out of all the first-year engineering students (Spring 2024)
Selected Project Distinction at the Dana Knox Research Showcase for Fan Blade Designs (Spring 2024)
Awarded $5000 Provost URI Summer Fellowship funded by PSE&G (Summer 2024)
Selected Finalist Distinction at the Dana Knox Research Showcase for MAGLEV Wind Turbine research (Spring 2025)
Awarded $3000 URI Seed Grant for my independent research AeRove (Spring 2026)
Selected Finalist Distinction at the Dana Knox Research Showcase for AeRove (Spring 2026)
Granted $1500 by NJIT’s Dean of Engineering to attend the IEEE IROS 2026 Conference
Awards &
Achievements
Publications
September 17th, 2026
AeRove: A Compact Bimodal Aerial-Terrestrial Drone with Rapid Bistable Reconfiguration for Close-Range Pipeline Inspection
Close-proximity pipeline inspection is challenging for standard drones due to high hovering power consumption, airflow sensitivity, and propeller wash interference with gas sensing. To address this, we present AeRove, a compact bimodal aerial-terrestrial robot.
December 17th, 2024
Design, Construction, and Scaling of a Direct Drive
MAGLEV Vertical-axis Wind Turbine
Magnetic Levitation (MAGLEV) systems are becoming increasingly popular in vertical-axis wind turbines due to their ability to reduce friction and wear. The present research investigates the design, construction, and efficiency of a direct-drive magnetically levitating Savonius vertical-axis wind turbine.