Sidney is a senior who is pursuing a B.S. in mechanical engineering, with a minor in Jewish studies. He has previous industry experience doing R&D and FEA for Nifco, a manufacturer of plastic clips for companies such as Toyota, Honda, and Ford. He has worked with Purdue University as a teaching assistant for ME 365 and as an undergraduate researcher in the summer undergraduate research fellowship (SURF). His research focuses on designing a test stand that will undergo strenuous conditions in a heat exchanger. In his free time, Sid likes to play video games, listen to music, and play frisbee with his dog, Paisley.