Alina Wang

CMU MRSD '27 · Cornell ECE '25 · alinaw@andrew.cmu.edu

I describe myself as a full-stack robotics engineer. I have deep technical skills in everything from PCB design and embedded systems to control and reinforcement learning. But I also have the project management skills needed to manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams to deliver a robust product.

During my undergrad at Cornell, I worked on a variety of in-class and extracurricular projects, like with the FSAE Racing team, and gained practical experience through internships in the electric vehicle industry.

I continued to pursue my Master's in Robotics at CMU because I see the immense potential of this rising technology. My goal is to combine my engineering foundation with advanced robotics concepts to build intelligent robotics systems that will be seamlessly embedded in everyday life, just like how phones, the internet, and AI are today.

Alina Wang

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Master of Science, Robotics Institute
Master of Robotics Systems Development (MRSD)

GPA: 4.0

August 2025 - May 2027 (Expected)

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, College of Engineering
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Minors: Robotics, Business

GPA: 3.8

August 2021 - May 2025

Lake Forest Academy

Cum Laude

GPA: 4.02

August 2017 - May 2021

Projects


Skills

Software
  • Python, MATLAB, C/C++, ROS2, Java, HTML
  • LaTeX, Linux
  • Docker, GitHub
  • ARM Assembly, Verilog, Quartus
Hardware
  • LTSpice, Altium, Eagle
  • CAD(Autodesk Inventor, Solidwork), FEA(COMSOL)
  • Microcontroller, FPGA
  • PCB Bringup, Soldering, 3D Printing, Machinining
Project Management
  • Agile Development & Scrum
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Risk, Schedule, and Budget Management
  • Communication & stakeholder management

Interests

Beyond my engineering work, I spend much of my free time staying active outdoors, particularly bouldering, tree climbing, hiking, and surfing. During the cold months, I enjoy indoor activities like reading, hitting the gym, and listening to music and podcasts.

My Playlists

When I'm not outside, I am an aspiring chef. You can follow my culinary experiments on my Cooking Instagram .

My Menus


Awards & Certifications

  • Magna Cum Laude Class of 2025
  • 6th Place - Cornell FSAE July 2024
  • Make-a-thon Best Software Award March 2024
  • IEEE-HKN (Eta Kappa Nu) Honor Society Member Since Spring 2023
  • Dean's Honor List All Semesters Since Fall 2021