The Crew · 08 Members

We don't have departments.

Every one of us runs the full stack: mechanical, electrical, and software.

Mechanical Engineering

8 / 8 Engineers

Electrical Engineering

8 / 8 Engineers

Computer Science

8 / 8 Engineers

Team Lead / Founder
Mitchell Hulme
Team Lead / Founder
As CEO and team lead of Project Nebula, I set the strategic vision, secure resources, and drive innovation while representing my team in competitions like RoboSub and previously, MATE ROV. Having started at the age of 11 with my friend Nick, our team has transformed into an independent nonprofit with 8 engineers. I mainly coordinate engineering, software, and operations, ensuring our team executes at a high level from design and testing all the way to competition performance.As CEO and team lead of Project Nebula, I set the strategic vision, secure resources, and drive innovation while representing my team in competitions like RoboSub and previously, MATE ROV. Having started at the age of 11 with my friend Nick, our team has transformed into an independent nonprofit with 8 engineers. I mainly coordinate engineering, software, and operations, ensuring our team executes at a high level from design and testing all the way to competition performance.
Beyond the sub
Outside of RoboSub, I compete as a dedicated swimmer, captaining the Martin High School Swim Team, and swimming for AAC, while balancing demanding academics and leadership commitments, consistently pushing myself to improve. I also serve as captain of the Martin High School RoboBoat Seals and the SOAR AVR Robotics team leading your team through development and competition while mentoring members and driving performance. I also serve as a Troop Guide for Troop 222, and will be interning at Bell Helicopter next semester. Outside of that I enjoy cooking, climbing, camping, and runningOutside of RoboSub, I compete as a dedicated swimmer, captaining the Martin High School Swim Team, and swimming for AAC, while balancing demanding academics and leadership commitments, consistently pushing myself to improve. I also serve as captain of the Martin High School RoboBoat Seals and the SOAR AVR Robotics team leading your team through development and competition while mentoring members and driving performance. I also serve as a Troop Guide for Troop 222, and will be interning at Bell Helicopter next semester. Outside of that I enjoy cooking, climbing, camping, and running
co-founder / Outreach Lead
Nicholas Cheng
co-founder / Outreach Lead
As Co-Founder and Outreach of Project Nebula, I lead our social media and manage the financial strategy that keeps our radical affordability mission alive, ensuring every donated dollar is allocated with the same precision we bring to the AUV. I built an autonomous PID float that qualified us for MATE ROV Worlds. Now, I build autonomy systems that make the vehicle tick. The problems we tackle here, state estimation, decision-making, simulations are exactly what drew me to ML research in the first place. Nebula is where my interest got its start and helped me develop.As Co-Founder and Outreach of Project Nebula, I lead our social media and manage the financial strategy that keeps our radical affordability mission alive, ensuring every donated dollar is allocated with the same precision we bring to the AUV. I built an autonomous PID float that qualified us for MATE ROV Worlds. Now, I build autonomy systems that make the vehicle tick. The problems we tackle here, state estimation, decision-making, simulations are exactly what drew me to ML research in the first place. Nebula is where my interest got its start and helped me develop.
Beyond the sub
Outside of RoboSub, I spend a lot of my time on machine learning research including systems for underesourced and overlooked individuals across the world, robotics safety, and low-resource language translation, with some of those works finding their way into IEEE and NeurIPS workshop papers. I intern at Lockheed Martin and am attending MIT BWSI this summer. I also serve as Mu Alpha Theta President where I do math competitions and USACO. Outside of that, I hoop, workout with friends, and love Taiwan and Daniel Caesar.Outside of RoboSub, I spend a lot of my time on machine learning research including systems for underesourced and overlooked individuals across the world, robotics safety, and low-resource language translation, with some of those works finding their way into IEEE and NeurIPS workshop papers. I intern at Lockheed Martin and am attending MIT BWSI this summer. I also serve as Mu Alpha Theta President where I do math competitions and USACO. Outside of that, I hoop, workout with friends, and love Taiwan and Daniel Caesar.
Electrical / PCB Engineer
Joel Lee
Electrical / PCB Engineer
I manage power distribution, battery management, and sensor integration to ensure reliable operation in harsh aquatic environments. This requires developing custom printed circuit boards (PCBs) and wiring harnesses for thrusters, sensors, and onboard computers.
Beyond the sub
I play soccer and violin outside of Robosub. I also serve as Roboboat Electrical Lead where I've designed custom PCBs. I like doing math competitions and writing through UIL. In my free time, I enjoy playing League of Legends and listening to Laufey.
Software / Controls
Ethan Rojas
Software / Controls
As part of Project Nebula, I have also gotten the chance to dive into the mechanical side of the sub by helping design parts in CAD and simulating different events to improve the overall design. Overall, not only have I improved in my field, but I have also learned how mechanical, electrical, and software systems all come together. RoboSub has pushed me beyond just code to understand the full system behind the sub.As part of Project Nebula, I have also gotten the chance to dive into the mechanical side of the sub by helping design parts in CAD and simulating different events to improve the overall design. Overall, not only have I improved in my field, but I have also learned how mechanical, electrical, and software systems all come together. RoboSub has pushed me beyond just code to understand the full system behind the sub.
Beyond the sub
Outside of RoboSub, I like to spend my time working on robotics, cybersecurity, and computer science projects. I am part of FRC Team 3676 as a Computer Science Co-Lead, where I work on autonomous paths, sensors, and debugging robot systems. I also compete in CyberPatriot and UIL Computer Science, and I enjoy building projects with Raspberry Pi, electronics, and computer vision. I am also a future Lockheed Martin intern, where I hope to keep growing my skills in engineering and technology. Outside of STEM, I enjoy running, biking with friends, and listening to Tecca.Outside of RoboSub, I like to spend my time working on robotics, cybersecurity, and computer science projects. I am part of FRC Team 3676 as a Computer Science Co-Lead, where I work on autonomous paths, sensors, and debugging robot systems. I also compete in CyberPatriot and UIL Computer Science, and I enjoy building projects with Raspberry Pi, electronics, and computer vision. I am also a future Lockheed Martin intern, where I hope to keep growing my skills in engineering and technology. Outside of STEM, I enjoy running, biking with friends, and listening to Tecca.
Software / Webmaster
Evan DeStefano
Software / Webmaster
I spearheaded this website. I, the tallest member of the team, spent a dubious amount of hours constructing and perfecting this website before you. I worked on the autonomy stack from computer vision to mapping to navigation algorithms. As the newest member, I believe that dedication and hard work is the key to results.
Beyond the sub
I’m cracked at the violin and I am capable of “throwing hands.” Additionally, I will be interning at Bell Helicopters next school year. I'm also Roboboat CS Lead and Concertmaster at Martin Symphony.
Software / Simulation
Liam Bray
Software / Simulation
I lead the Unity physics simulation development. This will serve as the core testing ground for our autonomy, computer vision, and controls teams, allowing us to train algorithms and validate missions safely before real-world deployment.
Beyond the sub
I'm actively working on science fair projects. I serve as Robobat and FRC CS Lead. In my free time, I do math competitions like AMC and USACO.
Software / computer vision
Benjamin Bowyer
Software / computer vision
I've focused on exploring how an llm can be integrated to improve the reliability of and flexibility of our projects autonomous decision making. I've also had the opportunity to assist in the development and maintence of our current ROS 2 based system. I have developed experience in robotics software development, sensor integration, and debugging.
Beyond the sub
Outside of Robosub I am a devoted student and swimmer. I participate in both other competitve robotics teams and CTF cyber security competitions.
Mechanical / Engineer
Alan Nguyen
Mechanical / Engineer
I focus on the design, manufacturing, and integration of components that help bring the sub to life. I design parts in CAD and utilize 3D printing to rapidly prototype. Through this work, I have gained experience turning digital designs into physical systems while considering factors such as reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
Beyond the sub
Outside of school, I enjoy working on engineering projects, robotics, and drone development. As a lead engineer in FRC robotics and drone projects, I enjoy solving technical challenges and turning ideas into reality. In my free time, I like gardening and building small DIY projects that let me learn new skills. I also enjoy exploring new places and going on adventures with friends whenever I get the chance.Outside of school, I enjoy working on engineering projects, robotics, and drone development. As a lead engineer in FRC robotics and drone projects, I enjoy solving technical challenges and turning ideas into reality. In my free time, I like gardening and building small DIY projects that let me learn new skills. I also enjoy exploring new places and going on adventures with friends whenever I get the chance.