Asrar ul Haq is a mechanical engineering and philosophy student at Purdue University with interdisciplinary interests spanning physical systems design, stochastic analysis, philosophy of mind, and ethical AI. He builds practical engineering projects while exploring deeper questions about human experience and creation.

What does Asrar ul Haq study at Purdue University?

Asrar ul Haq studies Mechanical Engineering and Philosophy at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. His coursework and research bridge mechanical systems, product design, probabilistic analysis, and the philosophy of mind — an unusual combination that shapes how he approaches both engineering and design problems.

What kind of projects does Asrar ul Haq work on?

Asrar works across a wide spectrum: from precision mechanical systems and CAD-driven product design to interactive web applications and research in philosophy of religion. His portfolio includes hackathon projects, engineering prototypes with 3D-printed components, and full-stack web experiences — all documented with detailed process breakdowns.

How can I contact Asrar ul Haq?

You can reach Asrar ul Haq by email at asrarulhaqpx@gmail.com or through his LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/asrarhulq. He is open to collaborations, research opportunities, and interesting engineering or design problems.

Does Asrar ul Haq do freelance engineering or design work?

Asrar is open to collaborations and interesting problems across engineering, product design, and web development. If you have a project that sits at the intersection of physical systems, data-driven design, or interdisciplinary thinking, reach out via email or LinkedIn.

What tools and technologies does Asrar ul Haq use?

Asrar works with SolidWorks and CAD software for mechanical design, utilizing CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for rigorous simulation and testing. He also uses Python for stochastic analysis, alongside Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Three.js for web development. His engineering toolkit seamlessly blends digital simulation with physical fabrication methods like 3D printing and rapid prototyping.

Where can I read Asrar ul Haq's blog?

Asrar's blog is available at asrarul.com/blog and covers topics across engineering, philosophy, psychology, science, and literature. Each post is written in long-form with academic references when relevant, combining personal insight with rigorous thinking.

Asrar ul Haq — Engineering, Philosophy & Design

About Me

Asrar ul Haq

Mechanical engineering and philosophy at Purdue, aimed at the stranger question: what does it mean to engineer the human within?

I move between physical systems and philosophical ones: building useful mechanisms, studying evidence, and asking whether a design makes people more capable or just makes the machinery louder.

Mechanical SystemsStochastic AnalysisPhilosophy of MindEthical AI

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Selected Projects

Work that connects mechanics, code, and useful systems.

PDR Complete2025

ORPHEUS — Venus Aerobot Mission

A NASA Discovery-class mission concept deploying an autonomous Aerobot into Venus's cloud layer to study surface–atmosphere interactions at Artemis Corona.

NASA L'SPACEVenus MissionAerobotSystems EngineeringCAD

PDR Complete

2025

ORPHEUS — Venus Aerobot Mission

A NASA Discovery-class mission concept deploying an autonomous Aerobot into Venus's cloud layer to study surface–atmosphere interactions at Artemis Corona.

NASA L'SPACEVenus MissionAerobotSystems EngineeringCAD

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Aerodynamics Research Complete2026

Aerodynamics of 3D Printed Controlled Surface Topography

An advanced aerodynamic study integrating precision 3D-printed NACA 4412 airfoils, microscopic stylus metrology, and dynamometer-driven wind tunnel testing to optimize viscous airflow.

Fluid DynamicsAerodynamicsWind TunnelMetrologyFEACAD

Aerodynamics Research Complete

2026

Aerodynamics of 3D Printed Controlled Surface Topography

An advanced aerodynamic study integrating precision 3D-printed NACA 4412 airfoils, microscopic stylus metrology, and dynamometer-driven wind tunnel testing to optimize viscous airflow.

Fluid DynamicsAerodynamicsWind TunnelMetrologyFEACAD

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Research Project Complete2024

Higgs Boson Signal Classification

Trained a PyTorch deep neural network (DNN) to separate Higgs boson signals (H → ZZ → 4ℓ) from background processes using CMS Open Data, achieving 97.1% validation accuracy.

PyTorchDeep LearningPhysicsData SciencePython

Research Project Complete

2024

Higgs Boson Signal Classification

Trained a PyTorch deep neural network (DNN) to separate Higgs boson signals (H → ZZ → 4ℓ) from background processes using CMS Open Data, achieving 97.1% validation accuracy.

PyTorchDeep LearningPhysicsData SciencePython

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Prototype & Digital Twin2025

Autonomous Biomorphic Quadrupedal Robot (Spot Replica & Digital Twin)

Designed, simulated, and prototyped a 12-DOF autonomous quadrupedal mobile robot inspired by Boston Dynamics' SPOT. Integrated CAD/CAM mechanical synthesis, custom embedded PCB hardware, ROS 2 spatial kinematic solvers, and real-time physics digital-twin validation.

SolidWorksANSYSROS 2GazeboKiCadESP32PythonC++ThingSpeakURDF KinematicsIndustrial Automation

Prototype & Digital Twin

2025

Autonomous Biomorphic Quadrupedal Robot (Spot Replica & Digital Twin)

Designed, simulated, and prototyped a 12-DOF autonomous quadrupedal mobile robot inspired by Boston Dynamics' SPOT. Integrated CAD/CAM mechanical synthesis, custom embedded PCB hardware, ROS 2 spatial kinematic solvers, and real-time physics digital-twin validation.

SolidWorksANSYSROS 2GazeboKiCadESP32PythonC++ThingSpeakURDF KinematicsIndustrial Automation

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Featured Blogs

Writing about engineering, design, and what I am learning.

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Philosophy9 min read

July 2026

Zeno's Paradox and the Shape of Infinity

Achilles cannot catch the tortoise, an arrow in flight never moves, and yet the world plainly keeps going. A close look at Zeno's paradoxes — and how the answer reshaped both philosophy and the mathematics of the infinite.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about my work, background, and how to get in touch.

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Asrar ul Haq

Work that connects mechanics, code, and useful systems.

ORPHEUS — Venus Aerobot Mission

ORPHEUS — Venus Aerobot Mission

Aerodynamics of 3D Printed Controlled Surface Topography

Aerodynamics of 3D Printed Controlled Surface Topography

Higgs Boson Signal Classification

Higgs Boson Signal Classification

Autonomous Biomorphic Quadrupedal Robot (Spot Replica & Digital Twin)

Autonomous Biomorphic Quadrupedal Robot (Spot Replica & Digital Twin)

Writing about engineering, design, and what I am learning.

Zeno's Paradox and the Shape of Infinity

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