Detail-oriented Aerospace Research Assistant with 3+ years of experience in experimental aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and materials testing. Proficient in data collection, analysis, and laboratory techniques with a strong background in aerospace engineering principles. Skilled in conducting research under faculty supervision and contributing to peer-reviewed publications.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Conduct advanced research on hypersonic flow phenomena using the university's Mach 6 wind tunnel, collecting and analyzing data that has contributed to 3 peer-reviewed publications

• Develop and implement experimental protocols for testing novel thermal protection materials, resulting in the identification of a composite that reduces heat transfer by 35%

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of 8 researchers on a DARPA-funded project investigating scramjet propulsion technologies for next-generation aerospace vehicles

Research Assistant

• Assisted senior scientists in conducting experiments on advanced composite materials for spacecraft structures, performing mechanical and thermal testing under various environmental conditions

• Developed computational models using ANSYS to predict material behavior under extreme temperature and pressure conditions, achieving 92% correlation with experimental results

• Contributed to the design and fabrication of test fixtures for evaluating material performance, reducing setup time by 40% and improving measurement accuracy

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Supported faculty research on micro air vehicle aerodynamics, conducting wind tunnel tests and analyzing flow visualization data for various wing configurations

• Designed and fabricated prototype wing models using 3D printing and composite layup techniques, iteratively improving designs based on test results

• Developed MATLAB scripts to automate data processing and analysis, reducing analysis time by 65% and enabling more comprehensive parameter studies

Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics

• Thesis: 'Experimental Investigation of Shock-Boundary Layer Interactions in Hypersonic Flow Regimes'

• Recipient of the Stanford Aeronautics Fellowship for academic excellence and research potential

• Relevant Coursework: Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics, Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics, Computational Aerodynamics

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

• Senior Project: 'Design and Testing of a Morphing Wing Concept for Enhanced Aerodynamic Efficiency'

• Graduated with Honors, Dean's List all semesters

• Member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and AIAA Student Chapter

Hypersonic Boundary Layer Transition Experiment

• Designed and implemented an experimental setup to investigate boundary layer transition mechanisms in Mach 6 flow conditions

• Developed a high-speed infrared thermography system to capture surface temperature distributions with millisecond temporal resolution

• Created data processing algorithms to extract transition locations and correlate with theoretical predictions

Scramjet Combustor Flow Characterization

• Participate in the design and testing of a laboratory-scale scramjet combustor to investigate fuel-air mixing and combustion dynamics

• Implement advanced optical diagnostics including Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF)

• Analyze experimental data to validate computational fluid dynamics simulations of supersonic combustion processes

Morphing Wing Aerodynamics

• Designed and fabricated a morphing wing prototype capable of changing airfoil camber and twist during flight

• Conducted wind tunnel tests to quantify aerodynamic performance improvements across various flight conditions

• Developed a control algorithm to optimize wing shape based on flight parameters, demonstrating a 20% increase in lift-to-drag ratio

Advanced Laboratory Safety Certification

• Comprehensive training in handling hazardous materials and operating high-pressure systems

• Emergency response procedures for laboratory incidents

• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for research activities

ANSYS Certified Professional: Fluids

• Advanced proficiency in computational fluid dynamics simulation using ANSYS Fluent

• Expertise in turbulence modeling and complex flow physics

• Skills in mesh generation, solution strategies, and results interpretation