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Aerospace Engineering Student at UIUC | Founder of UAV@Illinois | Aircraft Design & CAD | Python | Flight Systems

About

I am an Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with interests in aircraft design, aerodynamics, autonomous systems, and flight hardware. My experience spans aircraft design software development, UAV design and testing, rocket structures, and aerospace research. I enjoy combining analytical engineering with hands-on fabrication to solve challenging aerospace problems. I am currently developing AeroDesignX, a Python-based aircraft design platform that integrates aircraft sizing, optimization, CAD generation, and CFD workflows while also leading UAV@Illinois, where I help develop FPV aircraft and support new aerospace projects. I am seeking opportunities in aircraft design, flight systems, aerodynamics, structures, and spacecraft engineering.

Location

St Paul

Work experience

Founder at UAV@Illinois, Dec 2025 - Present · 9 mos, Champaign, Illinois, United States, - Founded a competitive drone-racing RSO, overseeing the design, build, and validation of FPV racing drones for MultiGP’s Intercollegiate League. - Directed the design and fabrication of an FPV quadcopter, coordinating airframe layout, propulsion selection, electronics integration, and flight-readiness testing. - Established a technical development structure with dedicated sub teams, enabling parallel progress on airframe design, electronics integration, and flight testing.

Structures Team Member + Launch Operations at The Illinois Space Society, Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo, Champaign, Illinois, United States, - Selected for one of 4 LUNA (Launch Unit for Novel Arictechers) rocket postions throuhg a competitive process of 50 applicants, joining the Fabrication (FAB) Launch Operations Team - Assisted in 6 final fit checks, 5 ejection system tests, and several flight readiness review tasks to ensure safe and reliable lauch operations. - Supported propulsion and recovery integration by inspecting hardware components, validating various data points, and contributing to 6 test events.

Aircraft Performance Researcher at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos, Champaign, Illinois, United States, - Replicated regional turboprop aircraft missions using a Python-based performance simulation framework, modeling mission phases including climb, cruise, descent, and reserves. ​- Conducted independent research on regional turboprop aircraft performance (range, fuel burn, payload) and translated findings into computational models.​

Research Project Assistant at University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, Sep 2024 - Jan 2025 · 5 mos, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, - Designed and tested a cable-driven parallel robot (SpaceSIM) for simulating 6-DOF spacecraft motion, conducting 5+ test runs across 3 different configurations. - Supported CAD modeling and system visualization for a prototype using a gantry crane and six motor-driven cables, producing several detailed CAD models. - Contributed to planning/documentation by generating technical notes and transferring our key design files to Cornell University collaborators

Math Tutor at Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center, Feb 2022 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, - Delivered individualized tutoring services to students from elementary through high school - Communicated concepts clearly, enhancing student confidence and comprehension - Managed up to 15 students simultaneously in a dynamic educational environment

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University of Minnesota