I joined the Aeromechanics group within Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis shortly after starting at the company. In my first role, I performed high fidelity aeroelastic simulations to support several engine programs and was involved in both flight testing and fan rig testing programs. In 2020, I began a new role in the LibertyWorks division where I continued to specialize in Aeromechanics but with more emphasis on military applications. In recent years, my focus has been on aircraft/engine integration for several applications. I am an active participant in the SAE S-16 Turbine Engine Inlet Flow Committee which focuses on evaluating the effect of inlet distortion on turbine engines.

-- Managed an advanced aeromechanics, aerodynamic performance, and operability test program on Notre Dame’s transonic 1.5 stage axial compressor facility (ND-TAC) for Pratt and Whitney. Responsible for program management, facility operation, instrumentation, and data analysis as lead graduate student.-- Investigated impact of rotor tip Mach number and IGV-rotor gap variation on stage efficiency using URANS simulations performed with ANSYS FLUENT and ICEM CFD.-- Designed a flow injection system for Notre Dame’s Front Stage Core Compressor (FSCC) facility that resulted in inlet profiles that matched the sponsor’s full-scale engine test data.

-- Evaluated flow angle probe prototype through wind tunnel testing as part of a joint program between NASA, Kulite, and MIT in order to demonstrate ability to meet NASA targeted probe specifications. Developed and validated five hole probe calibration algorithm in MATLAB.

-- Created and updated 3-D CAD models of several metric tools using Solidworks to increase accuracy of tool clearances calculations in the future CAD models.

-- Upgraded liquid nitrogen transfer hose to improve efficiency in testing procedures and remodeled satellite’s reaction wheel in order to reduce error in angular speed measurement.