Raphael Tan Email & Phone Number

Singapore

• Head of aircraft design, administration, machining, and training programme for AeroNUS 24/25• Computational and experimental aerodynamics specialist• Systems Integrator for unpowered, autonomously-landed parasite glider• Implemented Product Development Management (PDM) practices using Microsoft Teams to manage CAD files and user control• Established AeroNUS' first R&D Team to test new mechanisms and manufacturing methods (such as composites manufacturing), increasing the technical capabilities of AeroNUS

• Reworked the annual AeroNUS recruitment Boot Camp and received 70 sign-ups, an increase from 55 in the previous year• Chief trainer for AeroNUS 23/24, teaching and demonstrating design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) concepts and in-house manufacturing processes

Singapore

• Represented NUS and led a team of 10 students in the annual American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Design, Build, Fly (DBF) competition in Tucson, Arizona, and clinched a tied 1st place (out of 135 teams) for the Proposal Stage and 38th place (out of 99 teams) for the Design Report and Fly-offs• Head machinist responsible for operation and maintenance of CNC foam cutter, 3D printer, and laser cutter• Managed administration - sponsorships, procurement, human resources, Open House events, and professional communications with graduate and faculty advisors• Oversaw the entire aircraft engineering life cycle - design requirements, CAD, CAE (CFD and static FEA), manufacturing, quality control, assembly, testing - and used DFMA to reduce the manufacturing and assembly time of the aircraft by 50%

Singapore

Project: 3D Woven Composites Design Prediction Using Neural Networks• Demonstrated proof-of-concept using neural network models (Python TensorFlow) trained on cellular automaton rules, to predict binder positions in a 3D-woven composite architecture• Investigated accuracy versus performance trade-offs of different neural network models for this problem to optimise the program for computational efficiency

• Managed 5 R&D projects for client-initiated proof-of-concept UAV system projects and company products, applying DFMA analyses, computer-aided engineering (CAE) and rapid prototyping expertise• Oversaw part manufacturing processes and communications with external suppliers• Responsible for maintenance and operations of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers• Drafted the company's first Mechanical Design team knowledge bank as a guidebook for new members aiding the handover process, resulting in 30% lower training times for new hires

• Lead designer and programmer for LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robots• Represented NRC and led the 2018 competition team to attain the 3rd and 5th place in the Robocup and the National Robotics Competition respectively, both held annually in Singapore• Directed administrative projects for the club, such as the annual Nanyang JC Open House, rostering, training, and competition planning

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, Current Gpa: 4.9

Activities and Societies: AeroNUS 22/23 Fixed-Wing UAV Competition Team, Assistant Chief Engineer AeroNUS 23/24 Fixed-Wing UAV Competition.

Gce 'A' Levels, 87.5 Out Of 90 Rank Points Obtained, With A Merit In H3 Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Nanyang Robotics Club, Quarter Master Nanyang Galileo Club