Ryan Mckay Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Auckland, New Zealand

• Led the design of low‑noise UAV propulsion systems, including for large social media and defense companies.• Contributed to the mechanical and thermal design of the Konos microphone array, including designing parts that were machined and injection moulded.• Developed a test procedure for the Konos microphone to IEC 60268‑4, and wrote the product datasheet and user guide.• Supervised a PhD student conducting research on contra‑rotating propeller noise.• Performed various miscellaneous tasks such as developing the production database, generating product renders, and automating sales reporting.

Auckland, New Zealand

• Developed models and tools for designing low‑noise propeller systems.• Conducted experiments to validate and improve designs, including a case where I used experimental data with a statistical model to improve a design where our analytical models were insufficient.• Prepared comprehensive reports for clients detailing our designs and test results.• Participated in client meetings ranging from initial meetings to presenting final project results.• Prototyped designs using 3D printing, laser cutting, casting, and hand tools.• Designed and manufactured various jigs for experiments and assembly.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering

Thesis title: Multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle propeller noise My doctoral research focused on understanding the tonal noise.

Master Of Engineering - Me, Mechanical Engineering, Distinction

Thesis title: Shape Optimisation of a 200 mm Axial Fan for Aeroacoustic Noise I developed a code for optimisng the shape of 200 mm.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 1St Class Honours