As a Junior at the University of Michigan majoring in Aerospace Engineering, I am deeply immersed in and passionate about airplanes and the aircraft design process. My interests include conceptual design, electric propulsion, aerospace structures, additive manufacturing, and composite materials.Currently, I lead the aerodynamics and propulsion subteams for M-Fly's Advanced Class team, ensuring both our aircraft efficiently produce lift and thrust during maneuvers. I'm also a leader in other team areas, including designing and analyzing our composite structures using FEA and piloting the PADA, our autonomous secondary aircraft.Outside of school, I interned for two years at Industrial Air Technology Corp., where I focused on designing and optimizing centrifugal fans. This role deepened my expertise in mechanical design, CAD, FEA, and turbomachinery, providing practical, hands-on experience in industry.Background photo: preparing the MX-9 and PADA for takeoff on the runway at the 2024 SAE Aero East Competition.