Daniel Yuan

Daniel Yuan is a driven graduate student at the University of Michigan, poised to graduate in May 2020 with a M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering, with a particular focus on thermal sciences. Daniel is passionate about space exploration and mechatronics, with a keen interest in Propulsion or Robotics technologies. His ultimate career goal is to develop and produce future technologies that will facilitate widescale space exploration.

As an Associate Project Engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne, Daniel honed his skills in the In-Space Propulsion industry. During his internship there, he worked on development programs and facilitated lifecycle management of products. Daniel's coursework and deep understanding of Analytical tools, including MATLAB allowed him to streamline analysis and deliverables for qualification testing, and he contributed to the industry through his development and refinement of methods for analytically determining long term thruster performance degradation.

Daniel's past experience includes his work on the RL10 liquid rocket engine, where he had the opportunity to work on building and testing components of the engine. Daniel is an excellent problem solver and is comfortable with all aspects of the design process, leveraging his communication and leadership skills to coordinate teams and produce high-quality results.

Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, Daniel leads and performs on stage with a glowsticking group, works out at the gym, and pursues his personal design projects, including a LED lightsaber and a programmable glowpoi.

Overall, Daniel Yuan is an experienced, driven, and accomplished individual with a passion for space exploration and mechatronics. His skills and expertise are well-suited for the field of Propulsion or Robotics technologies, and he is committed to contributing towards the production of future technologies to facilitate the expansion of the human race into space.