William Staruk

William Staruk is an Aeromechanics Engineer at Joby Aviation, a company working on developing next-generation aircraft.1 He has been in this role since March 2021, bringing his expertise in rotor dynamics to the field of advanced aviation.1

Professional Background

Staruk has a strong background in aerospace engineering, particularly in rotor dynamics and aircraft design. His career path includes:

Previous Positions::

• Aircraft Loads and Dynamics Engineer at Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation (2019-2021)
• Research Scientist at Science and Technology Corporation, working at NASA Ames Research Center (2017-2019)
• PhD Candidate at the University of Maryland (2010-2017)

Notable Achievements::

• Developed next-generation toolsets for 3D structural modeling of helicopter rotors
• Validated the X3D aeromechanics analysis solver using the NASA TRAM rotor
• Directed eVTOL rotor wind tunnel tests
• Contributed to the development of the CREATE-AV Helios rotor analysis software package

Education

Staruk has a strong educational background in aerospace engineering:

• Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland (2012-2017)
• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Maryland (2010-2012)
• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame (2006-2010)1

Current Work

At Joby Aviation, Staruk is involved in designing the next generation of aircraft, likely focusing on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology.1 His expertise in rotor dynamics is particularly valuable in this field, as Joby is known for developing innovative electric aircraft solutions.2

Staruk has been recognized for his contributions to the field. In 2024, he received a prestigious award from the Vertical Flight Society for his significant contributions in advancing three-dimensional modeling and wind-tunnel testing.3