Bachelor of Science (Physics) (Honours)

Institution: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Kyushu University

Years: 2025

GPA: 3.8/4.0

Visited STSEL, Kyushu University in Japan for 3 months to conduct research. Designed a nozzle for a micro electric propulsion engine. In depth CFD simulations and analysis using ANSYS Fluent. MDO and evolutionary algorithms used to optimise performance. Co-authored a conference proceeding for the International Aeronautical Conference 2025, first author for paper in preparation on my thesis work

Bachelor of Space Science

Institution: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Years: 2022 - 2024

GPA: 3.2/4.0

Undertook the study of the space industry, including research, application, build and launch of space services. Background in physics, programming, engineering, and geospatial sciences. Courses completed include microgravity, quantum mechanics, systems engineering, rocket science, and satellites and space debris. Practical experience in a mission control environment. Practical experience in building and launching rockets and 1U microgravity experiments.

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Notable Courses

  • Systems Engineering - Designed and built a lightweight RC aircraft using engineering principles and practices. I worked in a team of four, and was in charge of the payload design and electronic control systems. The characterisation and hierachy of systems was studied, with the design process within a systems engineering framework considered and applied to the RC build. Quality, costing, manufacture, regulations and reliability considered during project lifecycle.

  • Rocket Science - Concepts such as orbital mechanics and astrodynamics are expanded upon and integrated within a project to design, manufacture, simulate, build, and test a G-class rocket. As part of my team, I was in charge of design and manufacture of fins and nosecone, using Solidworks and multiple Creality 3D printers.

  • Microgravity - A 2U experiment was designed from a basic experiment outline to a fully fledged microgravity experiment. This unit was self-contained, powered externally, and ran autonomously during microgravity conditions on a parabolic flight. I designed the bus, ensuring modularity and compatability with the experiment it held.

  • Radiation and Nuclear Physics - In depth learning of nuclear physics and radiation properties of specific isotopes. Experiments performed in radiation labs to complement learning by recreating classic radition experimental results.