GRAHAM WILSON

AEROSPACE ENGINEER

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Specializing in propulsion, flight dynamics, and autonomous systems. Proven in designing, simulating, and testing theoretical propulsion and drone technologies to push boundaries in efficiency and reliability.

MISSION

My engineering philosophy centers on relentless tenacity and a commitment to lifelong learning. I tackle complex challenges with structured problem-solving, leveraging simulation, rigorous testing, and iterative design to turn innovative ideas into robust, real-world solutions. Whether leading teams on autonomous rockets or mastering new tools like CFD and MATLAB, I thrive on pushing limits while ensuring precision and efficiency.

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The OMEGA Project- Coilgun Launch System: Led design of electromagnetic propulsion for 1 kg projectiles at 100 m/s, integrating solar-powered capacitors, custom PCBs, tensegrity structures, and Python/MATLAB scripts for field modeling and telemetry.

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Precision engineering: Leveraged CAD and additive manufacturing for prototyping UAV components, free-form design, and tensegrity structures, validated through FEA simulations.

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CFD analysis in ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM: Optimizing flight dynamics and structural integrity for high-performance aerospace systems.

Advancing UAV innovation: Designed and tested fixed-wing, multi-rotor, and hybrid VTOL platforms for autonomous sensing and formation flight, incorporating PID-controlled antenna trackers and dual-band mesh networks.