Aerospace Engineering Portfolio

Designing solutions through hands-on engineering, research, and innovation

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About Me

Diego Reynoso

I'm an Aerospace Engineering student at UCLA with a 3.8 GPA, focused on bridging theory and hands-on engineering. I've built experience across aerodynamics, structures, and fabrication—from lab analysis to design and manufacturing. Beyond the classroom, I've developed leadership through managing high-volume operations and mentoring peers in mathematics, which taught me how to communicate technical concepts clearly and drive collaborative problem-solving.

Research Focus

Experimental aerodynamics, turbulence analysis, and precision instrumentation

Technical Skills

CAD design (Fusion 360, SolidWorks), MATLAB, 3D printing, laser cutting, fabrication

Leadership

Team management, collaborative problem-solving, technical communication

Featured Projects

Summer Research - UCLA Energy and Propulsion Laboratory

Summer Research – UCLA Energy & Propulsion Lab

Collected and analyzed shear-layer velocity data using hot-wire anemometry to characterize turbulence and jet interactions for airbreathing engine applications. Used MATLAB to quantify flow dynamics and designed custom calibration components in Fusion 360 to improve experimental accuracy.

Hot-Wire Anemometry MATLAB
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Mars Rover - 2024 UCLA HACK Competition

Mars Rover – 2024 UCLA HACK

As Manufacturing Lead, I designed and fabricated the rover's chassis, claw, and arm mechanisms using 3D printing and laser cutting in 48 hours. The rover featured remote-controlled operation with integrated camera and sensors. I also built a custom HTML/CSS website to display real-time sensor data.

Manufacturing Web Interface
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G-Class Rocket Project

G-Class Rocket Project

Led a 3-person team designing and manufacturing a G-class rocket from scratch. Using SolidWorks, I designed nose cones, fins, and body tubes, which I fabricated using fiberglass/epoxy layups and carbon fiber composites. The project taught me rigorous tolerance management and validated design theory through flight testing.

Composite Fabrication Flight Testing
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Technical Skills

Design & CAD

  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • 3D Modeling
  • Technical Drawing
  • Design Analysis

Fluid & Thermal

  • CFD Simulation
  • MATLAB
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Fluid Dynamics

Manufacturing

  • CNC Machining
  • Composite Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Quality Control
  • Process Design

Other

  • Python
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Technical Writing
  • Leadership

Get In Touch

I'm always interested in discussing engineering projects, research opportunities, or collaborations.

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