Yu-Kai Wang

Experience

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  Advanced Rocket Research Center

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  Avionics Engineer

  • Developed a UART-based interface managing data exchange between EtherCAT-based flight computer and CAN-based electrical power system.• Utilized STM32 & Arduino and designed a communication protocol with fault detection feature.

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  Nokia Bell Labs

  Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

  Student Researcher

  Head tracker for audio spatialization:• Developed a device tracking the instantaneous head orientation and transmitting data to a computer to produce spatial sound in headphones.• Designed a Kalman filter based-algorithm to diminish noise and drift from IMU with C++ and MATLAB.

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  Advanced Rocket Research Center

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Design, model, manufacture, and test the 100 kgf hybrid rocket engine.• As an operation director, lead engine testing on various hybrid propulsion systems. Plan all activities and ensure overall safety and efficiency.• Developed a CFD model to analyze compressible flow in the combustion chamber with ANSYS Fluent. • Develop a generalized fuel regression rate model applicable to different chamber pressures.• Improve a design law for engines operating at different chamber pressures. (40 barA, 20 barA and 10 barA) Show less • Preliminary research of a 20 kgf class liquid rocket engine using peroxide and ethanol with re-ignition capability.• Analyzed injectors' performance by studying various spray characteristics to ensure the current design meets the requirements.• Designed and implemented image processing tools with MATLAB to investigate unstable flames. • Generated a report explaining how low residence time leads to low propulsion efficiency• Performed numerical investigation and optimization on mixing enhancement with ANSYS Fluent.• Delivered a keynote at the iCASE conference and was awarded 1st prize in the student paper contest. Show less

  • Systems Engineer

    Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Hybrid Propulsion Engineer

    Sept 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Chief Safety Officer

    Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Liquid Propulsion Engineer

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
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  National Chiao Tung University

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2023

  Teaching Assistant

  • Astrodynamics (2022.09-2023.01)• Spacecraft Mechanical Design (2022.02-2022.06)• Computer Programming in C (2021.09-2022.01)• Fluid Mechanics (2020.09-2021.01)Main responsibilities: • Support professors in execution of lesson plans• Observe students' performance and provide them individual attention• Grade tests and homework

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  Taiwan Space Agency－TASA

  Mar 2023 - Jul 2023

  Systems Engineer

  • Defined launch vehicle technical architecture using Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE). • Developed and maintained system requirements in launch vehicle program.• Established safety protocols for launch vehicle development.• Validated and managed technical data for a 6U satellite bus.• Authored a comprehensive satellite technical report on satellite specifications.

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  Purdue University

  Aug 2024 - now

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  AAE 550 - Multidisciplinary Design Optimization