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Daniel Gong

Ann Arbor

Summary

Aerospace Engineering undergraduate with a strong foundation in mathematics, physics-based modeling, and computational problem-solving. Experienced in translating physical systems into structured analytical or computational frameworks, with emerging interests in aerodynamic optimization and system-level analysis. Background includes physics-informed design research and leadership experience in collaborative, project-driven environments. Seeking research opportunities to further develop computational and optimization-based approaches in aerospace engineering.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Publicity / Media Director

Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), UMich
05.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute large-scale projects and events
  • Managed timelines, task allocation, and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups
  • Developed communication and organizational skills applicable to engineering research teams

Design-Based Researcher | Summer 2023

University of California, Berkeley
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Investigated relationships between structural geometry and airflow behavior under physical constraints
  • Conducted hypothesis-driven, iterative design studies informed by airflow observations
  • Developed physical intuition motivating transition toward computational aerospace research

Participant

X Academy
07.2022 - 08.2022

- Completed a project-based program focused on structured design thinking and problem formulation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Aerospace Engineering

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
05-2028

Skills

    MATLAB, Python, C/C

    Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods,

    Physics-based modeling

    Computational problem formulation

    Rhino

    Procreate, Adobe Photoshop

Certification

• University Honors (Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Fall 2025)

• Dean’s List (Fall 2025)

Timeline

Publicity / Media Director

Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), UMich
05.2025 - Current

Design-Based Researcher | Summer 2023

University of California, Berkeley
07.2023 - 08.2023

Participant

X Academy
07.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Aerospace Engineering

University of Michigan