Farhad Wasi

Aerospace Engineer with a B.S. degree from UC Davis, specializing in space propulsion and engineering analysis. Experienced in robotics, solar cells, CAD (SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Fusion, CAD, Simulink, PATRAN/Nastran), coding (MATLAB, Python, C++, HTML, JS, CSS), and project leadership. Accomplished in designing innovative systems, such as a space-efficient Vertical Farming System. Currently a Design Engineer at Mindrome, Inc., contributing to refrigeration and vending machine design. Holds certifications in Autodesk Mech Eng Design, Flight Mechanics, Salesforce, and Semiconductor Packaging. Pursuing ongoing studies in Nanotechnology at Duke University, focusing on photolithography, electrography, cleanroom practices, and nanofabrication. Certified operator on EVG 620-mask aligner, Brewer Photoresist Spinners, and Plasma Equip. Tech. Services (PETS) RIE and Wet Etching. Certified in thin film deposition on IntlVac Nanochrome I Ebeam/Thermal Evaporator and PlasmaTherm Vision 310 PECVD. Speaks English, Farsi, Turkish, Hindi, and Uzbek. Eager to contribute to impactful aerospace and nanotech projects.

• Autodesk: Mech Eng Design & Manufacturing w/ Fusion 360, 09/01/2022
• Isea Supaero: Flight Mechanics, 08/15/2022
• Georgia Institute of Technology: Mechanics of Materials, 08/10/2022
• Salesforce: Certified Application Developer and Admin, 03/07/2023
• ASU: Semiconductor Packaging Developer, 12/19/2023
• Duke University: Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course, 01/06/2023
• Purdue University: Semiconductor Fabrication 101, 01/06/2023

• Member of Erguvan Art & Academy, Engage in K-12 and community college outreach, providing career and training mentorship. Volunteer for summer school, forest camping, and organize art-based events for families, showcasing commitment to inspiring young minds in the STEAM field.
• CITRIS-Inspire Summer Workshop, As a K-12 volunteer at CITRIS Summer Workshop (INSPIRE), I share my drone and RC airplane projects with students, guiding them in understanding flight mechanics through interactive activities such as demonstrating motorized paper planes. I volunteered in the CITRIS Inspire Activity, where I took high school students to a cleanroom for a demonstration on semiconductor fabrication. I introduced them to lithography, photoresist application tools, and oxide and metal deposition instrument
• Member of Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMAT), I collaborated with a team of aerospace engineering students at UC Davis to design, analyze, and build contemporary RC planes for RC plane competitions.
• Attended SAE Aero Design West Competition and presented AMAT RC Canard Plane, Designed and built innovative RC Canard planes for SAE Aero Flight Competition, lifting a 32 lb payload. Awarded for unique and advanced design.

Vertical Farming Design (CAD), Designed a solar energy harvesting drone for perpetual flight in outdoor and indoor farms. Designed a vertical farming system with an artistic background to integrate aesthetics and functionality. Utilized SolidWorks to create a space-efficient vertical farming system suitable for households. Tasked to study the materials for durability, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness, ultimately selecting those that best aligned with project objectives to optimize efficiency and minimize environmental footprint. AMAT RC Canard plane, Led the development of the power plant and fuselage system, ensuring optimal performance and structural integrity. Actively participated in the construction phases, demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. Successfully represented the project at the SEA Competition, highlighting effective presentation and communication abilities. Applied Aerodynamics and Structures Projects, Designed the overall structure of an aircraft and calculated payload and wing performance using Python coding. Analyzed NACA airfoil data with XFOIL to generate pressure, lift, drag, and geometry plots using Python. Investigated a 3D wing's lift load distribution with Patran and validated it using the finite element method. Collaborated with the team to calculate weight distribution and balance for a canard plane using three different methods, ensuring weight targets while maintaining structural integrity and safety standards.