Lydia Lafean
Fargo,ND
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rocket Propulsion Research
North Dakota State University
08.2023 - Current
- Designed, manufactured, and tested a hybrid rocket engine capable of achieving mach 2.0 exhaust flow in a small-group setting.
- Enhanced propulsion system efficiency by optimizing design parameters and conducting thorough performance analyses.
Medical Device Specialist
Boston Scientific
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Interned in Boston Scientific’s interventional cardiology sector, tasked to assess and improve assembly methods/component quality of NC Quantum, Apex and Rebel coronary stents.
- Maintained a controlled and sterilized environment by upholding strict scrub-in/out policies for medical manufacturing cleanrooms.
Alpine Ski Patroller
National Ski Patrol
10.2021 - Current
- Effectively assisted patients professionally in a high-stress environment while administering medical care and filing incident reports.
- Ensured all emergency vehicles were cleaned and prepared for safe use and led post-incident debriefings regarding patient treatment focusing on accountability, alternative care methods, and injury mitigation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
FARGO, ND12.2026
Publications
- Graham Larson, Emily Balluff, Lydia Lafean, Emily Mikhail, Turner Person, Charles Fabijanic, William Refling, Jordi Estevadeordal. “Combustion and Exhaust Flow Characterization of a PMMA/Gox Hybrid Rocket Using High-Speed Photography.” Aerospace Research Central, AIAA SciTech 2024 Forum, 4 Jan. 2024, arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/6.2024-0969.
Accomplishments
- Creo Parametric
- SolidWorks
- LabView
Certification
- ICS-100, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Outdoor Emergency Care and Transportation
Timeline
Rocket Propulsion Research
North Dakota State University
08.2023 - Current
Medical Device Specialist
Boston Scientific
05.2023 - 07.2023
Alpine Ski Patroller
National Ski Patrol
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY