Yinchien Huang
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Aerospace Systems Engineer & PhD Candidate specializing in Python-based AI tools and Onto-graph implementations for complex architectures. Expert in bridging theoretical research with mission-critical applications, including Boeing UAM and NASA CubeSat data frameworks. Proven track record in System of Systems (SoS) modeling and architecting modernized lunar mission solutions to enhance engineering productivity and data reliability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant - Fundamentals of Space Systems
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01.2026 - Current
- Leading course project - System architecture design of lunar mission based on Apollo heritage
- Prepared educational resources and materials to enhance instructional effectiveness and support diverse learning styles.
Graduate Research Assistant
AAE Department, Purdue University
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Topic: Secure and Safe Assured Autonomy (S2A2)-NASA
- Developed an ontology-based method to assist system integration in Urban Air Mobility research
- Constructed an agent-based modeling with industrial partner, Aurora, to simulate Urban air traffic
Graduate Student Project
ECE Department, Purdue University
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Topic: Human activity recognition using mm wave radar and video
- Proposed a radar algorithm to recognize human activity to 94 % accuracy using GAN in Python
Mechanical Engineer
Tron Future Technology CO., LTD
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Built an orbital thermal control simulator for Synthetic Aperture radar
- Developed satellite tracking algorithm for ground-satellite link
- Simulated dynamic system for satellite communication payload, saving 45% weight
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National Taiwan University
06-2021
M.S. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Purdue University
05-2024
Ph.D. - Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08-2027
Skills
- Python/AI agent coding/RAG/GraphRAG
- Aerospace system design
- Self-directed and motivated
- Effective communication/Leadership
- Semantic technolog
- Academic presentations
- Project management
Extracurricular Activities
- President, National Taiwan University Formula Student Racing Team (FSAE)
- Team Leader of Electrification propulsion system
- Led the team in Formula Student Japan and earned 9th place in electric vehicle group
- Designed the electrical propulsion and control system of electric race car
Timeline
Teaching Assistant - Fundamentals of Space Systems
Purdue University
01.2026 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
AAE Department, Purdue University
06.2023 - 01.2026
Graduate Student Project
ECE Department, Purdue University
09.2022 - 09.2023
Mechanical Engineer
Tron Future Technology CO., LTD
11.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
National Taiwan University
M.S. - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Purdue University
Ph.D. - Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering
Purdue University
Honors & Awards
Presidential Award, the top 5% students, National Taiwan University 2017, 2018, 2020
Taiwan Government Scholarship to Study Abroad, 2025
Paper & Publication
Y. Huang, T. Fung, D. Delaurentis, Addressing Complexity in System of Systems With GraphRAG: An AI‐Driven Framework for Dynamic Data Integration, System Engineering Journal, 2025
Y. Huang, D. Delaurentis, GraphRAG (Graph-Based Retrival Augmented Generation) Application in UAM System of Systems, AIAA Aviation Forum, 2025
Y. Huang, Q. Shi and C. Guariniello, Techno-economic Framework for Collaborative Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellations, 2024 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, Montana