About

Location

Smithfield, Rhode Island

Degree

BS Mechanical Engineering

I'm a mechanical engineering student at the University of Rhode Island with a passion for all things space and engineering. My research interest include hypersonics, nonequilibrium gas dynamics, and CFD. My hobbies include snowboarding, video games, photography, traveling, and movies. I try to learn as much as I can about different things, including science, coding, technology, and more. I am an AIAA and ASME member, including a member of URI's new AIAA student chapter. My academic interest has always involved fluids and numerical methods, leading me to my research interest of hypersonics and nonequilibrium gas dynamics. Below you will find a list of my education, relevant experiences, and relevant skills.

Education

Sep. 2020 - now

University of Rhode Island

BS Mechanical Engineering - 3.68/4.00 GPA

BS Mechanical Engineering with minors in Physics & Mathematics.

Relevant Experience

Sep. 2023 - now

NASA CNTR Capstone

Senior Capstone Design Project

Hydrogen flow and gas turbine integration for NASA Centrifgual Nuclear Thermal Rocket.

Apr. 2023 - now

Undergraduate Research

Product Design Manager

Utilizing experimental methods and simulations for material research to predict fabric behaviors. Included Abaqus simulations, 3D DIC, uniaxial & biaxial experiments, and more.

Sep. 2022 - now

Formula SAE

Chassis & Aerodynamics Co-Team Leader

Designing a Formula-style race car to undergo tests and competition against other schools.

Oct. 2023 - now

AIAA Chapter

URI Student Chapter

New AIAA student chapter at the University of Rhode Island.

Relevant Skills

7 yrs

SolidWorks

Starting freshman year in highschool, I've been using SolidWorks constantly in class, Formula SAE, and more.

4 yrs

MATLAB

I've been using MATLAB in various classes, include fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer, and my capstone project.

3 yrs

Abaqus

I first learned abaqus in class, but have been using it for my undergraduate research.

2 yrs

Mathematica

I use mathematica for quick calculations for advanced problems that don't require a fully developed MATLAB or Python code.

2 yrs

Python

I first learned Python as a personal project, taking my MATLAB codes from class and transfering them. I later used Python for my mechatronics course using Arduinos.

1 yr

OpenFOAM

I learned OpenFOAM on my own as a way to do complex CFD analysis for free for my capstone project. OpenFOAM has proved to be very challenging, making it enjoyable for me to learn.

1 yr

LaTeX

I picked up LaTeX when I discovered how powerful it was for long documents and formatting. I've used it for various reports, my resume, and more. I also started learning Typst, a LaTeX alternative.

About

Location

Smithfield, Rhode Island

Degree

BS Mechanical Engineering

I'm a mechanical engineering student at the University of Rhode Island with a passion for all things space and engineering. My research interest include hypersonics, nonequilibrium gas dynamics, and CFD. My hobbies include snowboarding, video games, photography, traveling, and movies. I try to learn as much as I can about different things, including science, coding, technology, and more. I am an AIAA and ASME member, including a member of URI's new AIAA student chapter. My academic interest has always involved fluids and numerical methods, leading me to my research interest of hypersonics and nonequilibrium gas dynamics. Below you will find a list of my education, relevant experiences, and relevant skills.

Education

Sep. 2020 - now

University of Rhode Island

BS Mechanical Engineering - 3.68/4.00 GPA

BS Mechanical Engineering with minors in Physics & Mathematics.

Relevant Experience

Sep. 2023 - now

NASA CNTR Capstone

Senior Capstone Design Project

Hydrogen flow and gas turbine integration for NASA Centrifgual Nuclear Thermal Rocket.

Apr. 2023 - now

Undergraduate Research

Product Design Manager

Utilizing experimental methods and simulations for material research to predict fabric behaviors. Included Abaqus simulations, 3D DIC, uniaxial & biaxial experiments, and more.

Sep. 2022 - now

Formula SAE

Chassis & Aerodynamics Co-Team Leader

Designing a Formula-style race car to undergo tests and competition against other schools.

Oct. 2023 - now

AIAA Chapter

URI Student Chapter

New AIAA student chapter at the University of Rhode Island.

Relevant Skills

7 yrs

SolidWorks

Starting freshman year in highschool, I've been using SolidWorks constantly in class, Formula SAE, and more.

4 yrs

MATLAB

I've been using MATLAB in various classes, include fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer, and my capstone project.

3 yrs

Abaqus

I first learned abaqus in class, but have been using it for my undergraduate research.

2 yrs

Mathematica

I use mathematica for quick calculations for advanced problems that don't require a fully developed MATLAB or Python code.

2 yrs

Python

I first learned Python as a personal project, taking my MATLAB codes from class and transfering them. I later used Python for my mechatronics course using Arduinos.

1 yr

OpenFOAM

I learned OpenFOAM on my own as a way to do complex CFD analysis for free for my capstone project. OpenFOAM has proved to be very challenging, making it enjoyable for me to learn.

1 yr

LaTeX

I picked up LaTeX when I discovered how powerful it was for long documents and formatting. I've used it for various reports, my resume, and more. I also started learning Typst, a LaTeX alternative.

About

Location

Smithfield, Rhode Island

Degree

BS Mechanical Engineering

I'm a mechanical engineering student at the University of Rhode Island with a passion for all things space and engineering. My research interest include hypersonics, nonequilibrium gas dynamics, and CFD. My hobbies include snowboarding, video games, photography, traveling, and movies. I try to learn as much as I can about different things, including science, coding, technology, and more. I am an AIAA and ASME member, including a member of URI's new AIAA student chapter. My academic interest has always involved fluids and numerical methods, leading me to my research interest of hypersonics and nonequilibrium gas dynamics. Below you will find a list of my education, relevant experiences, and relevant skills.

Education

Sep. 2020 - now

University of Rhode Island

BS Mechanical Engineering - 3.68/4.00 GPA

BS Mechanical Engineering with minors in Physics & Mathematics.

Relevant Experience

Sep. 2023 - now

NASA CNTR Capstone

Senior Capstone Design Project

Hydrogen flow and gas turbine integration for NASA Centrifgual Nuclear Thermal Rocket.

Apr. 2023 - now

Undergraduate Research

Product Design Manager

Utilizing experimental methods and simulations for material research to predict fabric behaviors. Included Abaqus simulations, 3D DIC, uniaxial & biaxial experiments, and more.

Sep. 2022 - now

Formula SAE

Chassis & Aerodynamics Co-Team Leader

Designing a Formula-style race car to undergo tests and competition against other schools.

Oct. 2023 - now

AIAA Chapter

URI Student Chapter

New AIAA student chapter at the University of Rhode Island.

Relevant Skills

7 yrs

SolidWorks

Starting freshman year in highschool, I've been using SolidWorks constantly in class, Formula SAE, and more.

4 yrs

MATLAB

I've been using MATLAB in various classes, include fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer, and my capstone project.

3 yrs

Abaqus

I first learned abaqus in class, but have been using it for my undergraduate research.

2 yrs

Mathematica

I use mathematica for quick calculations for advanced problems that don't require a fully developed MATLAB or Python code.

2 yrs

Python

I first learned Python as a personal project, taking my MATLAB codes from class and transfering them. I later used Python for my mechatronics course using Arduinos.

1 yr

OpenFOAM

I learned OpenFOAM on my own as a way to do complex CFD analysis for free for my capstone project. OpenFOAM has proved to be very challenging, making it enjoyable for me to learn.

1 yr

LaTeX

I picked up LaTeX when I discovered how powerful it was for long documents and formatting. I've used it for various reports, my resume, and more. I also started learning Typst, a LaTeX alternative.

About

Location

Smithfield, Rhode Island

Degree

BS Mechanical Engineering

I'm a mechanical engineering student at the University of Rhode Island with a passion for all things space and engineering. My research interest include hypersonics, nonequilibrium gas dynamics, and CFD. My hobbies include snowboarding, video games, photography, traveling, and movies. I try to learn as much as I can about different things, including science, coding, technology, and more. I am an AIAA and ASME member, including a member of URI's new AIAA student chapter. My academic interest has always involved fluids and numerical methods, leading me to my research interest of hypersonics and nonequilibrium gas dynamics. Below you will find a list of my education, relevant experiences, and relevant skills.

Education

Sep. 2020 - now

University of Rhode Island

BS Mechanical Engineering - 3.68/4.00 GPA

BS Mechanical Engineering with minors in Physics & Mathematics.

Relevant Experience

Sep. 2023 - now

NASA CNTR Capstone

Senior Capstone Design Project

Hydrogen flow and gas turbine integration for NASA Centrifgual Nuclear Thermal Rocket.

Apr. 2023 - now

Undergraduate Research

Product Design Manager

Utilizing experimental methods and simulations for material research to predict fabric behaviors. Included Abaqus simulations, 3D DIC, uniaxial & biaxial experiments, and more.

Sep. 2022 - now

Formula SAE

Chassis & Aerodynamics Co-Team Leader

Designing a Formula-style race car to undergo tests and competition against other schools.

Oct. 2023 - now

AIAA Chapter

URI Student Chapter

New AIAA student chapter at the University of Rhode Island.

Relevant Skills

7 yrs

SolidWorks

Starting freshman year in highschool, I've been using SolidWorks constantly in class, Formula SAE, and more.

4 yrs

MATLAB

I've been using MATLAB in various classes, include fluid mechanics, heat & mass transfer, and my capstone project.

3 yrs

Abaqus

I first learned abaqus in class, but have been using it for my undergraduate research.

2 yrs

Mathematica

I use mathematica for quick calculations for advanced problems that don't require a fully developed MATLAB or Python code.

2 yrs

Python

I first learned Python as a personal project, taking my MATLAB codes from class and transfering them. I later used Python for my mechatronics course using Arduinos.

1 yr

OpenFOAM

I learned OpenFOAM on my own as a way to do complex CFD analysis for free for my capstone project. OpenFOAM has proved to be very challenging, making it enjoyable for me to learn.

1 yr

LaTeX

I picked up LaTeX when I discovered how powerful it was for long documents and formatting. I've used it for various reports, my resume, and more. I also started learning Typst, a LaTeX alternative.

Get in touch with me at colavecchionick@gmail.com

Get in touch with me at colavecchionick@gmail.com