Fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing two B.S in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.
About Daniela Mata
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About Me
My Background
I am a passionate international student pursuing a double degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Energetic individual with outstanding interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Driven by curiosity and willingness to face technical and administrative challenges. Eager to work with teams and independently, detail-oriented and execution-focused.
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Projects
Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Course Projects.
Solar Car Canopy optimization
Canopy aerodynamic performance improvement
Member of the aerodynamic subdivision of the University of Michigan's Solar Car Team.
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I am in charge of optimizing the canopy of the 3-Wheel Mono-Car that will be competing at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge race in Australia, during the Fall of 2023.
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Mars Explorer - The Camouflager
Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering course group project (05/2020 - 08/2020)
The Camouflager is a Mars Rover developed to explore and disguise itself by changing its color according to the surrounding environment, like a chameleon. This optimal solution ensures the explorer's survival against any unknown dangers or creatures.
Internships and team project
My Experience
July 2022 - September 2022
Model-Based Systems Engineering Researcher - Aerospace Faculty, University of Michigan, USA
Research into multiple modes of engineering modeling and diagnostics – both virtual and physical
Use of engineering modeling tools for the design of experiments, statistical modeling, 6sroot cause analyses, multi-criteria decision-making
Development of teaching material for a sophomore-level Aerospace Engineering course
May 2022 - Present
Aerodynamics Team Member -Â Solar Car Team, University of Michigan, USA
Optimize the 3-wheel solar car's canopy design using Siemens NX
Analyze the pressure distribution and drag coefficient with simulations in StarCCM+ (CFD)
January 2022 - April 2022
Program Assistant - Aerospace Faculty, University of Michigan, USA
Collaborated in the process of getting approvals for the execution of the Master of Engineering in Aerospace Leadership.
Held weekly meetings for updates on progress and content development planning.
January 2021 - March 2021
Project Engineering Assistant - Company "Brida Ingenieria de Proyectos", Lima, Peru
Collaborated with senior personnel during procurement and quality assurance reviews of processing plant installation.
Reviewed and interpreted engineering blueprints and AUTOCAD drawings to determine the best approaches to projects.
Handled design review and budget analysis for engineering projects under the supervision of the Operations Manager.
Aided the design team with design scope and revision for the expansion of the ANYPSA industrial plant under the supervision of the Operations Manager.
Travelled overseas to ensure the quality of the purchased equipment met the necessary standards.
My skills
SIEMENS NX
CATIA
StarCCM+
AUTOCAD 1
MATLAB
SolidWorks
Arduino
C
Word
My Education
University of Michigan
B.SÂ in Aerospace Engineering
2021 - 2023
Current GPA: 3.9/4
Part of the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 Dean's Honor List - College of Engineering
Treasurer of Sigma Gamma Tau Honor Society for Aerospace Engineering (04/2022 - present)
Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics member (09/2021 - present)
Awarded the Roger King Scholarship, 2022-2023
University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute
B.S in Mechanical Engineering
2019 - 2023
Current GPA: 3.7/4
Member of the International Student Association in Shanghai (2019 - present)
Admitted to the Dual Degree Program between SJTU and UM
Awarded Fuda Scholarship (2020-2021 academic year)
