Summer Internship at The Institute of Aviation in Warsaw, Poland

Abstract

During the summer of 2018, myself and several close friends worked together in Warsaw, Poland at the Institute of Aviation. While there, I researched a new method of jet engine design, boundary layer ingestion. For this project, I designed an inlet distortion gauze for our test rig, modeled it, and performed CFD on the test environment to check for safe conditions. By doing so, I learned many new skills and software while fostering strong relationships with many international citizens. Outside of work, I travelled to 14 cities across Europe and seven inside Poland. During this time, I managed to hike the Swiss Alps, swim in the famous baths of Budapest, and attend one of Europe's finest music festivals, Open'er.