Ansh Shah

Aerospace Engineering | Schreyer Honors College at Penn State

Morrisville, Pennsylvania, United States

About

I am an Aerospace Engineering student with a passion for research in better propulsion technologies, composite materials, and other technologies to make a greener and better future for transportation and exploration. I am a lifelong learner who is naturally curious and creative. I love to explore new ideas, push boundaries and find the best solutions for any problem.

Experience

  • Penn State University ()
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      Jan 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Designed and simulated fuel control system models for conventional and hybrid electric helicopter engines using Simulink Conducted steady-state and dynamic performance evaluations of hybrid powertrain retrofit configurations, analyzing system efficiency and stall margin Developed propulsion system models and interface code to support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing for turbomachinery architecture and control system validation deployed on an FPGA Documented modeling design and procedures, along with simulation results for internal knowledge transfer and thesis publication

    • Mathematics Grader
      Aug 2023 - May 2026 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Effectively communicated errors and areas of improvement to help students comprehend and address their mistakes. Maintained regular and clear communication with instructors to discuss grading guidelines, preferences, and updates on student progress. Followed established protocols and guidelines for grading, maintaining consistency and fairness in the evaluation of student work. Exhibited professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive student information and maintaining confidentiality.

  • Field Test Engineering Intern at GE Vernova
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

    Developed and enhanced methods and standards for evaluating damage and investigating the root causes of failures in gas turbine power plants with vibration analysis. Evaluated sensors to ensure they meet stringent quality requirements for use in prototype and operational gas power plants. Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to monitor and analyze turbine performance, contributing to the development of more efficient and reliable power generation systems. Collaborated effectively with coworkers and managers to provide updates, share information, and to ensure cohesive and efficient operations, fostering a productive work environment.

  • Bookseller-Web Processing at Barnes & Noble College
    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 · 9 mos

    Collected/processed web orders Assisted in locating books Developed strategies for handling high volumes of orders quickly

  • Sales Associate at Mochinut
    Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 · 2 mos

  • Pennsbury Seafalcons Seaglide Team ()
    • President
      Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 · 8 mos

      • Coordinated development of autonomous Seaglider • Pitched product to the Navy • Produced an in-depth technical report • Designed/modeled custom parts with CAD • First Place in tournament 2 years straight

    • Member
      Sep 2018 - Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo