Hello, I am Ioan

I am a graduating senior in mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. I am passionate about applying engineering to help make the world a better place. Explore my experiences and past work here!

Projects & Experiences

I have a wide range of experiences across a variety of multidisciplinary areas involving many skills and advanced knowledge. Learn more about my projects below.

MEMS Device Test Engineer

MEMS Device Test Engineer

Research assistant at U‑M Vibrations and Acoustics under Dr. Kenn Oldham. Developed a calibration test bed for micro‑electromechanical devices for medical applications.

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Structural Intern at DRONAMICS

Structural Intern at DRONAMICS

Intern on the structural engineering team at DRONAMICS, a Bulgaria‑based startup building cargo drones. Worked on dynamical and structural analysis for a new landing gear design.

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Team Leadership at MASA

Team Leadership at MASA

Member of the Michigan Aeronautical Science Association for 2.5 years, contributing to propulsion, structures, and project management across multiple rockets.

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Advanced Coursework

ME 440

Advanced Dynamics

Instructor: Dr. Bogdan Epureanu

ROB 535

Self driving vehicles

Instructor: Dr. Maani Ghafari

ME 452

Design for manufacturability

Instructor: Dr. Kazuhiro Saito