A Alexander Aerospace Engineering Student

Alexander Amadeo-Ranch | Aerospace Engineering Student at UC Irvine

Aerospace work in structures, simulation, and hands-on projects.

I study aerospace engineering at UC Irvine. My work includes CubeSat structures, modeling and simulation, coding, technical writing, and hands-on mechanical projects.

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  • CubeSat structural analysis and hardware-aware design support
  • MATLAB and Python work across computational physics and thermodynamics
  • Technical proposals, reports, and policy memos backed by hands-on project execution
MATLAB black hole photon simulation output Hands-on mechanical project overview
Structures Student spacecraft work with structural checks, fit awareness, and practical design thinking
Simulation ANSYS, MATLAB, and thermodynamics modeling used to turn theory into readable results
Communication Proposal writing, reports, memos, and presentations that make technical work easier to use
Build Hands-on install, repair, and upgrade work that keeps the portfolio grounded in execution

Featured Work

Selected projects that show how I work.

Most of the work sits where analysis, communication, and practical execution overlap.

Aerospace | Student team

UCI CubeSat Structures

Structural analysis work tied to real hardware context, with attention to how parts fit, behave, and integrate.

  • Applied: static and frequency analysis on structural components
  • Mindset: design choices checked against practical interfaces and build constraints
  • Focus: analysis that stays connected to the hardware
Photon paths near a black hole plotted in MATLAB

Simulation | MATLAB

Photon Paths Near a Black Hole

A computational physics project that turned a hard concept into a clear visual model.

  • Built: photon capture and escape visualization in MATLAB
  • Used: Paczynski-Wiita potential with a readable simulation output
  • Focus: translating theory into something you can inspect and explain

Design | Technical proposal

ExtrakPak SAR Drone Concept

A heavy-lift drone proposal framed around safer remote recovery, system requirements, and operational tradeoffs.

  • Covered: airframe, grappling system, remote control unit, and risk management
  • Included: performance targets, cost framing, and regulatory considerations
  • Focus: structured engineering thinking and technical writing

Hands-on engineering

Mechanical Project Logs

Vehicle work that shows follow-through, diagnostics, and comfort working directly with parts and tools.

  • Projects: suspension, braking, lighting, trim, exhaust, and tuning work
  • Approach: practical fixes and upgrades documented with real media
  • Focus: comfort moving between analysis and physical execution

Skills

Technical areas I keep coming back to.

Design + analysis

ANSYS, MATLAB, structural analysis, modeling, thermodynamics, and engineering tradeoff work.

Software + data

Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, plotting, notebook workflows, and data-backed technical visuals.

Engineering communication

Technical proposals, reports, presentations, and policy memos used to communicate decisions clearly.

Hands-on execution

Mechanical installs, repair work, diagnostics, and upgrade projects documented from start to finish.

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Areas

Structures, simulation, technical writing, and practical engineering execution.

Current direction

Internships, research, and early-career roles where analysis and implementation both matter.