Thuan M.

Nguyen
U.S. Citizen

106 Northwood Rd Newtown Square, PA 19073 Phone: 610-505-7766 E-Mail: tmn5044@psu.edu

Objective Education

To obtain a full time engineering position where I can fully apply my skills and effectively contribute to the growth of the organization. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Expecting Graduation: May 2013 GPA: 3.2/4.00 Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering Engineering Design Certification Minor: Aerospace Information Technology Solidworks Certification Deans List (2008, 2010) Structural Vibrations Helicopter Design Stability and Control of Aircraft Aerospace Control Systems Aerospace Structures Dynamic and Control Systems PSU Aerospace Engineering, University Park, PA Summer 2012-Present (Lead Designer) Experimental Modal Analysis of OH-58 Kiowa Warrior Tail Boom Utilized Catia-V5 to create 3-D models and simulate loads on design test fixtures Inspected and evaluated test fixtures structural design to meet design requirements Matched flight conditions for a tail boom off the OH-58D Conducted experiments to identify resonant frequency and mode Collected data at high and mid frequencies to determine structural fatigue/damage PSU Formula SAE project (Designer) Spring 2012 Applied Solidworks CAD to create a small replica model to test in the wind tunnel Determined the lift and drag of the replica at various angles of attack Evaluated the replica characteristics at various speed PSU Aerospace Engineering, University Park, PA Structure Analysis and Design Laboratory Experiments Analyzed structural material under vibration Examined the flexural behavior of structural beam elements Engineering Club (Vice President) Rube Goldberg Competition (Designer and Inspector) Designed Rube Goldberg machine layout and planed apparatus Tested and evaluated all apparatus to meet competition standard Spring 2011

Relative Courses Engineering Experience

Spring 2010

Employment

Engineering Mentor and Tutor, Penn State

Summer 2010, 2011

Assisted students with math and physics program requirements Developed and adjusted curriculum to accommodate individual needs CATIA-V5 FEA SolidWorks ANSYS FEA Microsoft Office MATLAB Modal Impact

Skills Activities Awards

President American Helicopter Society (AHS) (2012-2013) Treasurer American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) (2012-2013) Vice President Engineering Club (2009-2010) Fred & Kit Bigony Scholarship Boeing Scholarship Stolp Family Trustee Scholarship Second place at National in Rube Goldberg Competition (2012-Present) (2011-2012) (2011-Present) (2008)