Marco Tristán López López

Aerospace engineering student focused on CAE, with experience in CFD (ANSYS Fluent), structural analysis (ANSYS Mechanical), heat-transfer evaluation, and data processing using Python. I have applied simulation workflows in competitive engineering projects involving rocketry, composites, aerodynamics, and mechanical integrity. I am seeking an engineering simulation internship to support performance analysis, structural validation, and technical reporting.

• EC0607 Standard - Machining of aerospace application parts using CNC equipment, 01/2024
• Python 3 Programming Specialization, University of Michigan, 01/2024
• White Belt - Lean Six Sigma, 09/2024
• CNC Machining Level 2 (Lathe), 01/2023
• CSWA - Certified SolidWorks Associate

• Led aerodynamic optimization of the rocket fuselage and fin assembly using CFD (ANSYS Fluent) , supporting stability and performance in the 10k COTS Solid category.
• Performed structural and modal analysis (ANSYS Mechanical) on carbon-fiber fins to evaluate stress distribution and confirm structural margins for launch loading.
• Coordinated design–simulation–manufacturing workflows and supported test-result interpretation for performance scoring.

• Conducted structural simulations for composite bridge/fuselage components to evaluate stiffness and deformation under bending loads.
• Prepared manufacturing and layup documentation, ensuring compliance with mechanical requirements.
• Contributed to a 1st-place performance by validating structural behavior through engineering analysis.

• Supported aerodynamic and structural evaluation for a high-power solid rocket using CAE tools, informing engineering decisions prior to manufacturing.
• Assisted in validating launcher interface, structural supports, and load transfer , ensuring mechanical integrity during ascent.
• Achieved a recorded maximum flight altitude of ~4.5 km , correlating structural predictions with field performance.

• Demonstrated the feasibility of replacing a machined metal timing-belt pulley with a 3D-printed PLA/AABS component through dimensional, mechanical, and process evaluation.
• Performed structural simulation of the pulley geometry to estimate stress concentrations and deformation under expected working conditions, supporting material-selection decisions.
• Assisted in preparing technical documentation covering AM parameters, process trade-offs, and expected mechanical behavior under load.

• Supported aerodynamic component development using CFD-based analysis to guide airflow management and drag-reduction decisions.
• Assisted in evaluating aerodynamic loading and surface interaction to support stability and downforce distribution.
• Contributed to prototype fabrication and composite preparation, coordinating design intent with manufacturability requirements.

• Participated in an experimental-mechanics project evaluating the use of uncarbonized spent coffee grounds as fine aggregate in construction mortar mixes .
• Contributed to laboratory procedures, mechanical testing, results interpretation, and preparation of comparative data summaries for academic conclusions.