Ethan C. quan

Mechanical Engineering at UC San Diego

structures // aerospace // composites 

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hello!

I'm an engineer passionate about structuresmaterialsmanufacturing and the cutting-edge systems they enable (aircraft, spacecraft, semiconductors, ...?).  Currently at the University of California, San Diego studying Mechanical Engineering (B.S., M.S.) and dabbling in materials, composites, and additive manufacturing. 

Also a rocket builder, beach-goer, and enjoyer of coffee and beer (not at the same time).

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structures // aerospace

Highly optimized structures and vehicles enabled by new materials and manufacturing methods.
Image Credit: © Airbus.

composites // materials

Fiber-reinforced plastic composites, material performance and behavior, additive manufacturing.
Image Credit: © DLR.

engineering // teaching

Engineering student project teams, peer mentoring, pedagogy, extracurricular enrichment.
Image Credit: © Safdie Rabines Architects.

experience

design → build → test → learn → repeat. 

Turning design into hardware—faster builds, stronger parts, and verified results across industry, project teams, and research. Tackling hard problems headfirst. Utilizing optimized design, new materials, and novel manufacturing. 

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