Daniel Papikiants

About Daniel Papikiants

WHAT DO I DO? I am currently pursuing a Bachelor\'s of Science in Mechanical Engineering at UW-Madison. WHAT AM I LOOKING FOR? I am seeking an internship in order to gain hands on experience in the engineering world, primarily in Mechanical design or manufacturing in order to fully explore a holistic view of the engineering process. I am particularly interested in renewable energy, aerodynamics, and structural mechanics as a member of WiscWind, which participated in the D.O.E. Collegiate Wind Competition every year. WHAT DO I LIKE? I love playing the viola and playing in classical music ensembles. Additionally I really enjoy basketball, baseball, animated shows, video games, working on musical productions, and videos online showing off fun engineering projects. I also love learning more about my Armenian heritage and sharing information about Armenian culture with my friends.

Experience

1. Aerodynamics and Composites Engineer

   Wisconsin Racing

   Jan 2025 — Present · Madison, WI, US

   Capstone project team member for the evaluation, design, and manufacturing of a rear wing drag reduction system for the 2026 FSAE Electric Competition• Created a python script to estimate the changes in power consumption through the use of a drag reduction system by implementing acceleration and position telemetry data from the 2024 FSAE Electric Endurance Competition

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

• Shorewood High School

  High School Diploma