Michael Mullin
Purpl Turbopumps Torch Igniter @Purpl Purdue Undergraduate Rocket Propulsion Lab
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WORK HISTORY
Purpl Turbopumps Torch Igniter @Purpl Purdue Undergraduate Rocket Propulsion Lab
Utilizing CFTurbo, Simens NX, and Ansys, to design and optimize the pumps for a lbf Open-Cycle kerosene-oxygen Turbopump- Designing a torch igniter with a small team of 3 in a design competition to be used on a larger engine within PURPL, which has a thrust of lbf. Utilizing Fusion 360 to design the igniter’s impinging jet like on like doublet injector, that will use gaseous oxygen and ethanol too as well as perform CFD simulations using Ansys- Used literature and knowledge of propulsion, decided to use gaseous oxygen as an oxidizer and ethanol as fuel, to design an igniter that can be efficient, reliable, and reusable
EDUCATION
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - BS
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
High School Diploma
ABOUT MICHAEL MULLIN
I am a driven sophomore in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering at Purdue University with a strong interest in propulsion and autonomous control systems. My goal is to apply my growing technical knowledge to innovative aerospace projects and contribute to advancing flight technologies.Through coursework and projects, I have developed experience with CAD modeling, product data management (PDM), and the engineering design process. In my introductory CAD/PDM course, I designed a complete Little Blazer Engine in NX, managed the assembly and components using Aras PDM, and successfully submitted a full top-level assembly for review — earning an A on the project.Beyond academics, I am a member of the Purdue Undergraduate Propulsion Lab (PURPL) working as a part of the turbomachinery subteam designing and optimizing the pumps of a lbf engine. I’m also involved in the American and Electronic Systems Society, working on a technical project aiming to become the first team to design, build, and test a supersonic UAV. I work as a propulsion and aerodynamic performance engineer, where I have used Ansys to optimize the inlet opening of the aircraft and currently using commercially available engine simulations (GasTurb), to study and minimize engine stalling. These experiences have strengthened my ability to collaborate, solve problems, and approach engineering challenges with both creativity and rigor.I am eager to continue expanding my skills through research opportunities in propulsion and autonomous systems, and to bring value to teams tackling the next generation of aerospace challenges.
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