Zaidan Rahman

Propulsion Engineer @Aiaa Rutgers Rocket Propulsion Laboratory

New Brunswick, NJ, US

Created the design and development of advanced propellant materials using CAD software, focusing on optimizing impulse and durability for aerospace applications- Enhanced the overall impulse by 300% over the previous year\'s design, achieving significant improvements in thrust and overall performance- Conducted in-depth research into fluid dynamics, materials science, and propulsion mechanics, synthesizing complex theoretical concepts and applying them to real-world aerospace projects- Collaborated closely with a cross-functional team to conduct rigorous testing and troubleshooting of propulsion systems, following AIAA standards to ensure compliance and safety- Conducted research and authored a technical paper on head-end ignition systems for rocket design, including analysis of thermite-based ignition compounds and their implementation.