Howdy, I’m Evan and I am a 3rd year Aerospace and Mechanical Dual major at the University of Florida who is interested in aeronautics and structural dynamics. As such, I have been an pivotal engineer of the Swamp Launch Rocket Team (Certified) and a key leader in the Remote Operations Vehicle for the Excavation or Resources team (R.O.V.E.R.) at UF.
I am always eager to learn and help others, as demonstrated by being a Teaching Assistant and Peer Mentor for both Introduction to Orbital Mechanics and Flight Dynamics and Python. I aim to advance the future of space exploration and deepen my understanding of the world!
Envision this. You, an infinitesimally small object, gazing into the infinite darkness, the radiant stars, beautiful nebulas, and mysterious matter both light and dark. For a lifetime I have spent countless nights completely mesmerized by the night sky, and eager to expand the horizons of space exploration. I am open to furthering my interest in space whether it be through an internship, apprenticeship, assistantship, co-op, research, job, and more. I consistently strive to invest maximum effort into all my endeavors. Thinking about the future of space travel exhilarates me, and I would love to network with others and am excited about future opportunities. Feel free to reach out!
➤ Engineered and launched a custom rocket to 2,270 ft apogee, validating OpenRocket simulations through a successful 36-inch parachute recovery
➤ Optimized the CO2 ejection system, increasing reliability to near 100% efficacy through iterative mechanical refinement
➤ Coordinated cross-functional subteams to manufacture a high-strength carbon fiber airframe
➤ Experimentally found the coefficient of drag to confirm simulated results using resin 3D printer and air tunnels
➤ Communicate with all subteams to test components and experimentally find variables such as the coefficient of drag using model rockets. Test launches to record and evaluate data.
➤ Experimental Validation: Conducted wind tunnel testing using resin 3D-printed scale models to experimentally validate the coefficient of drag against simulation data; launched subscale rockets to validate progress
➤ Lead 40+ comprehensive tutoring sessions for EAS2011: Introduction to Flight and Orbital Mechanics
➤ Streamline complex aerospace concepts while fostering a collaborative and high-achieving inclusive learning environment
➤ Additive manufacturing lead for excavation system for remote operations vehicle
➤ Directed a 3-engineer team to develop a chain-bucket excavator; engineered high-torque drive systems utilizing rotational motors and linear actuators optimized for granular (sand) environments
➤ Iterative Prototyping: Executed 6 design iterations of the excavation arm, custom sprockets, and 90-degree miter gear systems using Fusion 360
➤ Additive Manufacturing: Integrated FDM 3D printing for rapid prototyping, specifically validating 3D-printed compliant mechanisms and integrated spring systems
| evanfavis@gmail.com | |
| Phone | (863)-595-3974 |
