I'm Danny Tao, an Aerospace Engineering graduate from San Jose State University based in San José, CA. I specialize in structural and thermal analysis, aerospace controls engineering, and dynamics. When I'm not nerding out on physics and the wonders of the universe, you'll find me gaming or perfecting my cooking skills in the kitchen.
My senior capstone project involved designing a self-orienting model rocket with precision landing capabilities. Here's how we used dynamic analysis and control theory to achieve unprecedented accuracy.
Orbital mechanics often defies our Earth-based intuition. Through my astronomy studies and aerospace projects, I've learned to think in orbital terms—and it's changed how I see the physics of the universe.
During my research collaboration with JPL, I explored how intelligent solar array positioning can dramatically improve power generation efficiency in CubeSat missions through careful orbital mechanics analysis.
