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Richard Amankwaa
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Location: Sioux Falls, SD United States
Joined: Mar 31st, 2025

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I have years of experience working in the Engineering industry.

Student Research Assistant â Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeler | Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory
From September 2022 to May 2023 • 1 year(s)
Conducted CFD simulations in COMSOL to optimize hydrodynamic performance of whale tags, reducing lift forces by 73% and drag forces by 54%.

Satellite Team Mechanical Bus Lead | Harvard Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
From September 2021 to May 2023 • 2 year(s)
Led design and fabrication of CubeSat superstructures ensuring compliance with design specifications and collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams for satellite subsystem integration.

High Gain Antenna Deployment Engineer | Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL)
From September 2022 to March 2023 • 1 year(s)
Designed deployable high-gain antenna for CubeSat using SolidWorks CAD and managed project finances while developing prototypes using 3D printing and low-cost materials.

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