Luke Bierbaum

8000 West Drive, Apt 208
North Bay Village, FL 33141
(561) 409-9872 | luke@lukebierbaum.com

Education

Florida International University – Miami, FL

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering – GPA 4.00/4.00
Research in Hypersonic Optimization and Propulsion
Anticipated Graduation: Dec 2022

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering – GPA 3.99/4.00
Dean’s List – Spring 2019 through Summer 2021
Anticipated Graduation: May 2022

Experience

Multidisciplinary Analysis, Inverse Design, Robust Optimization and Control (MAIDROC) Laboratory

Graduate Research Assistant
April 2021 – current
  • Performed drag and sonic analysis on hypersonic finned missiles using Modified Newton Impact theory.
  • Utilized modeFrontier optimization software to reduce loudness of sonic boom in supersonic and hypersonic
    missiles and planes.

SAE Aero Regular Class Competition
FIU

Aerodynamics, Stability, and Control Lead
Aug. 2021 – current
  • Designed aerodynamic components for a bi-plane design.
  • Performed optimization for 28 parameters focusing on fuselage shape, wing shape, wings’ spacing, and tail design.
  • Validated the design with ANSYS and XFLR5 software to ensure success in competition.

Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) – Panther Motorsports
FIU

Chief Engineer
May 2021 – current
  • Managed 8 technical sub-teams to design, manufacture, test, and implement new components.
  • Kept project on schedule by using a Gantt chart, organizing weekly meetings, following up with team leads, etc. § Mentored new leaders to be the future management of the club.
  • Assisted President in creating a 3-year plan to increase team performance at the SAE competition.
Powertrain Manager
Feb 2020 – current
  • Led the implementation of a new two-cylinder engine, requiring redesign and validation of motor mounts, exhaust, intake, cooling, and electrical systems.
  • Optimized motor performance through tuning standalone electronic control unit via data logging software.
  • Designed an exhaust system that maximizes flow for power and is within design parameters to make use of exhaust scavenging.
  • Applied Solidworks and Ansys to simulate gas flow in the exhaust and validate motor mount design.
  • Modeled and assembled components, such as the engine, motor mounts, exhaust, intake, and radiator, enabling the team to work on other projects with confidence in the design tolerances.

Panthers in Aeronautics and Space Technology (PAST)
FIU

Vice President and Chief Engineer
Jan. 2021 – Current
  • Led the implementation of a new 2-cylinder engine, requiring redesign and validation of motor mounts, exhaust, intake, cooling, and electrical systems.
  • Optimized motor performance through tuning standalone electronic control unit via data logging software.
  • Designed an exhaust system that maximizes flow for power and is within design parameters to make use of exhaust scavenging.
  • Applied Solidworks and Ansys to simulate gas flow in the exhaust and validate motor mount design.
  • Modeled and assembled components, such as the engine, motor mounts, exhaust, intake, and radiator, enabling the team to work on other projects with confidence in the design tolerances.

Skills

Mechanical Design and Simulation

  • Solidworks: Mechanical Design, Simulation
  • Ansys, Simscale: FEA, Fluid, Thermal Simulation
  • Fusion 360 and some AutoCAD

Manufacturing:

  • Additive and CNC through CAM
  • Welding
  • Lathe and Mill
  • Handheld tools

Programming

  • C++
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • HTML & CSS
  • Limited Java, Javascript, PHP, and SQL