Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Ph.D.

Matthew Q.

I am a PhD candidate in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University (May 2026), also holding an MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Fluid/Thermo concentration) and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University, along with a Certificate in University Teaching.

My teaching experience spans four years across all undergraduate levels, beginning Fall 2022. I served as Co-Instructor for a first-year Engineering and Computer Science course (Fall 2025), independently delivering lectures and designing assessments. As TA for a Control Systems course (Spring 2026), I provided weekly supplementary lectures and one-on-one office hours for third and fourth-year students. I also supported a third-year MAE Laboratory course across two semesters, a second-year Mechanics of Solids course, and a second-year Engineering Materials course, all at Syracuse University.

My approach emphasizes building foundational understanding before tackling complex applications, using worked examples and problem-solving to build student confidence. I adapt readily to individual learning styles across both group and one-on-one settings. I have also volunteered with Syracuse University's STEM Trekkers program, designing science demonstrations for 6th–9th graders.

My research in experimental fluid mechanics, aeroacoustics, supersonic flow, and turbulence has been presented at AIAA SciTech, APS DFD, and TSFP. I tutor in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanics of solids, control systems, aerospace engineering, materials science, and general engineering fundamentals.