Richard Bramlette

I am an Aerospace Engineer by trade, Artist by hobby, and RC Aircraft, Museum, Amateur Radio, and Nature enthusiast.

I hold:

B.S.A.E. from Auburn University (2006)

M.S.A.E. Wichita State University (2008)

currently pursuing a Ph. D from the University of Kansas (in propulsion, expected 2012).

I am an active contributing member of: AIAA, SAE, and SPIE.

I have extensive experience in MATLAB programming in all Aerospace disciplines but prefer to stay grounded with hands-on prototypes, matching experimental results with analytical (theoretical) models. I have been in charge of or a mentor to 10 aircraft design competition teams since 2005. I have also worked on a wide array of contracted programs from composite wings, flight actuation, adaptive materials, retrofit components, subsonic ramjets, and visual stealth to high altitude balloons carrying an assortment of experiments including a high school outreach program.

I am interested in working in flight test engineering or rapid prototyping for optimizing complex design choices -- particularly determining the optimal aircraft design for an unmanned aerial vehicle.

If you are interested in a copy of my resume or CV, feel free to contact me.

(the background photo was taken at the 2011 Kansas City Airshow)