I am fascinated by the reliable computational multiphysics and multiscale modeling of complex systems as a way to decrease the time and cost of engineering design. Laboratory time and prototypes are expensive, so it makes sense to rule out as many bad ideas as possible first, whether that is just by making sure that all of the parts will fit inside your package or whether it involves complicated multiphysics modeling across a range of disciplines to make sure that flight software operates as expected. My current work as a Research Engineer at Ames uses simulations of aircraft and spacecraft to test flight software.