Ryan Kitson
About Ryan Kitson
Ryan Kitson is a Mechanical Engineering Analyst with extensive experience in aerospace engineering. He has worked at various prestigious organizations, including the Air Force Research Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and holds multiple degrees from the University of Michigan.
Work at Air Force Research Laboratory
Ryan Kitson has been serving as a High Speed Fluid Structural Interactions and Reduced-order Modeling Intern at the Air Force Research Laboratory since 2014. This role has spanned a decade in Ohio, United States. His work focuses on analyzing fluid-structure interactions at high speeds, contributing to advancements in aerospace engineering.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Since 2018, Ryan Kitson has held the position of Mechanical Engineering Analyst at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California. In this capacity, he applies his expertise in mechanical engineering to support various research and development projects, enhancing the laboratory's capabilities in engineering analysis.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Kitson completed his Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan from 2009 to 2013. He further pursued a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the same institution from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan from 2013 to 2018. His expertise includes composite materials, CAD modeling, and finite element analysis.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current roles, Ryan Kitson gained valuable experience in the aerospace sector. He worked as a Manufacturing Co-op at GE Aviation in 2011 for three months, focusing on military systems. In 2013, he served as an Avionics Intern at SpaceX for three months, where he was involved in systems integration. He also worked as a Graduate Student Instructor in Aerospace Structures at the University of Michigan College of Engineering in 2016 for three months.
Research Involvement at University of Michigan
Ryan Kitson has been actively involved in research projects as a Graduate Student Research Assistant at the University of Michigan College of Engineering since 2013. His role has included contributing to various research initiatives in aerospace engineering, leveraging his academic background and technical skills.