Ryan Liang
About Ryan Liang
Ryan Liang is an R&D S&E Aeronautical and NG&C Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in aeronautics, software engineering, and teaching.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Ryan Liang is currently working at Sandia National Laboratories as an R&D S&E Aeronautical and NG&C Engineer. He has been in this role since 2022 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this position, he focuses on research and development in aeronautics and navigation, guidance, and control (NG&C).
Previous Experience at NSIN
In 2020, Ryan Liang worked as an X-Force Fellow - Software Engineer at the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) in California. During his three-month tenure, he contributed to software engineering projects aimed at enhancing national security through innovative technological solutions.
Teaching and Research at University of California, Davis
Ryan Liang served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Davis from 2019 to 2022. Concurrently, he was also a Graduate Student Researcher at the Cyber Human Physical Systems Lab during the same period. His role involved assisting with teaching duties and conducting research in advanced engineering topics.
Education Background
Ryan Liang studied at the University of California, Davis, where he earned an MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from 2019 to 2021. His studies included specialized work on Drone AI Pilots, culminating in leading a research team focused on autonomous AI drones using reinforcement learning methods.
Diverse Engineering Roles
Throughout his career, Ryan Liang has held various engineering roles. He participated in the NASA Aeronautics Design Challenge in 2019, working on a hybrid-electric STOL commuter aircraft. Additionally, he has held research roles at labs such as the Computational Flow Physics and Aeroacoustics Lab and the Cyber Human Physical Systems Lab, indicating his deep engagement in aerodynamics, mechanical design, and propulsion systems.