Daryl Fishback Duran
About Daryl Fishback Duran
Daryl Fishback Duran is a Flight Sciences Engineer at Boom Supersonic, where he develops predictions for aircraft characteristics for the XB-1 supersonic demonstrator. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master's in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Washington.
Current Role at Boom Supersonic
Daryl Fishback Duran serves as a Flight Sciences Engineer at Boom Supersonic, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Centennial, Colorado, he focuses on developing predictions for aircraft characteristics. His work involves utilizing desktop models and pilot-in-the-loop simulations specifically for the XB-1 supersonic demonstrator. Duran also provides mitigations for undesirable aircraft responses through design changes, which may include stability augmentation or implementing flight test restrictions.
Education and Expertise
Duran earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Controls from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2017 to 2020. This educational background equips him with a solid foundation in aerospace principles and engineering practices.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Before joining Boom Supersonic, Duran accumulated significant experience in the aerospace sector. He worked as a Flight Science Engineer at Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation from 2019 to 2021 in Seattle, Washington. Prior to that, he served as a Flight Science Engineer at AeroTEC from 2017 to 2019. He also gained early experience as an intern in Dynamic Loads at Space Exploration Technologies in 2013, where he worked for four months.
Research and Development Contributions
Duran has contributed to research and development efforts in aerospace engineering throughout his career. He worked as a Research Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2011 to 2012, focusing on experimental aerodynamics and concepts. In his current role, he supports, develops, and integrates model changes based on insights gained from ground testing of the XB-1 aircraft.