TEAM WAVEFRONT

Sam Hoffman

Co-Founder & Propulsion Engineer

Sam Hoffman

Co-Founder & Propulsion Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“We're building a rocket engine how cool is that.”

Josh Dalal

Co-Founder & Propulsion Engineer

Josh Dalal

Co-Founder & Propulsion Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“I'm excited to be part of an undergrad-led team creating a uniquely hands-on environment, with the potential to drive truly original research.”

Devan Malik

Control Systems Lead

Devan Malik

Control Systems Lead

University of Pennsylvania — Electrical & Systems Engineering

“Wavefront is a chance to work directly with cutting-edge propulsion tech alongside a driven team of engineers pushing the limits of what's possible.”

Annie Gao

Propulsion Engineer

Annie Gao

Propulsion Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“I'm excited to learn more about propulsion and the rocket engine design process.”

Jason de Gentile

Propulsion Engineer

Jason de Gentile

Propulsion Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Physics

“I can't wait to take on the challenge of this project and contribute to such an incredible team.”

Ari Weiner

Mechanical Engineer

Ari Weiner

Mechanical Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“I can't wait to learn through experience and action, and apply my skills to this team and this project.”

Julie Sidana

Structural Analyst

Julie Sidana

Structural Analyst

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“I'm looking forward to applying my passion for technical design in a hands-on environment alongside such an inspiring team.”

Christian Stuit

Test Engineer

Christian Stuit

Test Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“I'm excited to develop my technical skills, working as a team to solve interesting problems which may not have an immediately available answer!”

Malin Kussi

Software Engineer

Malin Kussi

Software Engineer

Temple University — Computer Science

“I'm excited to apply my technical skills and learn more about rocket engine systems alongside a team that shares the same passion for propulsion!”

Donovan Burke

Mechanical Engineer

Donovan Burke

Mechanical Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“I’m excited to turn an ambitious idea into real hardware, learn alongside a driven team, and contribute to the future of propulsion.”

Jacob Stein

Chief Administrative Officer

Jacob Stein

Chief Administrative Officer

Northwestern University — Philosophy & Psychology

“I'm excited to be part of a team of passionate innovators who share my belief in this challenging and invigorating initiative.”

PREVIOUS MEMBERS

Fernando de Ory

Control Systems Lead

Fernando de Ory

Control Systems Lead

University of Pennsylvania — Electrical & Systems Engineering

“This project is new, it's hard, and I actually get to help build it. Plus, what's not exciting about a rocket engine?”

Ethan Gonzalez

Mechanical Engineer

Ethan Gonzalez

Mechanical Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“I'm looking forward to growing as an engineer through technical challenges, team collaboration, and meaningful contributions to propulsion technology.”

Parsa Aghazadeh

Test Engineer

Parsa Aghazadeh

Test Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“I look forward to learning about engineering through the exciting process of building a rocket engine!”

Kylie Autullo

Test Engineer

Kylie Autullo

Test Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“I'm super excited to apply what I've learned in school to real-world engineering problems, all while working with a great group of people!”

Alexander Mallet

Electrical Engineer

Alexander Mallet

Electrical Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Electrical & Systems Engineering

“I'm excited to explore advanced propulsion research while expanding my technical skills through hands-on contribution.”

Andrew Rebello

Electrical Engineer

Andrew Rebello

Electrical Engineer

University of Pennsylvania — Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

“What could be cooler than creating a conduit to the cosmos?”

Reid Glaros

Chief Marketing Officer

Reid Glaros

Chief Marketing Officer

University of Pennsylvania — Marketing & Business Economics

“I'm looking forward to helping bring attention to our team's work and fostering support for such a promising initiative.”

Elliot DeWire

Marketing & Communications

Elliot DeWire

Marketing & Communications

University of Pennsylvania — Philosophy, Politics, & Economics

“I'm looking forward to sharing stories of innovation, and building support for bold, student-led technology.”