About
I am an undergraduate student Majoring in Aerospace Engineering, I am also pursuing a minor in Engineering Leadership Development and a Space Systems Certificate. My academic career is defined by a drive to bridge the gap between theoretical design and real-world application. Currently, I am applying my skills at the Student Space Programs Laboratory (SSPL), where I am serving as a Laboratory Lead. SSPL just wrapped up a proposal for NASA's LunaRecycle challenge where my team and I developed a modular recycling system design for future long term lunar missions. This experience has given me critical insight into sustainable space exploration and complex systems engineering. Beyond the classroom and the lab, I am an entrepreneur at heart. I Co-Founded LionLift, a startup dedicated to optimizing UAV performance by increasing the payload-to-weight ratio. This venture allows me to combine technical engineering challenges with business strategy and product development. Outside of engineering, my life is grounded in my Catholic faith and a love for continuous learning. You can often find me listening to podcasts related to space, tech, history, and other sciences, seeking to understand the world from different perspectives. I also draw on the discipline and focus I developed as a former competitive swimmer and lifeguard.
- City: University Park, PA 16802, USA
- Email: julianruocco@gmail.com
