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Hi, I’m Wanglim Song, an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, majoring in Nuclear Engineering. I'm a student engineer with a strong foundation in optimal design and complex systems engineering. My research focuses on rocket propulsion and nuclear engineering. I’ve spent years refining my skills using industry-standard tools like ANSYS, NASTRAN, SolidWorks, and Inventor.
Throughout my academic journey, I’ve led and contributed to numerous innovative projects, including the design of a novel rocket-propelled hopper that utilizes surface ice as a propellant. After leading my high school’s rocketry team, I’ve continued to sharpen my leadership and technical skills through ambitious engineering projects.
My experience includes designing pintle-injector-based liquid rocket engines, modeling regenerative cooling systems, and developing Python optimization scripts for structural efficiency. As a rocket propulsion engineering intern at Perigee Aerospace, I participated in hands-on engine testing and contributed to the development of the torch ignitor for the rocket engine.
From outsourcing over 100 CNC components to managing timelines on long-term R&D efforts, I’ve learned how to see the full system: every detail, every deadline, and every constraint. Whether it’s the Autonomous Propellant Harvesting Hopper (APHH) or an innovative CubeSat propulsion system, I aim to approach engineering problems with curiosity and vision.
This site is a collection of my work over the years. It’s not a complete chronicle of every project, but it should give you a sense of who I am and how I approach engineering. If you're curious about a project, want to collaborate, or just want to chat, feel free to click the contact button below. Recruiters, you’ll find my résumé linked. And please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn. Thanks for visiting!


More about me:
Education
2025-Present
- B.S. in Nuclear Engineering
2020-2023
- Highschool Diploma
Experience
2023 Feb-Apr
- Rocket propulsion engineer (intern)
- Participated in the development of the Augmented Spark Ignitor (ASI) for 3 ton-class GG cycle methalox liquid rocket engine
- Designed and analyzed aerospace components with Autodesk Inventor
2024-2025
-Propulsion team member
-Experience with Ansys Mechanical & SolidWorks
2024-present
-Student Member
Skills
3D parametric modeling
- Autodesk Inventor (6 years) & SolidWorks (2 years)
Finite Element Analysis
- ANSYS Mechanical (1 year) & NASTRAN (3 years)
Rocket Propulsion
- Experience in developing a pressure-fed cycle liquid propellant rocket engine and test facility
- Experience in heat analysis of film, regenerative, and ablative cooling of rocket thrust chambers
- Experience in developing an augmented spark ignitor (ASI) for commercial space launch vehicles
Python & Machine Learning
- Optimum design utilizing machine learning
Awards & Honors
- Bronze Medal
- Developed a novel self-sustaining air purification system through the augmentation of a steam turbine
- Bronze Medal
- Developed a pogo shoes for a human Moon exploration application