Noah Stoudt
Research Assistant
Background
I am from Pittsburgh, PA. I received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 2026. At Penn State, I was an undergraduate research assistant developing nonlinear optimization models for hybrid-electric powertrains. In 2025, I was a thermal management systems intern at Pratt & Whitney supporting geared turbofan operations. In 2026, I was a propulsion intern at Electra.aero supporting testing for the EL9 aircraft. I enjoy freestyle skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and photography.
Research
I am currently pursuing a S.M. in Aeronautics and Astronautics in the Gas Turbine Laboratory. My research is focused on UAV optimization.