Rachel Willis is a graduate student pursuing a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Central Florida. She has experience in turbomachinery research and industry, and enjoys mentoring others and collaborating on projects. She has skills in CAD, modeling, and testing and seeks to apply her knowledge of suprecritical carbon dioxide cycles.

1. Rachel WillisRachel Willis
ABOUT ME
I am a Graduate Student at the University of Central Florida currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
I have extensive experience with turbomachinery both in the research and industry sector. I am involved with ASME and enjoy
mentoring others as well as working with others in order to produce a successful project.
EDUCATION
Spring 2017 Master of Science: Mechanical Engineering (Thermo fluids)
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
Fall 2015 Bachelors of Science: Mechanical Engineering (Energy Systems)-GPA:3.45
Minor: Mathematics
University of Central Florida- Orlando, FL
SKILLS
Solidworks Mathcad
Siemens NX LabVIEW
Matlab SAP
PUBLISHINGS
[1] A. J. Schmitt, C. Custer, R. Willis, J Kapat, "Study Of A Supercritical Co2 Turbine With Tit Of 1350 K For Brayton Cycle With 100
Mw Class Output: Aerodynamic Analysis Of Stage 1 Vane," presented at the The 4th International Symposium - Supercritical CO2
[2] J. Schmitt, Willis, R., Amos, D., and Kapat J., "Feasibility and Application of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycle to Solar
Thermal Power Generation," in ASME 2013 Power Conference, Boston, MA, 2013.
CERTIFICATIONS
NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering-Mechanical
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-willis-a1291940
EXPERIENCE
05/2014 to Present Casings Intern, Siemens-Orlando, FL
Analysis of Instrumentation data for turbine engines. Assistant with the implementation
of 3-D printers. Intermediate understanding of ISO/ANSI/ASME standards for piping and
machinery.
07/2016 to 05/2016 L.E.A.R.N. Peer Mentor, UCF Office of Undergraduate Research-Orlando, FL
Learning Environment and Academic Research Network
Led and organized social and community service events. Met one-on-one with students
on a monthly basis to provide advice and guidance for freshman STEM students.
10/2011 to 09/2014 Undergraduate Research Assistant, CATER Lab-Orlando, FL
Research topics include Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Brayton Cycles, Full Coverage Film
Cooling, Impingement Cooling. Machining experiences with CNC, 3D printing, and
basic shop tools. Firm understanding of testing setup and execution.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2011 to Present Held multiple leadership positions including Internal Programs Chair, Secretary, and Vice
President.
2014-Present ASME Power Division Student Liaison
2015-2016 National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Vice President

2. SKILLS
Solidworks Matlab LabVIEWMathcad
Microsoft Office Suite Gasturb