Michael Daher

Michael Daher is an Aerospace Engineering Student at the University of Florida, graduating in May 2026 with a certificate in Engineering Project Management. He has worked on projects ranging from autonomous satellite servicing concepts to material testing, and near-space investigations. Michael thrives at the intersection of hands-on engineering and applied research within a team environment. He is driven by curiosity, precision, and a passion for advancing technology that enables future missions in LEO and beyond.

Edwin Feldman

Computer Engineering, 4th year

Edwin Feldman is a Computer Engineering student at the University of Florida, graduating in May 2026. He is also in the combined BS/MS program and will graduate with a Master’s in Electrical & Computer Engineering in May 2027. His area of focus is in FPGA RTL design and verification. His experience includes being an intern in RTL design, an undergraduate researcher in FPGA and embedded systems design, an undergraduate teaching assistant in Digital Logic, and an intern in data science.

Andrew Griner

Electrical Engineering, 4th year

Andrew Griner is a senior studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Florida, graduating in May 2026. He has experience as a Lead Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Programming for Electrical Engineering I (EEL3834), where he was honored with the ECE Teaching Excellence Award in 2025. Andrew also works as a Help Desk Supervisor with UF Information Technology, managing student consultants and improving support processes across campus.

His industry background includes an internship with Koch Industries’ Georgia-Pacific and a Co-Op with Packaging Corporation of America, where he contributed to large-scale electrical system upgrades and automation projects. He is skilled in Python, C++, MATLAB, and AutoCAD, with a strong interest in robotics and control systems.

Avery Hames

Avery Hames is a Biological Engineering student at the University of Florida (B.S. 2026 expected) pursuing opportunities in bioengineering research and prototyping. A National Merit Scholar and Billy Dial Scholarship recipient, he has worked in the Sawyer and Dunne labs at Moffitt Cancer Center, prototyped systems for microgel and nanoparticle synthesis, and gained expertise in CAD, 3D printing, and microscopy. His projects highlight creativity in moving ideas from conception to iterative prototyping and laboratory validation. Avery is particularly interested in applying his technical training in bioengineering to into interdisciplinary design projects.

Benjamin Mellin

Materials Science and Engineering, 4th year

Benjamin Mellin is a Materials Science and Engineering student at the University of Florida with technical skills in materials characterization, mechanical testing, and product development. He is experienced with FTIR, XRD, SEM, tensile and impact testing, as well as fiberglass lay-up, polymer and quantum dot synthesis, and SolidWorks modeling. He also works with software tools including MATLAB, Python, Granta, and Excel.

Loi Park

Mechanical + Computer Science, 4th year

Loi Park is a 4th-year mechanical engineering student at the University of Florida with a minor in computer science. He earned certification in Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification and co-authored the paper Neural Network-Based Magnetometer Sensor Model as a researcher at APRILab. His industry experience includes a co-op at Tampa Electric Company, where he supported a major steam valve replacement and evaluated thermal technologies for manatee habitats, as well as an internship at Marine Drone Tech in South Korea, where he designed UAV frames and conducted flight testing.