About Me
Spencer F. Breslyn is a Sophomore Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Maryland. He plans on focusing on propulsion and controls throughout the remainder of his time at Maryland. While being enrolled in the A. James Clark School of Engineering, Breslyn has worked on multiple projects, both in-class and out.
Outside of academics, Breslyn is also a member of multiple organizations, including the AIAA and Chi Phi Fraternity Eta Theta chapter. Of the latter, he holds an executive board position as a recruitment chair for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Breslyn is currently interested in internships and research in the fields of propulsion and controls.
Skills
Design & CAD
Programming & Software
Analysis & Office
Professional Skills
Projects
High-Power Rocketry: Design of a Level 1 Certification Rocket
September 2024 - December 2024
Completed as a part of the ENAE100 curriculum. Worked as a part of a team of 5 with the aid of a peer mentor and faculty advisor to design a rocket that passes L1 certification (as detailed by the National Association of Rocketry).
As the creation of an L1 rocket is somewhat trivial, Breslyn's group decided to implement multiple challenges to make the project more difficult. The first of which was a fin design (as seen in the poster) that is heavily innovative and has "never been seen before" by members of the University of Maryland's own high powered rocket team.
The second challenge was the implementation of a payload, in the form of an egg, which was meant to test the parachute deployment of the rocket. The third was the implementation of a camera mount on the side of the rocket body, which would mount a GoPro, allowing the team to collect breathtaking footage of the flight from the view of the rocket, and also adds an additional challenge involving the balance of the rocket.
The motor retainer also was a challenge to create, as the group attempted to create a motor retainer akin to the thruster of the revolutionary SpaceX Starship.
Orbital Calculator Tool
July 2025
Attempting to develop a firmer grasp on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills, Breslyn decided to go through the process of creating this tool with guidance. This tool demonstrates the practical application of aerospace engineering principles in an accessible, web-based format, and can be used by all ages to quickly grasp orbital mechanics via visual means.
The calculator incorporates fundamental orbital mechanics equations and provides customizable calculations for orbital velocity, period, apogee and other critical parameters. This project showcases both technical programming/web development skills and a deeper understanding of aerospace engineering concepts, whilst also developing an end product that is both visually pleasing and mentally stimulating.
Interactive Orbital Calculator (better view available when link clicked)
TV Calculator Tool
May 2025 - Present
After assessing a gap in calculators that aid people in finding the right setup for their TV, Breslyn has created this calculator that is backed by formulas and human anatomy. This calculator allows people from all backgrounds to find out what they need to know about their ideal TV setup.
The formulas, design and overall calculations done by this calculator are the products of deep research involving consumer needs vs. developer inadequacies.