Matthew Durrant is a Structural Analyst I at Rocket Lab, responsible for spacecraft structural analysis and design verification. Prior to this role, Matthew served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Canterbury, teaching advanced aerospace structures and design courses, and conducted industry-partnered research on aeroelastic instability for high-altitude pseudo-satellite wings. Matthew's technical expertise includes nonlinear aeroelasticity, fluid-structure interaction, and experimental modal analysis, with proficiency in software such as ANSYS, Matlab, and Python. Educational achievements include a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury and a spacecraft systems engineering short course from the University of Auckland. Prior engineering experience includes a maintenance engineer role at Cedenco Foods, focusing on piping systems installation and commissioning.
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