About
PJP is PAC’s propulsion division. Our team explores, studies, and builds many different types of propulsion devices.
Through our collaborative team structure, our 25+ current members get hands-on experience in the engineering design process, CAD, CNC Machining, CFD Software, and make a visible impact on the team, even in their first semester. Additionally, they can take full advantage of our partnership with the U.S. Air Force and our mentors at top aerospace companies to further their interests and career aspirations! Our division is split into three sub-teams: Engine Control Unit (ECU), Engine, and Aerospace Propulsion Outreach Program (APOP).
Engine Control Unit
Team Lead 2024-2025: Evan Canis
Engine
Team Lead 2024-2025: Henry Seiden
Aerospace Propulsion Outreach Program
Team Leads 2024-2025: Jason de Gentile & Sam Hoffman
MEMBER PROFILES
Sarah Fahmi
Director and APOP Sub-Team Member
Sarah is a junior studying mechanical engineering from Plymouth Meeting, PA. She loves aerospace and PJP, but in her free time enjoys reading, baking, and knitting.
Jake Donnini
ECU Sub-Team Lead
Jake is a junior from New Jersey studying electrical engineering with an accelerated masters in robotics. He works on the power electronics for the APOP subteam. In his free time, Jake runs a start up called Nobo Robotics.
Bhavya Surapaneni
Engine Sub-Team Member
Josh Dalal
Engine Sub-Team Member
Josh is a freshman studying mechanical engineering from Westchester NY, and is interested in aerospace engineering. He is currently on the engine team for PJP. Outside of PJP, he enjoys watching sports, hanging out with friends, and eating good food.
Sam Hoffman
APOP Sub-Team Member
Sam is a freshman in MEAM from New Hope, Pennsylvania. Outside of aerospace and robotics, he enjoys cooking and experimenting with different recipes, as well as skiing and traveling.
John Fera
Engine Sub-Team Member
Hannah Singer
ECU Sub-Team Member
Hannah is a freshman from Dallas, TX studying mechanical engineering with a minor in history. She is a member of the ECU sub-team. Outside of PJP, she enjoys running, reading, and exploring Philly.
Vraj Satashia
Senior Advisory Board Member
Vraj is a senior studying mechanical engineering. In his free time, Vraj likes to cook and watch movies.
Jillian Pote
Senior Advisory Board Member
Jillian is a senior in MEAM from Easton, PA. She enjoys machining and planning team bonding events. In her free time, she likes to lift, pet dogs, and try different foods in Philly.
Yien Kung
APOP Sub-Team Lead
Yien is a junior studying Systems Science and Engineering. Yien is originally from Hong Kong, and enjoys playing tennis, hiking, watching sports and reading in his free time.
Jomal Mathew
Engine Sub-Team Member
Jomal is a sophomore from Philadelphia, PA studying Electrical Engineering with a minor in Physics. Outside of PJP, he enjoys cooking, watching Formula 1 (Forza Ferrari!!), and playing volleyball.
Siddhant Vashisht
Engine Sub-Team Member
Siddhant is a freshman studying mechanical engineering. He enjoys playing electric guitar, watching movies, and reading.
Jason De Gentile
APOP Sub-Team Member
Elizabeth Jiang
ECU Sub-Team Member
Elizabeth is a freshman from Sunnyvale, California studying computer science with a minor in design. In her free time, she enjoys photography, painting, and cafe-hopping throughout Philly!
Mehul Vemareddy
ECU Sub-Team Member
Mehul is a freshman studying mechanical engineering. He is interested in aerospace and automotive engineering. In his free time, he enjoys watching Formula 1 and sitcoms.
Ethan Sundel
Engine Sub-Team Member
Ethan is a junior majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics from Bethesda Maryland. He is a member of PJP’s engine development team. In his free time, Ethan enjoys swimming and running.
Xiang Chen
ECU Sub-Team Member
Jun Yun
Senior Advisory Board Member
Tyler Jenkins-Wong
Senior Advisory Board Member
Tyler is a senior from Phoenixville, PA studying international relations and data analytics. He handles all finances, recruitment, events, and logistics for the group. Outside of PJP, Tyler plays for Penn Jazz and the Penn Symphony Orchestra and does baseball reports for Penn Sports Analytics Group.
Henry Seiden
Engine Sub-Team Lead
Henry is a junior in mechanical engineering from Chicago, and leads PJP’s Engine Development Team. His team is currently attempting to be the first undergraduates to design and manufacture an axial turbojet. In his free time, Henry enjoys cooking and swimming.
Thomas Swingley
Engine Sub-Team Member
Thomas is a senior from Philly studying Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of the engine sub-team focusing on manufacturing. Outside of PJP, he enjoys working out, backpacking, and snowboarding.
Jordan Yang
Engine Sub-Team Member
Dhaval Tantry
Engine Sub-Team Member
Dhaval is a freshman studying mechanical engineering. He is interested in aerospace and spacecraft. In his free time he plays basketball, football, and goes to the gym.
Julia Paine
APOP Sub-Team Member
Julia is a freshman studying Mechanical Engineering, from New Canaan, CT. Along with Penn Jet Propulsion, she is also involved in Penn Ballet Company and Engineering Consultants at Penn. In her free time she loves listening to music and rewatching her favorite TV shows, like Modern Family and Gilmore Girls!
Evan Canis
ECU Sub-Team Member
Evan is a freshman from St. Louis, MO studying electrical engineering. He is interested in hardware, as well as finance and IP/privacy law. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, listening to podcasts, and taking photos in nature.
NuAmen Audena
ECU Sub-Team Member
David Nemeth
Senior Advisory Board Member
Haley Morgenstern
Senior Advisory Board Member
Haley is a senior in MEAM from Lower Merion, PA. Haley spends most of her free time at the gym, eating pasta, or watching horror movies.
ALUMNI PROFILES
Caleb Rudick
Caleb Rudick is an alumni that studied mechanical engineering with a minor in energy systems and sustainability. His focus is on engine design and thermal performance.
Maxim Mounier
Maxim is an alumni from White Plains, NY that studied mechanical engineering and computer science. He was a member of the FADEC subteam and worked on engine controls and code development. Maxim is an enthusiastic angler who catches catfish at the Schuylkill river and also participates in intramural soccer.
Michael Klein Wassink
Founder
Michael founded Penn Jet Propulsion after working on a jet engine project in high school. He led the teams manufacturing efforts and was the Director of the club. Outside of PJP, he dances tango and hangs around the precision machining laboratory. Michael is an Investment Banking analyst in Goldman Sach’s San Francisco Office.
