Aeronautical Engineer • UAV Control Systems • Flight Dynamics
Ahsanul Resam
Aeronautical Engineering Graduate and UAV Autopilot Developer
Turning aerodynamic theory, flight dynamics, and control-system design into practical autonomous aircraft solutions.
Open to engineering, research, and postgraduate opportunities
Profile
Who I Am
I am Ahsanul Resam, an Aeronautical Engineering graduate from Aviation and Aerospace University Bangladesh. My primary interests are flight dynamics, fixed-wing UAVs, autonomous flight control, aircraft design, and practical engineering development.
My academic and project work has focused on developing a complete autonomous fixed-wing UAV autopilot. The project covered aerodynamic analysis in XFLR5, stability-derivative extraction, mathematical and state-space modelling, PID, LQR, and LQI controller design, MATLAB and Simulink validation, FlightGear visualization, waypoint navigation, and PX4/Pixhawk 6C integration through software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
I also gained practical aircraft-manufacturing experience through the AIAA Design/Build/Fly 2024–2025 competition, where I contributed to structural-part manufacturing, glass-fibre lamination, and final aircraft assembly. In another conceptual aircraft project, I worked on aircraft configuration and hydrogen PEM fuel-cell propulsion selection.
I enjoy connecting engineering theory with real systems. My goal is to continue developing reliable aerospace and mechanical systems while expanding my knowledge through research, professional engineering work, and postgraduate study.
Aeronautical Engineer
Ahsanul Resam
Technical Capability
Engineering Skills
A multidisciplinary foundation across aircraft analysis, control systems, simulation, autonomous flight, and practical manufacturing.
Flight Dynamics and Aerodynamics
Control Systems
Software and Simulation
Engineering and Manufacturing
Development Path
My Journey
From learning the fundamentals of aircraft engineering to developing and validating an autonomous fixed-wing UAV control system.
Stage 01
Building the Engineering Foundation
Started studying Aeronautical Engineering and developed a foundation in aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, mathematics, and engineering analysis.
Stage 02
Moving from Theory to Aircraft Design
Began applying academic knowledge through aircraft geometry development, airfoil analysis, aerodynamic-performance evaluation, stability analysis, and conceptual aircraft design.
Stage 03
Gaining Manufacturing Experience
Worked as part of the AIAA Design/Build/Fly 2024–2025 team. Contributed to structural-part manufacturing, glass-fibre lamination, airframe preparation, and final assembly.
Stage 04
Entering Flight Dynamics and Control
Studied longitudinal and lateral aircraft dynamics, aerodynamic derivatives, stability modes, state-space representation, controllability, observability, and feedback-control principles.
Stage 05
Developing a Fixed-Wing UAV Autopilot
Helped develop a complete control architecture using PID, LQR, and LQI methods for pitch, altitude, roll, heading, and waypoint-following tasks.
Stage 06
Connecting Simulation with Real Flight Hardware
Integrated the controller with MATLAB/Simulink, FlightGear, PX4, QGroundControl, and Pixhawk 6C. Conducted software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop validation.
Stage 07
Current Direction
Now focused on expanding expertise in aerospace and mechanical engineering, autonomous systems, flight control, research, and postgraduate education.
Selected Engineering Work
Featured Projects
Selected projects demonstrating aircraft design, control-system development, simulation, manufacturing, and technical problem-solving.
Final-Year Thesis Project
PROJECT 01
Autonomous Fixed-Wing UAV Autopilot
Designed and validated an end-to-end autonomous flight-control workflow for a fixed-wing UAV, beginning with aerodynamic modelling and ending with real-time autopilot integration.
Main Contributions
- UAV aerodynamic and stability analysis using XFLR5
- Extraction and dimensionalization of aerodynamic derivatives
- Longitudinal and lateral state-space model development
- PID, LQR, and LQI controller design and comparison
- Pitch, altitude, roll, and heading control
- Single and multi-waypoint navigation
- MATLAB, Simulink, and FlightGear validation
- PX4 and Pixhawk 6C integration
- SITL and HITL validation
Key Outcome
Developed a complete and explainable workflow connecting aircraft geometry, aerodynamic derivatives, mathematical modelling, controller design, navigation, simulation, and flight-computer implementation.
Cross-track error
33.6 m → 6.4 m
Roll deviation
24.5° → 6.4°
Team Competition Project
PROJECT 02
AIAA Design/Build/Fly 2024–2025
Participated in the design and manufacturing process of a competition aircraft developed for the AIAA Design/Build/Fly programme.
Main Contributions
- Structural-part manufacturing
- Glass-fibre lamination
- Airframe preparation
- Final aircraft assembly
- Team-based engineering and manufacturing work
Key Outcome
Gained practical experience in converting an aircraft design into a manufactured and assembled airframe.
Conceptual Design Project
PROJECT 03
Conceptual Aircraft and Hydrogen PEM Propulsion Study
Contributed to a conceptual aircraft-development project involving configuration decisions and the study of hydrogen-based propulsion.
Main Contributions
- Conceptual aircraft configuration
- Propulsion-system research
- Hydrogen fuel assessment
- PEM fuel-cell selection
- Technical comparison and presentation
Key Outcome
Developed experience in evaluating emerging propulsion technologies for future aircraft concepts.
Reusable Project Template
PROJECT 04
Add Future Project
A polished space prepared for the next engineering project, research activity, technical study, or professional achievement.
Suggested Content
- Define the engineering problem
- Explain your specific contribution
- List the tools, methods, or technologies used
- Show a measurable result or learning outcome
Template Purpose
Keep the portfolio ready to grow as new research, design, control, simulation, or manufacturing experience is completed.
Milestones
Achievements and Highlights
Academic, technical, and practical experiences that reflect a focused path toward aircraft engineering and autonomous-system development.
Aeronautical Engineering Graduate
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Aviation and Aerospace University Bangladesh.
Complete UAV Development Workflow
Contributed to a project covering aircraft geometry, aerodynamic modelling, state-space development, controller design, navigation, simulation, and flight-hardware integration.
AIAA Design/Build/Fly Experience
Participated in the 2024–2025 competition cycle and gained practical aircraft-manufacturing and composite-work experience.
Flight-Control Validation
Demonstrated improved waypoint-tracking and roll-control performance during the final validation of the UAV control architecture.
Multidisciplinary Engineering Experience
Worked across aerodynamics, dynamics, control, embedded-flight systems, simulation, manufacturing, documentation, and technical presentation.
3
Control Methods Compared
SITL + HITL
Validation Methods
Single + Multi
Waypoint Missions
End-to-End
UAV Workflow
“Good engineering is not only about developing a model that works in theory. It is about understanding the system, validating every stage, learning from failure, and creating a solution that can operate in the real world.”
Professional Contact
Let’s Connect
I am interested in engineering opportunities, research collaboration, postgraduate study, UAV development, flight-control systems, and multidisciplinary technical projects.