CFD in F1 Aerodynamics
An article exploring how CFD is reshaping modern F1 design approaches, including the pros and cons of simulation vs. wind tunnel testing. Read more
About Me
I'm Darien, currently a first year at UBC's applied science program and an alum of UBC's University Transition Program (TKS) and The Knowledge Society (TKS). I focus on motorsport engineering, particularly aerodynamics and CFD. Outside of all that, I love trivia and history. You can check out some of my projects below!
Interests & Hobbies
I’ve always been drawn to engineering through motorsport. I love watching Formula 1 (go Mercedes!) and WRC. These interests influence almost everything I work on.
Projects
Williams FW31 Front Wing Design
Modeled and simulated the 2009 Williams FW31 front wing in Solidworks. Article, Video
Lid-driven Cavity CFD
Built a CFD simulator in Python using Chorin Projection and Navier-Stokes equations. LinkedIn GitHub
Soil Moisture Sensor
An Arduino irrigation controller based on live soil moisture readings. Update
F1 Telemetry Simulator
A Python-based tool to analyze race telemetry and rate driver + car performance. Prototype GitHub
Solar-Powered RC Boat
A mini solar RC boat designed for the 2025 Physics Olympics.
IKEA Conversational AI
Designed "Sven," an AI chatbot that handles IKEA support tasks. Slide Deck
Hotspot-Aware Cooling for Microsoft Data Centres
Researched and pitched hotspot-aware coldplates and D2C cooling to Microsoft, semi-finalist. Slide Deck
Maize Automated Drone
Developing an AI and remote-sending powered agricultural drone system to monitor crop health and optimize farm management.
Endorsements
I’ve had the chance to work with some amazing organizations.
Contact
Email: darienjy5056@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Here
Blog: yangculture.substack.com