Kelvin Aerospace Lab (KAL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring students’ interest and curiosity in the fields of engineering and aerospace, providing practical engineering opportunities, and promoting STEM education.
Here, you’ll get hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing aerospace systems, while learning advanced physics, engineering, and electronics in a collaborative environment.
Our mission is to spark curiosity about space exploration and engineering, and give students the opportunity to develop real technical skills through exciting projects and research.
Our main focus is liquid rocket design, covering everything from engine design to electronic control systems.
Tools We Use:
Modeling & Design: Fusion 360, PTC CREO/Pro-E
Performance Analysis: CEA, Rocket Propulsion Analysis (RPA)
Electronics & PCB: Arduino UNO
CFD & Simulation: Ansys, SimScale, OpenFOAM
Project Management & Documentation: Obsidian, club website
Hands-on Making:
3D printing for prototypes
CNC machining for small mechanical parts
Metal parts fabrication via external services
Testing: All engine tests are conducted safely off-campus.
Regular seminars held every Tuesday Lunchtime on innovations and engineering challenges
Articles and project updates published on club website
We welcome students who are curious and motivated. We welcome people of all skills to join us.
Two ways to participate:
Project Members: Directly involved in design, fabrication, or testing. You’ll take responsibility for a part of the project or collaborate with others to complete it.
Publication Members: Focus on research and sharing knowledge. Writing articles on current progress; video production; external publicity and fundraising. Perfect if you’re interested in aerospace but less experienced in engineering or fabrication.
CAD Modeling & Structural Design: Design engine parts and mechanical systems
Propulsion & Combustion Analysis: Calculate and optimize engine performance
Avionics & Control Systems: Develop electronic controls and test setups
Fabrication & Testing: Build and safely test prototypes
Publications: Organize events and write about aerospace developments
Thank you very much for your support and consideration of this Club. We sincerely invite you to join us. We may ask for the membership fees, which help us cover some costs that we incur over the year.
If you are interested, please fill out the Google Form on our homepage.