Ryan is a research engineer at the NASA JPL. He is helping us develop the most lightweight and reliable possible bicycle structures. His research at NASA focuses on the integration of advanced materials with computational design (such as topology optimisation) to enable future JPL flight missions. He led the design, build, test, and integration of launch restraint hardware for the SWOT and NISAR missions. He now works to develop NASA’s topology optimisation capabilities, mentoring new practitioners, integrating the workflow into flight project practices, and engaging with the broader topology optimisation community.