A Glimpse Into My Journey

About Me
Hi, I’m Gurban Mustafazade, an engineering student at California State University, Chico, with a passion for aerospace and rocketry. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of engineering projects, pushing the boundaries of innovation in rocket design. I've also participated in several competitions, showcasing my skills and dedication to the field.
I’m known for being responsible, hardworking, and highly detail-oriented. Whether in the lab or on the launch pad, I believe in taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous learning to achieve success.

Teams that fixing their RC craft planes for competition

Doing a presentation about Life in the US in the place called RoboPort for kids the age of 12-16

Picture from World Robotics championship Azerbaijan
Experienced in UAVs
Reengineering and upgrading unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including small drones and helicopters, is something that has captured my imagination from the minute I was exposed to this fascinating technology in 2018. Although I have had a special interest in robotics and engineering since my childhood, my real (professional) passion for UAVs began when my parents bought me a remote-controlled drone as a birthday gift. This mini-flying machine fascinated me and led to further research online on various UAVs and their usage. It also captivated me because the development of UAVs involved the diverse engineering disciplines such as electromechanics, design, avionics, artificial intelligence and coding. Learning more about how each of these disciplines interact with each other while enabling the machine to fly and perform multiple functions at the same time is a complex phenomenon that excites me very much!
From Innofest festival
Learning Journey
This was the main reason why I enrolled in an 8 month-long "Helicopter Engineering" course of Azerbaijan Robotics Engineering Academy (AREA) in 2018. Through this course and thanks to my AREA mentor, I learned more about the complex mechanisms of remote controlled helicopters and drones. I started to modify and upgrade them. With the help of my mentor, Mr. Farid Hamidli, whom I turn to when I have a question or a problem to solve, I modified the engines, propellers, and other parts of the machines to make them stronger and more effective. I also watched different YouTube channels specialized in UAVs to expand my knowledge and worldview on drones. Still today, I enjoy using remote controller (RC) to fly drones made by Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI) company and RC helicopters with a main rotor and a tail rotor to counter the torque of the engine.
Moreover, my favorite topic at school is mathematics and I love it. I have been participating in several local, regional and national math competitions and continue to do so. I believe for any engineer the knowledge of math and logic is essential. By enrolling in undergraduate studies in engineering in the United States, I will deepen my knowledge and expertise in this field.