Beda Angelo Pormentilla

Professor Pormentilla is a mechanical and aerospace engineer with a professional background spanning advanced product development, aerospace systems, and defense-related engineering programs. He holds a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Rutgers University and has extensive experience bringing complex hardware systems from early concept through prototyping, validation, and production.
 

Professor Pormentilla has held Senior Engineering roles across a range of industries, including work with the Drone Racing League, Peloton, and projects supporting the U.S. Department of Defense. At the Drone Racing League, he led the design and development of high-performance drone platforms, including aerodynamically optimized canopy structures that served as primary load-bearing elements in place of conventional carbon fiber frames. His work at Peloton focused on mechanically robust consumer products, with an emphasis on reliability, manufacturability, and readiness for high-volume production. His defense-related engineering experience includes the development of ruggedized mechanical systems, custom test infrastructure, and hardware designed for demanding operational environments.
 

Throughout his career, he has specialized in structural and thermal design, mechanism development, CFD and FEA driven optimization, additive manufacturing, and hands-on prototyping and testing. He is an inventor on multiple issued patents in the construction and industrial fixtures sectors, reflecting a sustained focus on practical innovation and real-world problem solving.
 

In addition to his industry work, Professor Pormentilla is deeply committed to engineering education. His teaching approach emphasizes first-principles thinking, design intent, manufacturability, and clear technical communication. He focuses on connecting engineering theory to professional practice, preparing students to design systems that balance performance, safety, cost, and reliability in real-world applications.