Maya Nasr, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

As a scientist on MethaneSAT at EDF, I lead the instrument's in-orbit lunar calibration planning, operations, and measurement validation, while also contributing to LED and vicarious calibration activities. I oversee the development of Machine Learning models for precise cloud/shadow segmentation, plume identification, and anomaly detection. My.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow on MethaneSAT at Harvard University and the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA), I have led instrument in-orbit lunar calibration planning, operations, and measurement validation and contributing to identifying and selecting vicarious calibration sites for in-orbit geometric and radiometric calibration..

NL

Member of the Working Group on the Future of the Moon Agreement that emphasizes the importance to consider the role that the Moon Agreement may play in the ongoing efforts aimed at developing a regulatory framework to govern lunar activities, particularly those undertaken within the Working Group on the Legal Aspects of Space Resources Activities within.

Cambridge, MA, US

Humanity United with MIT Art and Nanotechnology (HUMANS) is an MIT student-led project that combines art and nanotechnology for increasing global representation in Space. HUMANS has created a record of voices from people all around the world in their native languages, sharing their thoughts on the meaning of space for themselves and humanity. Inspired by.

Cambridge, MA, US

As the Science Payload Downlink Lead (sPDL), I analyzed and generated quick-look data products from downlinked Mars telemetry, and processed and analyzed data from MOXIE lab experiments, including thermal data processing to understand warmup duration and energy expenditure. I conducted tests to calibrate and characterize pressure and composition sensors.

Cambridge, MA, US

My PhD thesis focused on two areas. First, I conducted a comprehensive study of the challenges faced by NASA in developing and infusing innovative planetary technologies, and identified the structural and tech strategy changes required at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) through the use of enterprise architectural analysis. Second, I developed a.

Vienna, Vienna, AT

As Co-lead of the SGAC Space Law & Policy Project Group, I have extensive experience leading policy and legislative efforts in the space industry. I have previously worked as Policy Lead for the SGAC Taskforce on US Space Policy, Congressional Legislation Lead for the SGAC Policy on US Space Legislation, and lead of several subgroups focused on space.

Washington, DC, US

As a Consultant for the NASA Mission Critical Workforce, Infrastructure, and Technology Committee at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), I was involved in NASA's technology development, focusing on both technical and policy aspects. In this capacity, I engaged with the Committee's technology working group, participating.

London, United Kingdom, GB

As part of the OneWeb Systems Modeling/Systems Engineering team, I analyzed performance data of F6 satellites from OneWeb's Satellite Operations Center (SOC) to draw insights on system performance, and developed a program that automatically compared Salamander thermal power model to real telemetry. I also performed on-orbit telemetry analysis for power.

Pasadena, CA, US

As an undergraduate researcher, I utilized data from the Cassini Mission to analyze and register RADAR and VIMS data of Titan's surface, extracting new information about its properties. Additionally, I conducted an analysis to determine the cause of Titan's raised rim lakes formation, by overlaying RADAR and VIMS images of the surface using ISIS3.

Pasadena, CA, US

As an undergraduate researcher, I developed a satellite tracking software using Python to extract satellites’ coverage history with details of name, flight direction, relative orbit, beam mode, swath, and 2 most recent overpass dates over any area of interest. I also created a prediction tool to forecast satellite coverage of areas of interest at any point.

Kharagpur, West Bengal, IN

As the organizer of the first MIT-IIT summer robotics program, I successfully led and instructed a group of 40 students in various subjects including robotics, C programming, Arduino, and control theory. In addition to these classes, I supervised the final robotics and controls project to ensure students had a comprehensive understanding of the concepts.

Pasadena, CA, US

As an intern in JPL's 312D - Advanced Design Engineering Group, I led the Attitude Determination and Control (ADCS) work on the Foundry Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) task. My primary focus was to develop the Integrated Modeling Environment (IME) software for Team X and the formulation community. I created dynamic modeling simulations, orbit.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

As part of the propulsion team for a CubeSat designed by MIT students, I developed and transformed the custom monopropellant tank and thrusters program in collaboration with Busek and VACCO. Our CubeSat won a 2018 Space Launch System (SLS EM-1) opportunity and NASA's CubeSat Lunar Derby Challenge. I also conducted further testing of the development.

London, GB

As a researcher on the High-Power Propulsion Strategies for Aquatic Take-off in Robotics Project at Imperial College London, I led the redesign and development of a new ignition system for the Aquatic Micro Aerial Vehicles (AquaMAVs) to be capable of diving into the water and returning to flight. Additionally, I built and tested the electronics and.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

As a member of the Propulsion Subteam in the MIT Rocket Team, I contributed to the design and development of a solid-fuel rocket for the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) 2015-2016. My role involved optimizing the propellant composition, as well as assisting in the design of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) propulsion system..

Cambridge, MA, US

As an undergraduate researcher on the Astronauts Self-Rotations in Microgravity study at MIT, I performed statistical data analysis using MATLAB. The data analysis involved analyzing various metrics such as NASA TLX, Acceleration Norms, Metabolic cost, IMUs, and video data. Through this analysis, I was able to gain insights into the self-rotation behavior.

Cambridge, MA, US

As a mentor for Zero Robotics, I led hardware testing and simulations while demonstrating SPHERES satellites. I also assisted in Crew Sessions with ISS astronauts and integrated a requirement management database with a MySQL database. I trained teachers to code, facilitated running the program, and supported teams during competitions. I led the ISS Finals.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

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