Raj Kedia Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Co, Us

United States

As the Project Lead for the FLARE project (Formation-flying for Lithosphere and Atmospheric Reconnaissance of Enceladus), I’m responsible for overseeing the mission concept development and the intricate dynamics of a cubesat formation flying around Enceladus. This mission aims to conduct a detailed study of Enceladus's lithosphere and atmosphere, leveraging formation-flying techniques to enhance data accuracy and spatial coverage. I’m dedicated to ensuring each component aligns with our scientific objectives, tackling technical challenges, and pushing forward innovative strategies that will ultimately deepen our understanding of Enceladus's unique characteristics.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

• Lead the AI&T team and guided the subsystems for full satellite assembly, integration and testing. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve performance issues with the CubeSat model, worked with the systems team to help with the documentation of various testing procedures like Day in the Life Test.• Skilled in creating test protocols, populating boards, integrating and testing FlatSat systems, and overseeing related activities.• Experienced in various testing equipment, instrumentation, system design and integration.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Graduate Teaching Assistant for the courses:• Foundations of Propulsion (Fall 2022 & 2023)• Introduction to Humans in Aviation (Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)• Spacecraft Design (Spring 2023 & 2024)• Organized weekly office hours to offer personalized support to students in the "Foundations of Propulsion" course, which improved student understanding and enhanced the quality of assignment submissions.• Contributed to the design and execution of interactive learning activities for the "Spacecraft Design" course, which led to a 10% boost in student engagement and active participation.

United States

• The Space Biofilms project aims to characterize biofilm - bacterial and fungal - inside the International Space Station in a controlled fashion, assessing changes in mass, thickness, and morphology. These two space-based experiments also aims at elucidating the biomechanical and transcriptomic mechanisms involved in biofilm formation in space.• Prepared fungal samples and conducted microscopy for the space biofilms project, while also creating and applying a novel R script for data analysis, which led to the discovery of significant trends and patterns in fungal biofilm development across various conditions.

United States

• Developed and executed a comprehensive testing plan for the launch mechanism model, utilizing SOLIDWORKS for the Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone (GLEE) project.• Collaborated with a cross-functional team to design and implement innovative upgrades to the launchmechanism, resulting in a decrease in manufacturing costs by 12% while maintaining product quality standards.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Innovated and executed a groundbreaking technique to correct payload distortions in high-altitude balloons, achieving a significant 10% enhancement in stability over traditional models.• Employed MATLAB modeling strategies to boost system efficiency, effectively simulating real-world disturbances encountered by the payload. Engaged in comprehensive experimentation and the construction of the system.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Managed a team of 100+ students on the sounding rocket project, overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle from concept development to final launch, achieving a record-breaking altitude of 10,000 feet.• Represented the team at international platforms, securing new sponsors and increasing seed funding by 50%, enabling the implementation of innovative technologies for future projects

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Optimized satellite performance in extreme temperature conditions through rigorous testing and analysis using ANSYS and MSC NASTRAN/PATRAN.

Master'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, 3.5/4

Bachelor'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, 8.33/10