Sriram Kumar is a mechanical engineer from Chennai, India. He is a NASA-recognized citizen scientist, exceptionally enthusiastic and versatile student researcher, and research mentor for budding engineering students all over Tamilnadu. Sriram’s exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills have enabled him to carry out scientific research majorly in the fields of space propulsion, green energy, sustainable health technologies, etc. He is known in the space science community for his groundbreaking research on designing and developing the world’s first-ever controllable solid rocket engine model by integrating an innovative electromechanical subsystem, which was recognized at the prestigious “International Astronautical Congress 2022”, in Paris, France.Being an inquisitive person, Sriram has always focused on solving real-time problems to contribute to society through his research. Sriram has served as the elected chairman of his college’s IEEE Aerospace and electronics systems society and has headed more than 20 student research works, most of which were recognized by authorities and officials of the respective field. Known for his supreme leadership skills and flamboyant personality, he has collaborated with various scientific research industries that have aided in improving the understanding of the domain and the opportunity to propound significant contributions.Sriram has also exhibited an impressive track record in his academic and co-curricular pursuits, having secured top positions throughout his academic career. He has also won numerous awards and accolades for his excellence in co-curricular and extracurricular activities, like being a 2 time consecutive Best Student Award winner, TEDx speaker, 2 provisional asteroid discoveries by validated by NASAand honored by the National Innovation Foundation of India under the central government for providing a DIY-style solution to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the early stages of the pandemic.He has also been featured in the social media magazine ‘Beyond Science’ and interviews by various media channels like Behindwoods. He has been a speaker at various college events and multinational companies in Chennai, motivating people to focus on their goals and helping students to get involved in high-level research activities. Sriram is a person of high values and life skills, with a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to excellence who has always remained driven by his passion for science, constantly seeking to push the boundaries of what is possible in the field of space science.