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Blacksburg, VA, US

Collaborated with 11 aerospace engineering students to design "Project STEGO-STAR," a satellite mission for asteroid deflection and In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), aimed at enhancing planetary defense.Focused on developing the mission overview, and in-depth research and analysis to select the most efficient and feasible method ofreglementith.

Collaborated in a comprehensive study with 11 aerospace engineering students to develop solutions for orbital debris in Earth's orbit, focusing on both LEO and GEO regions.Conducted in-depth research on various mitigation strategies, including expanding foam, Whipple Shield, tether momentum transfer, and directed energy satellites.Co-authored an extensive.

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Conducted tests in the Virginia Tech Stability Wind Tunnel to calibrate and gain experience with wind tunnel experimental techniques and setups.Collected data from a boundary layer rake pressure sensor across seven different flow velocities to calculate and compare velocity profiles and boundary layer properties based on power law approximations.Conducted.

Conducted a series of experiments in a closed-circuit water tunnel utilizing an LED light source and a high-speed camera to capture particle shadows and minimize potential health risks associated with high-power lasers to evaluate flow behavior in the wake of a cylinder.Analyzed particle displacement between successive images using advanced image.

Collaborated in the system integration process, leveraging off-the-shelf solutions to expedite development timelines and reduce costs. Focused transmission of imagery data from the CubeSat camera to the ground station, enhancing data transfer efficiency.Conducted thorough verification of power specifications and collaborated with team members to establish.

Bachelor'S Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Associate'S Degree, Engineering, Cum Laude

High School Diploma