Space. Redefined.
Systems · Propulsion · Mission Architecture
Spacecraft systems engineer with expertise in systems engineering, space mission design, guidance, navigation, and control, and propulsion. Past projects include inter-satellite laser communications, in-space SSA, and satellite bus design.
Passionate about space exploration, with previous research in lunar exploration and asteroid sample return.
Classical South Indian music has been part of my life since childhood. The precision, the improvisation, the centuries of tradition — it mirrors the discipline and creativity demanded by aerospace engineering.
Leading Carnatic flautist in Singapore, having performed widely in local festivals, and pioneering the introduction of the double bass flute in Singapore.
Artiste biography
Nestled between sheer limestone cliffs and the still waters of Hallstätter See, this Alpine village feels suspended in time. The church spire, the coloured facades, the grey mountain light — every frame earned.
2023The Dolomites mirror themselves in water so still it reads as sky. Surrounded by larch and stone, Lago di Braies is one of those rare places where the reflection is as real as the mountain above it.
2023Music and machines occupy the same mental space — both demand the perfect synthesis of structure and spontaneity. Every performance is a mission with no room for error.
2023Spacecraft Systems Engineer / Carnatic Musician / Explorer
Specialized in spacecraft mission design and analysis, propulsion and GNC sizing, and constellation design for Earth observation and communications spacecraft. Developed a software tool that reduces mission analysis duration by >75% and has since been implemented company-wide. Was the organization's youngest project leader, with concurrent roles as systems engineer, GNC lead, and payload manager across multiple missions. Projects included laser inter-satellite communications, formation flying, VLEO remote sensing, and space situational awareness.
I devised an introductory spacecraft engineering course and handbook for all new employees, and served as systems engineering consultant to Nanyang Technological University's microsatellite program (2021-2025).
Completed final-year university project at satellite propulsion company, culminating in the design of a highly efficient fuel injector for a throttleable green satellite propulsion system. Scope covered the 3D modeling of the injector, analysis of mixing efficiency, and an evaluation of optimal fuel-oxidizer combinations.
Designed an asteroid exploration mission for surface mapping, deployment of mining robots, and asteroid sample collection. Internship work has been used to develop space robotics in collaboration with ispace Inc. and Tohoku University (Japan).
Trained in engineering from an early age, finding the bridge between analytical rigour and creative problem-solving. Grew up in India where science and music occupied the same mental space — both demanding precision, both rewarding intuition.
Classical South Indian music since childhood — the precision, the improvisation, the centuries of tradition mirror the discipline demanded by aerospace engineering. Landscape photography and exploration of remote terrain complete the same curiosity: documenting the world at its most essential.