CV

Personal Profile

A Queen Mary University of London undergraduate student pursuing an MEng in Aerospace Engineering. Dedicated to spacecraft and debris modelling, with a strong foundation in spacecraft dynamics, mission planning, and design. Academic coursework and projects have equipped me with proficiency in orbital mechanics, dynamics modelling of spacecraft systems, and risk analysis. Proven professional adaptability and communication skills from experience in the civil sector, adhering to guidelines on large-scale, high-pressure projects. My upcoming MEng project is titled ‘Design and Implementation of a Digital Twin for a CubeSat’. Actively seeking graduate opportunities, focusing on engineering or research roles in satellite operations, dynamics, and modelling.

Skills

• Engineering Software: Creo, SolidWorks, Abaqus, STAR-CCM+, FreeFlyer, ESA Master, ESA Drama, GitHub, Python, MATLAB
• Technical Skills: Orbital Mechanics, Dynamics, Risk Assessment, Mission Planning, Documentation, Technical Writing, LaTeX
• Soft Skills: Leadership, Time Management, Teamwork, Presentation, Communication

Education

MEng in Aerospace Engineering | Queen Mary University of London | Sept 2021 - Current

• Maintaining a 77.6% academic average
• Awarded the Drapers’ Company Prize and the Engineering and Materials Science Prize for the 2023/24 academic year
• Completed modules in flight dynamics and stability, control systems, spacecraft dynamics, numerical methods, and spacecraft systems engineering
• Led a year-long project on Orbital Decay and Rendezvous of an On-orbit Satellite Refuelling System
• Contributed to and reviewed textbooks for QMUL modules on Computational Spacecraft and Symbolic Dynamics

Space Debris Training Course | European Space Agency Academy | ESEC Galaxia, Belgium | Sept 2024

• Completed in-depth training on space debris challenges, including risk assessment and active debris removal technologies
• Gained practical experience with ESA’s Master and Drama software for satellite modelling and risk analysis
• Collaborated on a mission planning project for the disposal of a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite

A Levels | Kingsbury Green Academy Sixth Form | Calne, UK | September 2019 - September 2021

• Maths (B), Physics (B), and Sociology (A*)
• Completed TU Delft ‘Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials’ online course
• Volunteered for the ‘superWASP variable stars project’

Work Experience

Trainee Civil Engineer | BAM UK and Ireland | AWE Burghfield, UK | May 2023 - July 2023

• Conducted surveys, completed setting out, and ensured quality standards across project areas
• Developed action plans, programmes, and risk assessments for project components
• Gained experience with CAD packages like Autodesk Civil 3D
• Performed marking out and pre/post-surveying using industry-standard equipment
• Skills developed: CAD, Concrete Testing, Surveying, Documentation, Teamwork, Time Management

Caddie | Swingers Crazy Golf | London, UK | September 2022 - December 2022

• Engaged in customer-focused roles, ensuring exceptional guest experiences
• Developed skills in independent problem-solving in a fast-paced environment
• Enhanced communication and public speaking abilities
• Skills developed: Problem-solving, Communication, Time management, Teamwork

Online Work Experience | Halliday Fraser Monro | Remote | Summer 2020

• Gained CAD experience using SketchUp to create 3D structures
• Worked to design briefs and schedules, demonstrating project management skills
• Engaged in creative problem-solving to fulfil design briefs
• Skills developed: CAD (SketchUp), Project Management, Creative Problem Solving, Remote Work

Projects

Computational Spacecraft and Symbolic Dynamics Textbook Documentation

Queen Mary University of London | London, UK | Jun 2024 - Current

• Collaborating with Dr. Angadh Nanjangud on textbooks for Computational Spacecraft and Symbolic Dynamics modules
• Contributing as both writer and reviewer, ensuring accuracy and clarity in technical explanations
• Assisting in the development of a textbook on variable mass systems
• Skills: Symbolic Dynamics, Spacecraft Dynamics, VMS Dynamics, Python, Jupyter Books, Git, Github, Markdown

Mission Planning for LEO Satellite Disposal

ESA Space Debris Training Course | ESEC Galaxia, Belgium | Sep 2024

• Designed a mission plan for the Sentinel 2c satellite disposal, adhering to ESA’s space debris mitigation guidelines
• Utilized ESA Drama for satellite modelling, lifetime estimation, and risk assessment
• Presented mission proposal to the head of the ESA space debris office
• Skills: ESA Drama, ESA Master, Mission Planning, Risk Assessment, Technical Documentation

On-orbit Satellite Refuelling System

Queen Mary University of London | London, UK | Sep 2023 - July 2024

• Developed an on-orbit refuelling system as part of a third-year project
• Created Python scripts to simulate orbital decay and lifetime estimates
• Designed and simulated orbit maintenance and rendezvous manoeuvres
• Skills: Orbital Mechanics, Python with SciPy, FreeFlyer, Overleaf, LaTeX

Computational Fluid Dynamics Project

Queen Mary University of London | London, UK | Nov 2023

• Analyzed inviscid flow over a compressor stator blade using STAR-CCM+
• Evaluated mesh refinement and accuracy order effects
• Optimized solutions using local mesh refinement
• Skills: CFD, Mesh Refinement, STAR-CCM+, Data Analysis, Problem Solving

Interests

• Cooking: Passionate about trying new recipes and cuisines in my spare time
• Hiking and Camping: Regular outdoor enthusiast, exploring nature through hiking and camping
• Motor sports: Avid Formula One follower, engaging in discussions about technical aspects of racing