Vinay Ravindra

Branch: Bisopheric Science Branch (SGE)

Email: vinay.ravindra@nasa.gov

Education

Ph.D., 2017, Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, University of Tokyo, Japan

M.S., 2012, Space Technology, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden

M.S., 2012, Space Science and Technology, University of Wuerzburg, Germany

B.E., 2010, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, India

Experience

2018- present: Research Scientist, Earth Science Division, NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA, USA.

2017- 2018: Spacecraft Development Engineer, Axelspace Corporation, Tokyo, Japan.

2016 – 2017: Project Research Associate, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Sagamihara, Japan.

2012 – 2014: Small Satellite Developer, Axelspace Corporation, Tokyo, Japan.

2011: Intern, EADS Astrium (Airbus Defence and Space), Munich, Germany.

2011: Research Assistant, IRF Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Kiruna, Sweden.  

Research Interests

Vinay Ravindra studies space mission design and operations and takes a keen interest in next-generation sensing systems that integrate elements from space, air, ground and water domains. His research aims to advance the design and operations of complex and high-cost missions through enhanced simulation realism (higher fidelity astrodynamics and observatory models), and novel sensing methods which incorporate AI in the workflow.

Memberships

IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Senior member

AIAA – American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics Senior member

AGU – American Geophysical Union Member

Peer Reviewing

IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems

IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation

IEEE Journal on Miniaturization for Air and Space Systems

IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)