JERRY VARGHESE
AERO/ASTRO ENGINEERING STUDENT
RESEARCHER
DEVELOPER

PROJECT POLARIS
ADMINISTRATOR
- One of 10 admins leading a research
program with 100+ members across 5
continents
- Responsible for team output, planning, high-
level objectives, and strategy
- Implemented/coded organizational GitHub
and Python/PLM interface guides and
examples
- Led the creation of a unified vehicle state-
space mathematical model
- Four abstracts selected to be presented at
the 2022 International Astronautical
Congress
AUG 2021 - PRESENT
TU BRAUNSCHWEIG IRAS
STUDENT ASSISTANT (HiWi)
- Implementing a ROS-based simulation
environment to simulate a three degree of
freedom zero gravity environment with the
ELISSA air bearing table
- Creating a robust and programmatic mass
and thrust distribution model to more
accurately simulate free flyer dynamics
- Automating manual ELISSA processes
- Modeling table residual acceleration as a
ROS node
- Path finding algorithm determination and automatic 3D printer bed-leveling
MAY 2022 - PRESENT
TU BRAUNSCHWEIG IFAS
STUDENT ASSISTANT (HiWi)
- Researched the optimization of propeller
efficiency using blade element momentum
theory
- Used MATLAB and a lift/drag polar database
to create a design point design optimization
script, using genetic algorithms and
surrogate optimization interchangeably
- Some design point propellers were >90%
efficient
- Extended design point optimization to a
mission averaged efficiency optimizer
JAN 2022 - MAY 2022
NSF-SHREC
MECHANICAL TEAM
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
- Researched optimizing bang-bang control
for a buoyant rover with low force thrusters
and drag
- Created a three degree of freedom
simulation that receives a target location
and calculates necessary burns
- Created visualization suite for vehicle
dynamics
- This project won first place at the 2021
SHREC-SURG Expo
JUNE 2021 - AUGUST 2021
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
CV
JERRY VARGHESE
Undergraduate 4th year student studying Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering at Purdue University. Interested in dynamics (specifically orbital mechanics), control, design optimization, visualization. Experienced in engineering project leadership. Three congress proceedings published.
Work Experience
May 2022 - August 2022
TU Braunschweig Institute for Space Systems
Student Researcher
January 2022 - August 2022
TU Braunschweig Institute for Flight Propulsion and
Turbomachinery
Student Assistant
June 2021 - August 2021
BoxLunch
Sales Associate
June 2021 - August 2021
Varsity Tutors
MATLAB Tutor
Education
August 2019 - May 2023
BS in Aero/Astro Engineering, Global Engineering Studies
Minor
Purdue University
August 2015 - May 2019
High School Diploma - Salutatorian
Bethel Park High School
July 2018 - August 2018
Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences
Relevant Courses: Orbital Mechanics, Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics, Partial Differential Equations, Controls, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Satellite Design, Thermodynamics
Proficiency
Programming: Python, MATLAB, Arduino, LINUX
CAD: NX, SolidWorks
Audiovisual: Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, DaVinci Resolve
Optimization: Nonlinear Programming, Model Predictive Control, Classical Control, Genetic Algorithms, Surrogate Optimization
Simulation and Visualization: Blender Visualization, Python Astrodynamics (pykep, poliastro, SPICEpy), STK (Level 1 Certified, Level 2 Integration Certified)
Familiarity
Programming: R, C/C++, GitHub
Engineering Software: ANSYS Student (CFD, FEA), GMAT
Hardware: Audio Equipment, ESP32, Arduino Boards, Raspberry Pi
Soft Skills
Public Speaking
English (Native), German (8 month study abroad)
Leadership: Financial (Treasurer of two Residence Hall Clubs), Engineering/Technical (Multiple Engineering Projects)
Intercultural Communication
Scientific Writing