Ayaan Naha

Aspiring aerospace engineer with a passion for space technology and innovation. Experienced in robotics, coding (Python, Java), and CAD design (Fusion 360). Actively involved in creating video content and writing articles about space exploration. Currently, I am building a prototype lunar rover as a solo project and contributing to the school robotics team. Skilled in project management, leadership, and communication, with a strong foundation in math, chemistry, and engineering.

• Simulating Rockets Using OpenRocket, Solo project focused on designing and simulating rocket performance for space exploration.
• Review Paper on Nuclear Propulsion, Authored a detailed review paper analyzing the potential of nuclear propulsion for space travel.
• Proposal to Meta: Preventing Scams on Platforms, Team manager for a project proposing innovative solutions to reduce scams on Meta's platforms.
• Proposal to Microsoft: Water Cooling Solution for Data Centers, Collaborated with a team to design and propose an efficient water cooling system for data centers.
• Hackathon: Solar Pumped Lasers for Space-Based Solar Power, Team manager for a project proposing solar pumped lasers to beam solar energy from space to Earth.
• Prototype Lunar Cargo Rover, Solo project involving the design and construction of a lunar rover prototype using Raspberry Pi and 3D printing.

• Vex Robotics Team: Active member contributing to team projects and competitions.
• Volleyball: Junior Varsity (JV) Team Member (2024-25) | Frosh/Soph Team Member (2023-24).
• Key Club Division Leadership Team (Executive Assistant Secretary) for CNH district Division 27 South Koi Fish
• Member of Glee Club: Regular performer at school concerts and events
• Produce YouTube videos about space technology and science Write articles about space technology and engineering.
• Volleyball Tutor: Weekly lessons to elementary and middle school students
• Math and English Tutor: Weekly sessions with a homeschooled student with autism

• Certified Completion of NASA Gene Lab for High School Course (2025)

• Published Research Paper in the National High School Journal of Science, titled "A Lunar Rover Design For a Future Crewed Lunar Base"

• Space technology and exploration
• Robotics and engineering projects
• Music production (alternative rap genre)
• Keyboardist for an independent band, named "Overcooked"
• Playing piano and volleyball
• Content creation (YouTube, article writing)