Chandana gayatri Doppalapudi
Melbourne,USA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Assistant
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida
01.2026 - Current
- Organizing academic materials and resources for student use.
- Facilitating effective communication between students and staff members.
- Preparing exams, graded assignments, and providing feedback to students.
Graduate Researcher
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida
09.2025 - Current
- Working on two research projects on aviation human factors and safety considerations in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations and UAS Operations with Dr. Vivek Sharma and Dr. Debora Carstens.
Graduate Research Assistant
ERAU
Daytona Beach, Florida
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Evaluating gaps in industry standards (ASTM, RTCA, IEEE, SAE), FAA rules, and automation requirements for enabling remote-piloted UAM flights.
- Assessing airspace protocols, infrastructure, and critical systems such as vertiports, PSU, and USS networks to determine what needs improvement.
Intern
Brahmastra Aerospace Systems
City, State
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed proficiency in the concepts and uses of aerodynamics.
- Oversaw a study on current re-entry vehicles.
- Using Ansys software, a re-entry spacecraft with space for four people was designed.
- Carried out a thorough investigation of the vehicle's aerodynamic performance.
Intern
QS Techno Solution
City, State
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Gained expertise in MATLAB for operational duties.
- Designed intricate geometric shapes using MATLAB software.
Education
Ph.D - Aviation Sciences
Florida Institute of Technology
Daytona Beach, FL08.2025
Bachelor of technology - aeronautics, Aeronautical Engineering
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
Chennai, India05.2025
Master's - Aviation, Aviation Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2025
Skills
- MATLAB
- Solid Works
- Ansys
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Office
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- Project Coordination
- Research & Data Analysis
- Team Collaboration & Leadership
Projects
1. Robotic luggage handling in airports, Worked on the topic as my GCP.
2. FAA-funded project on UAM flights, Evaluation of the industry standards (ASTM, RTCA, IEEE, SAE), research and development gaps, and FAA regulations necessary to allow for the safe certification of UAM flights with remote pilots.
3. Numerical and Experimental Study on a Supersonic Wind Tunnel, Using Ansys software, a specimen was designed and tested in real-world settings. Tests were carried out in a supersonic wind tunnel once the specimen was manufactured. Analysed and assessed performance similarities by comparing numerical and experimental results.
Timeline
Graduate Student Assistant
Florida Institute of Technology
01.2026 - Current
Graduate Researcher
Florida Institute of Technology
09.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
ERAU
02.2025 - 05.2025
Intern
Brahmastra Aerospace Systems
07.2021 - 08.2021
Intern
QS Techno Solution
06.2020 - 07.2020
Ph.D - Aviation Sciences
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of technology - aeronautics, Aeronautical Engineering
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
Master's - Aviation, Aviation Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University