Meet the Minds Behind the Mission
The driving force of SRMSAT: a dedicated team of students and the experienced faculty who guide them.
Faculty Advisors
The guiding force providing invaluable expertise, mentorship, and support to the student team.
Muthuswamy Loganathan
Professor of Practice
Served with ISRO from 1973 until retirement in 2009, contributing to major projects like INSAT and IRS series missions. After retirement, he successfully guided the original SRMSAT-1 student satellite project, which is still functioning in orbit.
Dr. Joselin Retna Kumar G
Professor & Head, EIE Dept.
A distinguished Professor with 18 years of experience, his expertise spans Industrial IoT, Digital Twin, and Wireless Sensor Networks. He is a prolific researcher with numerous publications and patents, contributing significantly to advancements in smart sensor development.
The Student Team
A multidisciplinary group of passionate innovators, engineers, and future leaders in space technology.
Bhumi Penkar
Mechanical and Designing
Aerospace Engineering | 2nd Year
Future space architect in the making-turning big dreams into lightweight structures for the stars. Can be found crafting the satellite's backbone-designing, analyzing, and making sure every gram counts for orbit, as a part of mechanical structures in domain subsystem.
Domain: Mechanical Structures
Subdomain: Structures and Designing
Varun Jalamanchili
Onboard Computer Systems
Aerospace Engineering | 2nd Year
At 1:33, Interstellar spoke of dimensions beyond- here at SRMSAT, explore them through code. Specializing in On-Board Computers subsystem with Avionics domain, and aerodynamics, the engineer precision into every bit and bolt.
Domain: Avionics
Subdomain: OBC
Deenathayalan A
Avionics & Control Systems
BTech Electronics and Communication Engg | 2nd Year
I'm just a regular tech guy building robots and space gear-doing my bit to make things fly, one small test at a time, as a part of the Avionics subsystem and Control systems domain!
Domain: Avionics
Subdomain: ADCS
Nayan Raj
Onboard Computer Systems
BTech, Computer Science Engg (Core) | 3rd Year
I work in the OBC domain, mostly wrangling computers no matter how big or small, enjoy making them tick. I love building with ROS and writing software that gives systems a mind of their own. Outside of tech, I'm into music, sketching, and finding ways to bring inanimate objects to life - by any means possible.
Domain: Avionics
Subdomain: OBC
Chinmayee Bhattacharjee
Research and Media/Corporate
BTech Biotechnology (w.s.Computational Biology) | 2nd Year
A biotech student driven by a passion for biology, space, and literature. I manage public communications, relations, and research for the team, combining scientific insight with creative storytelling to bridge the gap between research and outreach.
Domain: Corporate/Media
Subdomain: Research & Outreach
Abhishek Samanna
Communications Lead
BTech, Electronics and Comm. Engg (w.s. Data Science) | 3rd Year
I'm the go-to techie in the team, working on patch antennas and duplex links to shape the future of satellite communication. I bring laid-back logic - building wireless bridges with a cool head and a passion for clean, reliable design.
Domain: Avionics
Subdomain: TTC (Communication)
JOSEWIN.F
Mechanical Structures & Analysis
BTech, Mechanical Engg (w.s.Automation & Robotics) | 3rd Year
Hi, I'm a mech engg student with a passion for machines, mechanisms, and the mysteries of space. My academic journey revolves around analyzing, and optimizing components for satellite and aerospace platforms. I'm on the lookout for ways to blend classic mechanical engineering with cutting-edge space tech.
Domain: Mechanical Structures
Subdomain: Analysis
Hari Kumar Kollapan
Mechanical Structures
BTech, Mechanical Engineering | 3rd Year
I work on the design and analysis of components to ensure they perform reliably under harsh conditions. I'm deeply interested in aerospace tech, advanced materials, and simulation tools that enhance efficiency. I'm a dedicated team player who enjoys tackling complex engineering challenges.
Domain: Mechanical Structures
Subdomain: Design & Analysis
MITHUL R
Thermals
BTech, Mechanical Engineering | 3rd Year
I'm a mechanical engineer with a passion for thermal systems and space exploration. My role involves analyzing and managing the satellite's thermal environment to ensure all components operate within their required temperature ranges. I enjoy the challenge of designing solutions for the extreme conditions of space.
Domain: Mechanical
Subdomain: Thermals
Piyush Pandey
TTC Subsystems
Aerospace Engineering | 2nd Year
Aspiring Space Architect, building the future of space systems one structure at a time. Specializing in mechanical subsystems, I focus on designing, analyzing, and refining the structural core of satellites — where strength meets precision and every gram counts. With roots in the TTC domain, I bridge the gap between engineering complexity and orbital performance, turning bold ideas into flight-ready realities.
Domain: Avionics
Subdomain: TTC
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