Aerospace Engineering

Hema Rupanagudi

***********@*****.*** 510-***-**** Antioch, CA https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemarupanagudi// GENERAL INFO

Second-year Aerospace Engineering student at San Jose State University with a strong foundation in mechanical systems, CAD modeling, and computational analysis. Passionate about applying technical and programming expertise to real-world aerospace and mechanical challenges, with a growing interest in interdisciplinary research areas such as machine learning, aerodynamics, and autonomous systems. EDUCATION

San Jose State University – San Jose, CA

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Sophomore • GPA: 3.8 • Expected May 2027 SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS & COURSEWORK

● Programming: C++, Python, MATLAB

● CAD & Simulation: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion360

● Coursework Highlights:

Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Circuit Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Physics I–III, Calculus I–III EXPERIENCE

Student Researcher, Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program (ASDRP) (May 2022 -- Aug. 2022)

● Conducted aerodynamic research optimizing turbine designs using 3D printing. Collected sensor data, analyzed results with statistical tools, and gained hands-on experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Project Firewatch, San Jose State University (Sep. 2023 -- Present) Freshman and Sophomore Project Lead

● Developed wildfire trajectory prediction software using machine learning; automated data analysis and model validation to improve efficiency and robustness. Intern, iDTech (May 2024 -- Present)

● Developed and executed a detailed curriculum for teaching C++ programming and robotics to students.

● Led interactive workshops, fostering skill development in robotics construction, programming, and problem-solving. Gained practical experience in curriculum development, instructional techniques, and student engagement.

Research Intern, NASA L’SPACE Academy – Mission Concept Academy (Jan 2025 – May 2025)

● Selected for NASA’s competitive virtual program to design a planetary science mission aligned with NASA’s Decadal Survey priorities.

● Co-developed the “Aerobot System on Venus” mission concept to investigate high-radar reflectivity zones

("Venusian snow") at high altitudes across Maxwell Montes, Akna Montes, and Atla Regio.

● Contributed to subsystem analysis for thermal, atmospheric, and environmental hazards, ensuring Aerobot's survivability in Venus’ corrosive, high-temperature cloud layers. Intern, Webacy (Sep. 2024 -- Oct. 2024)

● Performed in-depth competitive analysis on emerging blockchain startups, identifying market trends, positioning, and assessed various blockchain technologies, providing insights into strategic opportunities for Webacy

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