Jasleen K
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at Texas A&M University - College Station
Expertise
Programming: MATLAB | Python | C++ | Visual Studio | Machine Learning: Neural Networks • Software & Tools: Blender | SolidWorks | Catia | Unreal Engine (UE 5) | 3ds Max | Unity 3D | LabVIEW | OpenSim • Data Analysis Tools: SPSS | SQL | Power BI • Research Interests: Astronaut Training | Human Performance Optimization | Human/System Interaction | Extended Reality (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality) | Space Mission Design | Analysis and Optimization | Risk Management | Systems Engineering | Space Structural Health Monitoring | Spacesuit Design and Operations | Human-Centered Spacecraft and Habitat Design | Human Factors | Mission Management | Requirements Verification and Validation | Robotics | Biomedical | Astrophysics | Space Debris | Material science
Bio
1) I am an Aerospace Engineering Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University with dual master’s degrees in Space Architecture (University of Houston) and Aeronautics (Embry-Riddle). My journey is driven by a lifelong passion to advance human spaceflight and contribute meaningfully to the future of off-world living. Professionally, I have worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Texas A&M's under the mentorship of former NASA astronaut Dr. Gregory Chamitoff, where I lead the development of mixed-reality astronaut training frameworks that integrate real-time physics, sensory feedback, and behavioral analytics. My prior research at the University of Houston included lunar rover and habitat design, predictive structural health monitoring using AI, and spacecraft architecture for interstellar missions. My core expertise lies in astronaut training using mixed-reality (VR/AR/XR) environments, human-system integration (HSI), structural health monitoring in space habitats, and systems-level space mission design. I previously served as a Safety Risk Manager at Mountain Air Cargo, managing FOQA data, SMS implementation, and emergency response systems. 2) I hold a recreational SCUBA diving license and have completed high altitude survival hiking, including a summit ascent of Mount Olympus in Greece (2917 meters).Project ideas
Smart Thermal Insulation: Evaluating the Performance of Bio-Based Aerogels for Passive Building Cooling
Project Description: This project investigates the potential of biodegradable aerogels (e.g., made from cellulose, starch, or algae) as environmentally friendly thermal insulators for buildings. The student will research how aerogels function, focusing on their thermal conductivity, mechanical stability, and moisture resistance. The student will: 1. Conduct a comparative literature review of conventional vs. bio-based aerogels. 2. Build a small-scale experimental setup (e.g., two insulated boxes, one with bio-aerogel insulation and one with conventional foam) to measure heat retention or cooling efficiency over time. 3. Use temperature sensors (e.g., Arduino-based) to log data and evaluate which material performs better under sun exposure or heat-lamp simulation. Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the science behind thermal insulation and heat transfer. 2. Explore sustainable materials and their real-world application in green architecture. 3. Gain hands-on experience with experimental design, data collection, and sensor programming. 4. Learn basic data analysis and interpretation in Excel or Python. Deliverables: A research paper comparing material performance and on the sustainability, cost, and feasibility of implementing bio-based aerogels in real buildings.