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Aastha Bhatt

Space Systems & Electronics Engineer

Designing mission-critical hardware, optical communication architectures, and end-to-end ground station systems for deep space exploration.

LOC: Illkirch-Graffenstaden, FR
ORBIT: ISU Space Studies
Aastha - Space Engineer
Embedded SATCOM Power Mgmt Optics

02. FLIGHT_LOG

Project Trainee · Atmospheric Science

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), India
  • Synthesized multi-source atmospheric datasets (ECMWF, MOSDAC) via MATLAB.
  • Automated data pipelines for high-volume satellite telemetry.

Research Trainee · Quantum Comms

Aug 2023 - Nov 2023
Space Applications Centre, ISRO, India
  • Architected Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT) electronics using STM32.
  • Developed real-time control firmware stabilizing QKD payload feedback loops.

Intern · Power Electronics

Feb 2023 - May 2023
Aartronix Innovations Pvt. Ltd, India
  • Simulated power factor correction (PFC) topologies in MATLAB/Simulink.

03. PAYLOADS

Designed compact satellite architecture for autonomous environmental monitoring and data processing in orbit using AI.

AISystem Architecture

PAT System for Quantum Links

Designed electronics driver for satellite-based quantum communication, integrating precision converters.

STM32DAC/ADC

3D mapping of Martian lava tubes using rover-drone system with seismic sensing, spectroscopy, and modular electrical power architecture.

📋 Power Subsystem:
Fault-tolerant power distribution (28V main bus, ultra-low-noise LDO for seismic sensors, MPPT solar charging, thermal management 0-50°C)
→ View Power System Docs
3D MappingSpectroscopyPower SystemsSeismic

04. RESEARCH_PAPERS


Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review

Focus: Energy systems, sustainable transportation, fuel cell technology

Key Topics:

  • Hydrogen production methods (Electrolysis, Bio-derived liquids)
  • Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) architecture
  • Comparison with battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
  • Commercial applications & automotive industry prospects

Status: Research paper | Published at V.V.P. Engineering College, India

Power Factor Correction using Boost Converter Circuit

Focus: Power electronics, active power factor correction, boost converters, efficiency improvement

Key Topics:

  • Active and passive power factor correction techniques
  • Boost converter circuit design for PFC
  • MATLAB/Simulink simulation models
  • Total harmonic distortion (THD) reduction
  • Cost-benefit analysis and efficiency improvements

Authors: Aastha Bhatt, Mansi Bhadouria

Status: Research paper | Published at V.V.P. Engineering College, India

Remote Sensing Applications in Planetary Exploration and Environmental Monitoring

Focus: Spectral and spatial analysis of planetary surfaces using satellite and orbital imagery for mapping mineral composition, atmospheric conditions, and environmental changes on Mars, Earth, and other planetary bodies.

Key Topics:Multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, Image classification and segmentation, Mineral mapping and geological surveys, Atmospheric composition analysis, Climate and environmental monitoring, Planetary surface characterization, Time-series analysis for change detection

Authors: Aastha BhattStatus: Review Paper | University of International Space University

This section showcases research papers on sustainable energy, space systems, power electronics, and emerging aerospace technologies. More papers coming soon...

05. SUBSYSTEMS_SKILLS

C/C++ Python MATLAB STM32/Arduino Altium/KiCAD RF Engineering Link Budgeting MBSE (Cameo) STK Fusion 360 (CAD)