Education
PhD in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
Subjects
Experimental Aerodynamics, Computational Aerodynamics, Fluid–Structure Interactions, Low-Reynolds-Number Flows, Rotorcraft and UAV Design
Achievements
PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign with a perfect GPA; MEng in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and BS in Aerospace Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology with high distinction; MIT Professional Certification in Applied Data Science (2024); recipient of the Dean’s Choice Award and the Inter-Professional Project Track Award for the All-Sky Camera project; Graduate College Mentoring Certificate from UIUC; multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations at AIAA SciTech and Aviation Forums, including an accepted Journal of Aircraft paper on low-Reynolds-number airfoil design
About
Yogi is an aerospace engineer and researcher with a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, specializing in experimental and computational aerodynamics. His research focuses on laminar separation bubble dynamics, low-Reynolds-number airfoil optimization, and fluid–structure interactions for next-generation rotorcraft and UAV applications, with work published in the Journal of Aircraft and presented at major AIAA forums. Alongside his research, he has extensive experience mentoring undergraduate students through academic tutoring, supervised research projects, and team leadership roles, including guiding students in aerodynamics, control systems, numerical simulation, and experimental methods. He is deeply committed to STEM mentorship, academic excellence, and the development of impactful, application-driven aerospace research.
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