I am an mechanial engineer specializing in advanced composite materials for space systems. Over the past decade, my work has spanned CFRP damage evaluation, multifunctional composite design, cryogenic tank development, and scalable manufacturing for flight hardware.

My path began with research on damage initiation in CFRP during my master’s studies, followed by a PhD at the University of Tokyo focused on multifunctional composites for EMI shielding, in-situ strain sensing, and lightning-strike protection. I later completed a postdoctoral project optimizing PANI-based lightning-strike protection coatings and insulation strategies for CFRP aircraft, improving grounding response and post-strike repairability.

At SPACE WALKER, Inc., I led the development of linerless, LOX-compatible cryogenic composite tanks. My responsibilities covered material formulation, process design, tooling development, and sub-scale validation under major government-funded programs. This role strengthened my expertise in system integration, certification pathway planning, and industrial-scale composite processing through collaboration with DLR, Fraunhofer IPT, and Coriolis Composites on AFP and LATW technologies.

Since February 2026, I have been working at ElevationSpace as a Senior Engineer focused on Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for reentry vehicles. I am currently involved in developing ablator materials and TPS architectures for next-generation sample return capsules, translating advanced material design into reliable Earth-return performance.

Across every stage of my career, my focus remains consistent: transforming material innovation into robust, flight-ready technologies.