Kaushik Anantha

(410) - 802 – 7020 | kaugau84@yahoo.com

School: Koonce Hall, 1525 Leebrick Drive, Kent, Ohio 44242 | Home: 3237 Sonia Trail, Ellicott City, MD 20143
Education
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Relevant Coursework: Intro to Engineering Design, Intro to Engineering using MATLAB, Analytical Geometry and
Calculus I and II, Physics I and II, Intro to Aerospace Engineering, Statics, Math Methods for Physical Sciences I and II,
Aerodynamics for Engineers (Spring 2018), Dynamics (Spring 2018), Materials and Processes (Spring 2018)

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Experience
Blue Wave Semiconductors, Baltimore, MD
Student Intern September 2015 – January 2017
- Measured and plotted deposition thickness using Raman Spectroscopy and other methods
- Ran depositions on Pulsed Laser Deposition System
- Researched and experimented with Thermal Evaporation System
- Content writer and editor for Blue Wave Semiconductor website
- Managed Blue Wave’s purchase order transactions

Sri Subramanya Charitable Trust, Ayikudi, Tamil Nadu, India 2011-Present

- Interact with mentally and physically disabled, and underprivileged rural children
- Aid staff with writing and editing documents in English

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Projects/Research
Undergraduate Research under Dr. Blake Stringer, Kent State University November 2017 – Present
- Expand and explore drone and space capabilities, and improve current national disaster aid and recovery

NASA Midwest High Power Rocketry Competition September 2017 – Present

– Goal: Control the spin of an I or J-class model rocket and program to rotate in flight
– Data Acquisition Team Leader

NASA OSGC UAS Project September 2017 – Present

– Goal: Design and Build a Vertical Take-off and Landing Drone
– Quality and Assurance Team Leader, Project Liaison

SkyHack: Kent State University October 13th – 15th, 2017

– Designed concept using geostationary satellite to provide disaster relief equipment such as food, water, Wi-Fi,
and Electricity in time of power grid failure
NASA Midwest High Power Rocketry Competition 2016-17 November 2016 – June 2017
- Goal: To develop two single-stage dual deploy rockets using I and J or J and K class rocket engines
- Propulsions Team

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Skills
Languages: English, Hindi, French, Tamil and Marathi
Computers: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, MATLAB
Graphic Design: Autodesk Inventor

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Extracurricular Activities and Officer Positions

- Treasurer, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Kent State University Chapter