AIAA Board 2023-2024

Chair

Kruti Bhingradiya('24)

Kruti is a senior aerospace engineering student pursuing space track with a minor in robotics and autonomous systems. She is also an undergraduate researcher with Dr Paley's Collective Dynamics and Controls Laboratory where she works on hydrodynamic modelling and controls of underwater robots. She is also active member and student-govt president of UMD Nearspace Balloon Payload Program where she works on payloads to enable communications and floating through nearspace. Besides school, she enjoys tinkering and building fun payloads, outreach activities, hiking etc.

Vice Chair

Marissa Potts('26)

Marissa is currently a sophomore aerospace engineering student. On campus she is also involved in Women in Engineering and Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics. Some of her other interests include hanging out with friends, reading books, dance, and marching band.

Treasurer

Akemi Takeuchi('26)

Akemi is a sophomore aerospace engineering major interested in the space track and minoring in planetary science and robotics. She is involved in research with the UMD Nearspace Balloon Payload Program as well as NASA's Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project. Outside of school, she enjoys skiing and listening to music.

Secretary

Jack Bishop('26)

Jack is a sophomore aerospace engineering major with a minor in robotics and autonomous systems. He works with Dr. Bowden's Balloon Payload Program developing payloads for near space applications. He enjoys spending time with friends and trying new foods.

Liaisons

Class Liaison: Class of 2024: Adin Goldberg
Class Liaison: Class of 2024: Joynob Kaoshor
Class Liaison: Class of 2025: Chaitanya Garg
Class Liaison: Class of 2025: Aidan Pulliam
Class Liaison: Class of 2026: Kassandra Perez-Rivera
Class Liaison: Class of 2026: Dheeraj Batchu
Class Liaison: Class of 2027: TBD
Class Liaison: Class of 2027: TBD
Class Liaison: Graduate: Christopher Kingsley
Class Liaison: Graduate: TBD
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Alison Flatau