Ata Esfahani

Ata Esfahani, PhD, is a Flight Test Engineer (Technical Specialist II) at Gulfstream Aerospace, specializing in aerodynamics and performance as part of the Flight Test team since July 2023. Previously, Ata served as a Senior Air Breathing Propulsion Engineer at Virgin Galactic, contributing to air breathing engine integration and operational test support for propulsion systems from September 2022 to July 2023. Educational background includes a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from The Ohio State University and ongoing Master's studies in Flight Test Engineering at the National Test Pilot School. Experience spans multiple research and engineering roles in various organizations, focusing on aerospace innovations, aerodynamics, heat transfer, and propulsion systems.