Mukti Patel

Mukti Patel, Ph.D., currently serves as a Materials and Process Engineer at Joby Aviation, a position held since November 2023. Previously, Mukti worked at Tesla from October 2021 to October 2023 as an Associate Materials Engineer and Interim Lab Manager, focusing on developing innovative testing procedures and validating design changes. At the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems from August 2014 to December 2021, Mukti designed mechanical tests and implemented ASTM standards. Additional roles include Graduate Teaching Assistant at Mississippi State University, where teaching and student guidance were central responsibilities, and a Co-op Engineer at South Mississippi Electric, which involved data recording and training. Mukti holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from Mississippi State University.