Kayhan Space
Shota Takahashi's work experience includes serving as a Sr. Astrodynamics Engineer at Kayhan Space since September 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder from August 2017 to August 2022. Shota also had internships as an Astrodynamics Engineering Intern at Karman+ in February and March 2022, and at Kayhan Space from May to August 2021. Before starting their professional career, they worked as a Research Assistant at JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency from February 2016 to July 2017.
Shota Takahashi attended Keio University from 2013 to 2017, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Shota then pursued further education at the University of Colorado Boulder, starting in 2017. From 2017 to 2019, they obtained a Master of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the same institution. Continuing their academic journey, Shota Takahashi pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in the field of Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering. This program is expected to be completed in 2022. In addition, they obtained a certification for their Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado Boulder in December 2019.