Gautham Viswaroopan

Gautham Viswaroopan is a dedicated aerospace engineering professional currently serving as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles, focusing on Non-Destructive Evaluation and Structural Health Monitoring in launch vehicles. Gautham's extensive experience includes roles as a Member Tech Staff at The Aerospace Corporation, where advanced machine learning techniques were applied to damage detection in composites. Additionally, Gautham has held various teaching positions at UCLA and the University of Colorado Boulder, contributing to courses in materials and finite element methods. Gautham's research and engineering background are further complemented by participation in the Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Program and the National Security Innovation Network, where practical skills were honed in real-world aerospace applications. Gautham holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA, a Master's degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Astrophysics and Planetary Sciences.