Pratik Bhandari

Program Area Manager, Regional Deterrence Capabilities at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Pratik Bhandari is a Program Manager at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, overseeing support for Sentinel ground-based strategic deterrent initiatives with a focus on advanced capabilities. Bhandari has held various roles within the laboratory, including Assistant Program Manager for Future Strategic Concepts, Threat Mitigation Section Supervisor, and Project Manager for Physics Based Threat Assessments. Prior experience includes positions as an Aerospace Engineer at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, where responsibilities included structural analysis for key aircraft like the P-8A Poseidon, and roles at Integrated Systems Solutions, the University of Maryland as a Graduate Research Assistant, and the United States Air Force, with research focused on temperature-sensitive paint calibration. Bhandari holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, along with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Maryland.

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The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

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We solve complex research, engineering, and analytical problems that present critical challenges to our nation. APL—the nation’s largest university affiliated research center—provides U.S. government agencies with deep expertise in specialized fields to support national priorities and technology development programs. We also serve as independent trusted technical agents to the government, providing continuity for highly complex, multigenerational technology development systems.


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