Charul Chadha is a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where research focuses on repairing polymers through 3D printing and analyzing mechanical properties. With experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the computer science department, Charul has taught system programming and parallel processing. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Charul previously held internships and research positions at ATSP Innovations and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, contributing to improvements in thermal, mechanical properties, and optimization of machine learning frameworks. Charul’s background includes an Engineering leadership program at GE and a Bachelor's in Mechanical and Automation Engineering, alongside a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering.