Pratik Avinash Kedari

Pratik Avinash Kedari is a 3D Printing Microgravity Engineer at Yuri since October 2022, where responsibilities include the design and development of ScienceShells for microfluidic experiments and managing technical documentation for ESA reviews. As a Master Thesis Student, Pratik worked on optimizing 3D printing for miniaturized aerospace biotech microfluidic systems, addressing leakage issues and improving manufacturing analysis. During an internship, Pratik contributed to Yuri's recognition in the TCT Awards by developing modular product designs and utilizing 3D printing for prototyping and lab testing. Previous experience includes an Engineering Trainee position at Indo Metaforge Pvt. Ltd., where an analysis of the production cycle and hands-on CAD work were performed. Pratik holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Product Creation from the University of Luxembourg and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.