Michael is an accomplished engineer with a focus and passion for aerospace engineering and robotics. With prior experience in test engineering at SpaceX and design engineering for new vehicle programs at Tesla, Michael brings invaluable industry knowledge and insights to Aster. His expertise in hardware development for space operations and his strategic guidance will be instrumental in overseeing project execution.
Aneesha is an investment banker experienced in handling intricate mergers and acquisitions spanning various industry sub-verticals. She presently holds the position of Associate at Anchor Peabody, having previously accrued over two years of valuable experience at Citigroup. In her capacity as President and CFO at Aster, Aneesha leads the team's fundraising endeavors, exercises financial management oversight, and directs the operational aspects of the organization to ensure the team's enduring commitment to excellence.
Youssef is a mechanical engineer with a focus on fluids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and simulations. He graduated from Northwestern University with a Masters in mechanical engineering & aerospace engineering. He is presently a design engineer with the Ford Performance and R&D teams. His expertise in heat transfer and simulations is instrumental in analyzing the species transport and fluid flow inside the reactor.
Iqra is a systems engineer specializing in DevOps engineering, web design, and marketing, with a foundation in Computer Science and Business Administration. Her technical expertise will be essential to the effective design, optimization, and maintenance of Aster’s website, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. Iqra also plays a key role in strengthening Aster’s brand presence through strategic marketing initiatives and the management of Aster’s LinkedIn and Instagram platforms and expanding Aster’s visibility through targeted outreach efforts and the development of partnerships.
Marcello is a mechanical engineer with a focus on aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and load-bearing elements. He graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelors in mechanical engineering. He is presently a project engineer verifying cooling equipment in data centers with Veolia. His expertise in manufacturing and verification processes is instrumental in improving system fabrication and proving the design concept.
