My fascination with Aeronautics stemmed from a curiosity about how large vehicles such as aircrafts and rockets conquer the sky. I chose to study Aeronautics at Imperial as it represents the pinnacle of engineering at a globally renowned university, where the relentless demand for innovation in aerospace perfectly bridges complex theoretical physics with tangible, world-changing technology.
Throughout my degree, I have been continuously challenged to push the boundaries of what’s possible, delving deep into aerodynamics, propulsion and structural mechanics.
What keeps me driven is the future of the industry. The aerospace sector currently stands at a critical juncture, where engineering must pivot rapidly towards sustainable, greener aviation. I am motivated to be at the forefront of that transition, using my analytical skills to help develop the next generation of aircraft that are not only highly efficient, but also kinder to our environment. To me, Aeronautics is not just about flight, but it’s also about solving the most complex mechanical puzzles and being part of something bigger.
My Final Year Project
For my Final Year Project, I developed a model-driven life cycle assessment (LCA) tool for manufacturing aerospace composite materials such as carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) and glass fibre reinforced plastics (GFRP). This project gave me the opportunity to translate theoretical studies into independent, cutting-edge research, laying the groundwork for specialising into a Master’s degree.
The primary objective of my project was to streamline the modelling and conducting industry-standard LCAs through a tool that acts as not just as a calculator, but also as an analytical reasoning engine, unlike existing traditional LCA software. Moreover, standard LCA tools rely on fixed, static database, whilst the LCA tool I developed incorporates live intelligence, thus enabling dynamic web retrieval and real-time calculations.
The development process was intellectually demanding, requiring extensive data analysis, troubleshooting. Ultimately, this project sharpened my technical expertise in agentic AI development and taught me how to drive large-scale, open-ended engineering projects from concept to delivery, while tackling the level of complex, real-world challenges that the aerospace industry faces today.
Life outside academics: Charity Fashion Show
While my academic life at Imperial is deeply rooted in rigorous engineering practices, I’ve been actively involved in student-run events, both on stage and behind the scenes. I performed as a model, dancer and choreographer in Imperial College Indian Society’s East Meets West show, choreographing a fashion act that fused traditional Indian dance and culture with contemporary Western styles. Coordinating group formations, timings, and transitions taught me how to translate creative vision into polished live performance, while stepping onto the runway with confidence and build stage presence.
I also served as the Vice President and Head of Photography/Videography for the annual Imperial College Charity Fashion Show, one of Imperial’s largest student-run events. I managed the venue coordination, scheduling, building partnerships and organising fundraising events, while leading the team to deliver the show’s visual output, from branding and promotional content.
Together, these experiences have taught me how to lead across both creative and operational domains, manage time and responsibilities under pressure and stay adaptable – skills that complement the analytical rigour of my core engineering background. Just as importantly, they gave me the opportunity to socialise and connect with people from a wide range of disciplines, building friendships and long-lasting memories.