M.Sc. Researchers

Tianyang Hu

M.Sc. student

Research: “I am an AE master student working at the LGST lab.  My research focuses on developing simulations for the 3-D magnetic field of Halbach arrays and studying their sensitivity as a function of key physical parameters. I have background in Electromagnetism and Control theory, and I am looking forward to acquiring new knowledge on aerospace engineering. I’m excited about any innovative technology!”

Reyouf Alotaibi

Post-Proposal M.Sc. student

Research: “My work interests lie in thermal control management, which involves studying and designing thermal control systems for heat transfer and developing technologies for heat dissipation. My focus is on efficiently managing power, transferring heat, and dissipating it to ensure the mission’s functionality, safety, and longevity.”

Shay Vitale

Pre-ProposalM.Sc. student

Research: “I am working to develop mathematical models that compare the impact of different forces, including magnetic and dielectrophoretic, on propellant behavior. The results of this project will inform propellant management device selection for tanks of different sizes and contribute to the development of more efficient propulsion systems for future space missions.”

Evan Sánchez

Pre-Proposal M.Sc. student

Research: “I am an AE graduate student and my work focuses on thermal management via a magnetohydrodynamic pump for hypersonic reentry vehicles. I previously worked on fluid damping analysis with the LGST Lab where we designed a mechanical system to test and analyze different tank geometries’ natural frequencies and damping coefficients. I am excited to continue working with all the incredible people in the lab!“

Filippo di Benedetto

Pre-Proposal M.Sc. student

Research: “I am an AE graduate student, and my primary work will focus on creating magnetic field mapping devices to support the lab’s ongoing ferrofluidic ionic liquid mirror project, continuing some of my previous work while in undergrad. In addition, I am extremely enthusiastic to be joining the LGST lab to work on near-future space technologies and collaborate with the rest of the LGST team!“

Luca Silveri

Pre-Proposal M.Sc. student

Research: “I am a dual degree student in Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech and Astronautical and Space Engineering at Sapienza. During my bachelor’s, I was team leader of the Sapienza Space Team and conducted a CFD study on the base drag generation of a launcher. My interests lie mainly in fluid dynamics and space systems design. At LGST my research will focus on sloshing, from a theoretical modelling and computational point of view. I strongly believe in teamwork and interdisciplinarity, as approaching a problem from different angles is one of the keys to successful scientific research. In my free time, I enjoy playing the guitar, hiking, and playing chess.“

Awards: La Sapienza-Georgia Tech Exchange Program