Sandeep Badrinath
About Sandeep Badrinath
Sandeep Badrinath is a Research Scientist with a background in aviation and aeronautics. He has worked at prestigious institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and currently contributes to Cambridge Mobile Telematics.
Current Role at Cambridge Mobile Telematics
Sandeep Badrinath has been employed as a Research Scientist at Cambridge Mobile Telematics since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing research initiatives that enhance telematics solutions. His work contributes to the development of technologies aimed at improving transportation safety and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Sandeep Badrinath holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aviation/Aeronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2015 to 2021. He also earned a Dual Degree (B.Tech (Hons.), M.Tech) in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, from 2010 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in aviation and aerospace disciplines.
Research Contributions in Aviation
During his PhD research, Sandeep Badrinath worked on estimating the environmental impacts of airport operations. He developed models and control algorithms for queuing networks to mitigate traffic congestion at airports. Additionally, he contributed to the design of trajectory-based operations for air traffic management and engaged in research on automatic speech recognition for air traffic control communications.
Internship Experience
Sandeep Badrinath completed two summer internships prior to his doctoral studies. In 2012, he interned at the Regional Centre for Military Airworthiness (Aircraft), DRDO in Bangalore, India, for one month. In 2013, he interned at GE Aviation, also in Bangalore, India, for one month. These experiences provided him with practical insights into the aviation industry.
Graduate Research Assistant at MIT
From 2015 to 2021, Sandeep Badrinath served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In this capacity, he supported various research projects related to aviation and aeronautics, further enhancing his expertise in the field.