Keerti (Kp) Prakash
About Keerti (Kp) Prakash
Keerti (Kp) Prakash is a Senior Design Engineer at Joby Aviation, specializing in propeller design and analysis. With a background in aerospace and mechanical engineering, Prakash has held various roles in research and design across multiple institutions and companies since 2014.
Work at Joby Aviation
Keerti Prakash has been employed at Joby Aviation as a Senior Design Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on propeller design and analysis, contributing to the development of advanced aircraft systems. Previously, he worked at Joby Aviation as a Structural Test Engineer for seven months in 2021. His experience at Joby Aviation spans over two years, during which he has engaged in various projects related to aircraft design.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Before joining Joby Aviation, Keerti Prakash worked at Kittyhawk as a Composite Design Engineer from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes a position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the UD Center For Composite Materials from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at Penn State University from 2016 to 2020, where he was involved in various research projects in the aerospace field.
Education and Expertise
Keerti Prakash holds a BTech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bhubaneswar, which he began in 2015. He furthered his education at Penn State University, where he achieved both an MS and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, completing his doctoral studies in 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in propeller design and analysis, as well as his focus on solving complex challenges in aircraft design.
Research and Teaching Experience
Keerti Prakash has a diverse background in research and education. He worked as a Research Intern at Penn State University's Vertical Research Centre of Excellence in 2014 for 11 months. Additionally, he served as a Teaching Assistant at Penn State University in 2018 for 11 months. His experience in both research and teaching has contributed to his expertise in aerospace engineering.
International Experience
In 2015, Keerti Prakash gained international experience as a Mechanical Engineer at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) for 11 months. This role allowed him to broaden his engineering skills and gain exposure to different engineering practices in an international setting.