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Naveen Vetcha

Naveen Vetcha

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Team Lead, Aerosciences

  • Education

    • University of California, Los Angeles

      2008 - 2009
      MS Mechanical Engineering

    • University of California, Los Angeles

      2008 - 2012
      PhD Mechanical Engineering

    • Osmania University

      2001 - 2005
      B.E Mechanical Engineering

    • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

      2005 - 2007
      MTech Fluids & Thermal Sci.

  • Experience

    • Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

      Aug 2005 - Nov 2007

      Responsible for developing an advanced electromagnetics solver for a C based general purpose CFD solver and guiding graduate students in developing several other modules for the same solver. Responsible for developing a basic electromagnetics solver for a general purpose CFD solver being developed for academic and industrial research. Learned the basic structure of the solver and understood different algorithms and numerical schemes that are implemented in the solver. Developed and validated a basic EM solver.

      • Research Associate| CFD code developer

        Jul 2007 - Nov 2007

      • Research Assistant| CFD code developer

        Aug 2005 - Jun 2007

    • UCLA

      Apr 2011 - Feb 2013

      -Develop in house numerical codes to understand the flow behavior and heat transfer in buoyant flows subjected to very strong electromagnetic forces-Perform analytical and numerical study of heat transfer in buoyant flows as applied to nuclear fusion reactors-Work with a group of twelve in developing efficient heat removal designs for fusion reactors-Analyze designs using commercial CFD solvers-Collaborate with researchers in Industry and foreign institutes on design development-Work with the group in writing research proposals and reports-Authored four journal articles and published six conference articles Show less

      • Research Assistant

        Jan 2008 - Feb 2013

      • Teaching Assistant

        Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

    • ESI Group

      Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
      Application Engineer

      - Provided support to customers in modeling multiphysics phenomena using CFD-ACE+- QA and documentation for CFD-ACE+ suite

    • University of Alabama in Huntsville

      Jan 2014 - May 2024
      Lecturer

      Courses taught:MAE 343: Compressible AerodynamicsMAE 488: Analysis of Engineering SystemsCHE 494/594: Applied Materials EngineeringMAE 111/211: Introduction to Computational Tools ENG 101: Intro computing Engineers

    • ManTech (NeXolve)

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2016
      Staff Engineer

      Experimental and numerical analysis for the Shape testing of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Sunshields.

    • Engineering, Research and Consulting (ERC)

      Sept 2016 - Aug 2019
      Liquid Propulsion Analyst

      Member of the Engine Systems group supporting Jacobs contract at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.

    • Jacobs

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2024

      Supporting the Team to achieve the goal of mission success through delivery of superior engineering & science solutions to NASA MSFC. Member of the Jacobs Space Exploration Group's (JSEG) Science and Technology team supporting NASA's Centennial Challenges program at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center.

      • Team Lead, Technology Development Team

        Jan 2023 - Sept 2024

      • Centennial Challenge Manager

        Sept 2019 - Sept 2024

    • Amentum

      Oct 2024 - now
      Team Lead, Aerosciences Team

      Supporting the Team to achieve the goal of mission success through delivery of superior engineering & science solutions to NASA MSFC.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
      Jan 2021

    • Project Management

      The University of Alabama in Huntsville
      Jun 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      Jacobs Space Exploration Group Apogee Award Jacobs Space Exploration Group Feb 2023 Highest award given to a Jacobs Space Exploration Group employee. Outstanding specific accomplishment recognized as significantly exceeding normal performance standards and exhibition of exemplary ethical and professional practices consistent with the JSEG philosophy. Additional criteria considered in the selection are efforts in support of professional societies, publication of reviewed papers, and service to the community.
    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      Behind the Scenes Award NASA MSFC Propulsion Department Aug 2018 For outstanding behind the scenes support of the Space Launch System RS-25 steady state data analysis improvement process.
    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      International Institute of Space Commerce 35 under 35 - class of 2018 International Institute of Space Commerce Jul 2018 We are living in a world of ever-increasing change where exponential technology is driving both a new digital renaissance and sweeping disruption in traditional space markets in turn leading to new opportunities. We are closer now than ever before in exploiting space resources, exploring new worlds and colonizing our solar system. To continue this pursuit we must rely on a new-generation of Space professionals to lead the way. The IISC is proud to recognize and award the brightest young… Show more We are living in a world of ever-increasing change where exponential technology is driving both a new digital renaissance and sweeping disruption in traditional space markets in turn leading to new opportunities. We are closer now than ever before in exploiting space resources, exploring new worlds and colonizing our solar system. To continue this pursuit we must rely on a new-generation of Space professionals to lead the way. The IISC is proud to recognize and award the brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators, authors, artist, technicians, engineers, researchers, and overall game changers in the Space industry as part of its 35 Under 35 annual award. Show less
    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      Jacobs ESSSA Group Volunteer of The Year Award - 2017 Jacobs ESSSA Group Nov 2017 The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes outstanding specific contributions by an individual or team to the community. Such contributions are made on personal time to serve others and to enhance the goodwill stature of the ESSSA Group.
    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      ASMDA Technical Achievement Award - Team category Air, Space, and Missile Defense Association Jan 2017 This award recognizes exceptional technical achievement accomplished by an individual or a team working directly on space and missile defense activities being executed by the following organizations: Missile Defense Agency; the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command; U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command; Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center; PEO for Missiles and Space; Marshall Space Flight Center; and, Missile and Space… Show more This award recognizes exceptional technical achievement accomplished by an individual or a team working directly on space and missile defense activities being executed by the following organizations: Missile Defense Agency; the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command; U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command; Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center; PEO for Missiles and Space; Marshall Space Flight Center; and, Missile and Space Intelligence Center. Show less
    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      James Webb Space Telescope Significant Achievement Award NASA JWST Sep 2016
    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      Ed Pruett Young Professional of the Year Award American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Greater Huntsville Section) May 2016
    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      Outstanding Young Mechanical Engineer of the Year 2016 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (North Alabama Section) Feb 2016
    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      ManTech's Performance Recognition Award ManTech International Corporation Nov 2015 Award given in recognition of support to the successful delivery of the JWST Sunshield Flight Layer. Delivery of this hardware represents a key milestone for ManTech, Northrop Grumman and NASA.
    • Awarded to Naveen Vetcha
      Astronomical League Outreach Award Astronomical League Sep 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Solar System Ambassador

      Issued by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Jan 2016
      NASA - National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAssociated with Naveen Vetcha

    • Council member, Immediate past chair

      Issued by AIAA Greater Huntsville Section on Jun 2018
      AIAA Greater Huntsville SectionAssociated with Naveen Vetcha

    • Outreach Coordinator

      Issued by Von Braun Astronomical Society on Jul 2016
      Von Braun Astronomical SocietyAssociated with Naveen Vetcha

    • Director Of Public Policy

      Issued by AIAA Greater Huntsville Section on Aug 2019
      AIAA Greater Huntsville SectionAssociated with Naveen Vetcha

    • Chair

      Issued by AIAA Greater Huntsville Section on Jun 2017
      AIAA Greater Huntsville SectionAssociated with Naveen Vetcha

    • Vice Chair

      Issued by AIAA Greater Huntsville Section on Jun 2016
      AIAA Greater Huntsville SectionAssociated with Naveen Vetcha

    • Director of Honors & Awards

      Issued by AIAA Greater Huntsville Section on Mar 2016
      AIAA Greater Huntsville SectionAssociated with Naveen Vetcha

    • Board member, Immediate Past President

      Issued by Von Braun Astronomical Society on Jul 2015
      Von Braun Astronomical SocietyAssociated with Naveen Vetcha

    • President

      Issued by Von Braun Astronomical Society on Jul 2014
      Von Braun Astronomical SocietyAssociated with Naveen Vetcha

    • Vice President

      Issued by Von Braun Astronomical Society on Jul 2013
      Von Braun Astronomical SocietyAssociated with Naveen Vetcha