For as long as I can remember, I have dreamt of going to space. To embark on my journey, I chose Aerospace Engineering as it opens up opportunities in both the space and aviation sectors.
During my studies, I have been involved in many activities on and around campus. I have been a student representative and student mentor at RMIT University; the President of RMIT's Aerospace Students Association (AESA); Chair at the Aerospace Industry Night (AIN) 2014, which had more than 500 engineering students attending from three different universities in Melbourne, Australia; the Melbourne Student Representative and Communication Manager at the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) (Melbourne); the Victorian State Representative for the Australian Youth Aerospace Association (AYAA) and recently, the National Point of Contact for Mauritius at the United Nations' Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC).
I also hold numerous awards such as the Boeing Achievement Award 2012, NASA Space Apps 2014 Galactic Problem Solver and International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) scholarship, where I was selected to go on an exchange program of one year to one of world's finest aerospace universities, TU Delft in The Netherlands.
Recently, I received the 'Northrop Grumman Global Externship Program' scholarship to do an internship at the Advanced Instrumentation Technology Centre (AITC) in Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, where I have been working with lead scientists and engineers on the conceptual design of CubeSat.
Life is a journey... not a destination. In the course of my journey in life, I have acquainted and built a strong network by meeting world famous personalities such as Physicist Walter Lewin, IBM Fellow John Cohn, eminent aerospace professors such as Professor James Hansen, astronauts, CEOs and Founders of various aerospace companies and organisations such as Dr Robert Zubrin,
I breathe in numbers. I play Mathematics and Physics. I have always loved numbers and the logic involved in solving problems. I believe in aerospace... .
Life, uh, finds a way... keep moving!
AboutIshraj
What some people say about Ishraj and his involvement in clubs and organisations, especially for the recent Aerospace Industry Night (AIN) 2014 for which he was the Chair:
"Smart & Outgoing, also Aspirant."
--
Yihao Tang
Graduate, MEng Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan | TU Delft
"...a mature and insightful contributor to any enterprise, an ideas generator, and also someone who can carry out the hard work to complete tasks to a deadline."
--
Murray Stimson
Chairman
Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
"...a pleasure to work with!"
--
Jaap Russchenberg
DTM and District 59 Governor
Toastmasters International
"When I was a student and young graduate I was involved in attending and organising many of these events, and I have to say that last night’s event was the most professional and well-organised event that I have had the pleasure of attending."
--
Aerospace Engineer
Aerosonde Pty. Ltd.
[In relation to AIN 2014]
"I was at an AYAA event last night and they were very impressed by the organisation and attendance of students at the AIN 2014."
--
Administration Officer
RMIT Careers
[In relation to AIN 2014]
"I heard only the best praise for your efforts in organizing this year's conference. You have my congratulations on a job well
done. Very grateful for the
exposure you guys were
able to give."
--
CEO
Saber Astronautics
[In relation to AIN 2014]
"The team felt the night was very successful and we will add this event to our yearly calendar."
--
Resourcing Business Partner
Thales Australia
[In relation to AIN 2014]
"Great job on the event last night. The room was buzzing and I'm sure you're getting some great feedback today."
--
Business Development Manager
Engineers Australia
[In relation to AIN 2014]
"Congratulations on a fabulous and wildly successful event - it surpased my expectations and was a very wothwhile event to attend. Talk soon."
--
Vice President
Space Association of Australia (SAA)
[In relation to AIN 2014]