Fact: Did you know that there are 8000 tons of debris in space right now? 

Hi, I'm Minduli :) 

I'm an incoming assistant professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and an incoming Postdoc at MIT.  I care strongly about solving the space debris problem,  space sustainability, and saving the planet from hazardous asteroids. My aim is to make these missions more economical and easy to do by introducing components of autonomy into them. I am also passionate about teaching the next generation to use space for the benefit of our Earth.  

PS: I'm currently on the lookout for prospective PhD candidates for Fall 2026, so contact me if interested after checking out my lab page on here!