Chris Gurjao is an award-winning aerospace engineer and researcher specializing in spacecraft operations, satellite mechanisms, and vehicles for extraterrestrial exploration. She has extensive experience in spacecraft design, structural analysis, and guidance systems. During her work experience as a Scientist-Engineer at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), she contributed to the development of reusable launch vehicle technologies and space mission architectures. Chris Gurjao has authored multiple technical papers on diverse aspects of aerospace engineering, with her work recognized at several international conferences. She also serves as a peer reviewer and a proposal evaluator for various international scientific publications and technical projects. Conscious about the need for space sustainability, Chris Gurjao has actively participated in global initiatives on orbital debris cleanup. Her expertise spans the theoretical as well as the applied aspects of aerospace engineering, including digital transformation, AI/ML applications, lightweight aerospace materials, and autonomous spacecraft systems.

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