About Me

Education & Involvement

University of Delaware

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (May 2025 Graduation)

Relevant Graduate-Level Courses: Rocket Propulsion, Fluid Mechanics, Compressible Flow,  Solid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Spaceflight Dynamics, Hydrodynamic Stability and Turbulence, Space Physics, Linear Systems

Honors Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Concentration (2020-2024)

Throughout my education, I've been heavily involved in research. I interned at several labs, completing multiple projects and building a well-rounded engineering skillset. I conducted research in hypersonic flow analysis, hydrofoil robotics, exosuit robotics for stroke survivors, advanced additive manufacturing and material science, and electric vehicle infrastructure simulations.

• Dean's List: 2020, 2023, 2024

• Received UD Presidential Scholarship to finance all 4 years

Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

Inducted to the premier national engineering honor society for demonstrating superior academic performance (invitations restricted to the top 1/8 of juniors across engineering disciplines).

Student Government (SGA) (2020-2022)

As the College of Engineering representative, I actively participated in shaping campus initiatives. I contributed to resolutions to implement fair student policies for online eduction requirements, worked with a team of University administrators to create an online student resource database, and contributed a research report to the 2021 UD Sustainability Review for increasing campus building energy efficiency.

Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity (2022-2024)

Inducted after multiple rounds of professional skills assessment. I honed presentation, interpersonal, and project management skills through an intensive 6-week professional development process involving 2 pledge class presentations and 30 member interviews. I participated in bi-weekly professional development events and fundraised for non-profit organizations through campus philanthropy events.

Story

Hi, I'm Prasanna Krishnamoorthy! I grew up in Delaware and now study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. My passion for science sparked early, before I can remember—my parents say it began when I watched the film "Mission to Mars" as a toddler. Since then, whether it was enjoying Neil deGrasse Tyson documentaries or reading about spacecraft, I've always been captivated by the stars. When I wasn’t reading, I spent my childhood dreaming up inventions and building them with household items (to varying success).

During my school years, I challenged myself with AP courses and participated in STEM competitions like Science Olympiad, Math League, Technology Student Association (TSA), and FIRST Robotics. Building a rubber-band-powered airplane for TSA introduced me to the intricacies of aerodynamics, while competing in FIRST Robotics—constructing 120-pound robots on a multidisciplinary team of 40 students—laid my foundation in technical problem-solving, rapid prototyping, machining, and cross-functional collaboration.

Outside STEM, I was my high school class president and competed in Model United Nations and Business Professionals of America (ranking nationally).

I chose mechanical engineering for its multidisciplinary problem-solving approach, which opens doors to applications in aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, robotics, energy, biomechanics, and more. While aerospace remains my focus, and is my concentration, my undergraduate experience (classes, internships, research, and projects) all strengthened my overall engineering skillset. Some projects, like my capstone that involved hands-on work on an airplane, further cemented my love for aerospace engineering.

In grad school, I deepened my specialization in aerospace engineering, selecting advanced courses to build expertise at the forefront of the field. My passion for deep learning is one of my key strengths, and I aim to leverage that to make me uniquely competent as an aerospace engineer—able to seamlessly integrate rigorous theoretical insights with practical, hands-on expertise to solve complex engineering problems.

Hobbies

As cliché as it sounds, I love learning, no matter the topic (makes for good trivia). My parents stoked my curiosity from a young age, and that joy for learning remains a pillar of my life. I have a growing collection of books on various topics—plenty of science, futurism, psychology, health, economics, philosophy, classic literature, you name it. If I'm not reading, I'm a sucker for YouTube/Netflix documentaries.

I'm a big fitness enthusiast—starting from my time in high school cross-country and track (where I'd won First Team All-State), and transitioning into my love for weightlifting and Muay Thai. I began boxing two years ago and soon moved to Muay Thai, so I definitely caught the martial arts bug!

I also love spending time outdoors, especially hiking. I've hiked the Rockies, Smoky Mountains, and several national parks. Last summer, I went on a road trip with my outdoorsy friends from Arizona through Montana, one park to the next. Hard to beat fresh air and sunlight!