Mayank

Mayank is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering, School of Electrical Engineering. He works within the Jaan Praks Group, focusing on advanced antenna systems and satellite design for emerging space applications.

• Key research areas: Thin membrane antennas for small satellites, LEO-PNT constellation payload architecture, and radiation belt science with CubeSats
• Scientific contributions include sensitivity analysis of Ka-band reflectarray antennas and space weather satellite design for challenging environments

Scientific Awards:

• R2B - DIAMANT award for innovation in thin membrane antenna technology

His work bridges antenna engineering with practical space mission implementation, as evidenced by publications in venues like IEEE Access, Space Science Reviews, and URSI GASS. Collaborations include multidisciplinary teams working on navigation payloads, satellite survivability, and space weather monitoring systems.