Dr. Rishikesh Srinivasaraghavan Govindarajan is a Research Assistant Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, specializing in advanced manufacturing, materials science, and characterization. His work focuses on developing multifunctional smart devices using cutting-edge manufacturing techniques for aerospace, health monitoring, and environmental sensing applications. He actively engages in space-related events and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to drive advancements in next-generation space technologies.