Rohan Kota

About Me

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Hello! I'm Rohan Kota, and I'm currently pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. My research focuses on robotic dexterity, particularly relating to how we transfer dexterity knowledge from humans to robots. Previously, I've interned at companies like SpaceX, where I helped design and build rocket engines for the Starship and I helped build the production line for the next generation of Starlink Satellites. I'm also a bold advocate for American science and research - I believe that the future of our country depends on our ability to innovate and create new technologies.

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering (2018 - 2022)

University of Southern California

GPA: 4.00

M.S. Mechanical Engineering (2021 - 2022)

University of Southern California

GPA: 4.00

PhD Mechanical Engineering (2022 - Present)

Northwestern University

GPA: 4.00

Experience

Electrical Engineering Intern (2019)

Lam Research

Fremont, CA

Electrical Engineering Intern (2020)

Lam Research

Fremont, CA

Undergraduate Student Researcher (2020 - 2022)

USC Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)

Los Angeles, CA

Vehicle Engineering Intern (2021)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA

Associate Engineer (2022)

SpaceX

Redmond, WA

Graduate Student Researcher (2022 - Present)

Advisor: Dr. J Edward Colgate

Evanston, IL