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Mira Tipirneni

A&A doctoral student and Varanasi Fellow

Mira Tipirneni demonstrates exceptional expertise in computational modeling, materials science, and aerospace engineering. Her research in our department focuses on developing digital tools to predict rain erosion on aircraft coatings, eliminating the need for costly physical testing. Her approach to solving real-world aerospace challenges will prove invaluable as the industry continues to develop more durable and efficient aircraft.

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Tipirneni is a Varanasi Fellow

Mira Tipirneni is our most recent Varanasi Fellow, working on preventing aircraft rain erosion.

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