Dr. Abhishek Cauligi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Abhishek Cauligi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on spacecraft robotic autonomy, utilizing nonlinear optimization, machine learning, and control theory to advance autonomous space exploration. He has previously worked as a Robotics Technologist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he gained extensive experience in trajectory optimization through the application of machine learning techniques. He received his PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University, where his work concentrated on using machine learning to accelerate trajectory optimization processes in the context of experiments conducted on the International Space Station.

Research Interests

Experience

Robotics Technologist

— Present

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory • Pasadena, CA

Worked on trajectory optimization and applied machine learning techniques for space applications.

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.