Projects
Projects from space engineering to SAR remote sensing.
research
DLR/ESA PolInSAR Training Course Infrastructure
Co-developed and delivered the DLR/ESA PolInSAR Training Course, designing its backend infrastructure on ESA's MAAP platform.
TanDEM-X + GEDI Synergy for Forest Structure Mapping
Combined TanDEM-X interferometric coherence with GEDI lidar waveforms to map forest structure dynamics at continental scale across the Brazilian Amazon.
Penetration Bias Correction in X-band InSAR DEMs (Greenland)
A hybrid AI-physical method to correct penetration bias in X-band InSAR digital elevation models over the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Forest Height Retrieval from TanDEM-X InSAR
A hybrid AI-physical model combining data-driven learning with electromagnetic scattering models for forest height retrieval from TanDEM-X InSAR.
Automated Map Generation from Optical EO Data
A pipeline to generate OpenStreetMap-style vector maps from very-high-resolution optical imagery.
Maritime Surveillance from Sentinel-1
A hybrid ship detection and segmentation system combining YOLO11 and SAM2 for vessel monitoring in Sentinel-1 SAR imagery.
Foundation Models for Earth Observation
Exploring transfer learning and adaptation of large-scale vision foundation models to SAR and optical remote sensing tasks.
earlier
Homemade 4.5-inch Newtonian Telescope
A self-built amateur telescope, one of the first steps into hands-on astronomy.
Radio Astronomy with an RTL-SDR Receiver
Observing the Sun, Jupiter, and satellites in the radio spectrum.
Electric RC Airplane
Designed and built an electric radio-controlled airplane.
Angry Birds Robotics Competition
Designed an automatic launcher to throw projectiles at targets, for a robotics competition.
CanSat for the Iranian CanSat Competition
Designed a CanSat to measure atmospheric parameters and capture flight video.
ITU Rocket - Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition
Designed a rocket to reach ~10,000 ft altitude and provide telemetry data.
Rover-Back CanSat - ARLISS 2014
A rover-carrying CanSat built for the ARLISS 'Come Back' Competition in Nevada, USA.
University Rover Challenge - SSTLAB Rover
Designed a rover to assist astronauts on Mars, for the University Rover Challenge.
Prometheus Programme - Space Station Design Workshop 2016
A cis-lunar space station concept enabling on-orbit manufacturing as a foundation for deep space exploration.
Modular CanSat Rocket Design
A reusable modular rocket design for CanSat payloads, developed as a BSc thesis.