Aerospace 101 is a podcast about the fundamental topics and introductory concepts of Aerospace Engineering. The show is for middle schoolers and high schoolers who are interested in planes and rockets. I want to intrigue their curiosity and help them discover their passion.
Hi guys! In this episode, I talk to Lorenzo Piu, a PhD researcher at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium. He completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Aerospace Engineering at Politecnico di Torino in Italy. We get into his work on sustainable combustion and Computational Fluid Dynamics, especially his experience using OpenFOAM. Listen to the full episode to learn more about his research and his passion for building a sustainable engineering podcast!
2 Nov 2025
Improving Rocket Engines at NASA with Hari B
Hey guys! In this episode I talk to Hari B, a mechanical engineer currently working at CapCO2 Solutions, a company focused on sustainable engineering. He has worked on several research projects revolving around astronomy and aerospace, including one where he explored using plasma, the fourth state of matter, to improve rocket thrusters. Listen to the full episode to learn more! This episode is extremely informative.
24 Oct 2025
Malek's Experience at Boeing
Hey guys! In this episode we revisit Malek Abu-Shawish after his internship at Boeing. He worked on extremely cool projects such as deigning the interior of planes! Listen to the full episode to find out more.
3 Oct 2025
Combustion and Fluids in London with Dr. Andrea Giusti
In this episode, I interview Dr. Andrea Giusti, Associate Professor of Thermofluids at Imperial College London. We follow his journey from an early fascination with Ferrari’s Formula 1 cars, to his work in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Florence, Italy, to his research on combustion at the University of Cambridge, and ultimately to his current role in London. Dr. Giusti also shares what drew him to research in the first place, offering valuable insights into the mindset of a scientist. This episode is packed with perspectives for anyone interested in aircraft engines, aerodynamics, and Formula 1!
24 Sept 2025
Nanotechnology to Tesla, Apple, and Beyond
In this episode, I sit down with Hiren Kumar, an engineer from India who has built an incredible career journey, starting with race cars in India, moving through grad school in Texas, to Tesla, and now at Zipline, where he’s shaping the future of drones. Hiren reflects on the lessons he’s learned along the way, including the unique energy of working alongside highly motivated people—an experience he believes everyone should have at least once. Tune in to hear his story and insights!
12 Sept 2025
A High Schoolers Journey in Aerospace Research
Hey guys! We made it to episode 10!! In this episode, I share my experiences doing research as a high school student. I’ve written four papers and picked up a lot of valuable lessons along the way that I want to share with you. If you’re interested in research, exploring your passions, pursuing academia, or just curious about how to get started, this is THE episode for you!
Programs I discuss in the episode:
AirShaper, a free online CFD tool: https://airshaper.com/ (https://airshaper.com/)
Onshape, a free online CAD software: https://www.onshape.com/en/ (https://www.onshape.com/en/)
You can get a free trial if you are a student!
Solidworks, a powerful CAD software that also has CFD capabilities: https://www.solidworks.com/ (https://www.solidworks.com/)
17 Aug 2025
How Caltech Prepped an MIT PhD with Nicole Lee
Hey everyone! In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Lee, a PhD student at MIT and recent Caltech graduate. We talk about how she first got interested in research, the complex engineering tools she’s mastered, like MATLAB, and her decision to double major in business and mechanical engineering. Nicole also shares why she chose Caltech and what inspired her current path at MIT. This episode is full of fascinating insights and is perfect for anyone curious about getting more involved in aerospace research.
2 Aug 2025
Engineering at Princeton
In this episode, I interview Manny Ishola, a junior studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University. We trace his journey from working on his high schools FIRST Robotics Competition team (link below) to doing research in his first year at Princeton, to building firewalls on race cars! Listen to the episode to learn more!
https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc (https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/frc)
20 Jul 2025
Mechatronics and Aerospace with Alina Santander
In this episode, I chat with Alina Santander as we trace her journey from Bolivia to Vaughn College, Zipline and Stanford. She shares insights from being the first Bolivian to participate in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (link attached below) and her experience at Zipline, the world's largest drone delivery system. If you're interested in engineering or want to learn about the real-world challenges facing drones and autonomous vehicles, this episode is a must-listen.
*I mean to say Vaughn College instead of Vaught College in the episode haha
https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/nasa-human-exploration-rover-challenge/
https://www.zipline.com/
1 Jul 2025
Milwaukee to Stanford with Malek A
Malik A, a Stanford student and Boeing intern, shares his experiences in aerospace and offers advice to aspiring engineers in an interview with the host.
7 May 2025
Rockets & Big Ideas with Kingston Baynard
In this episode, I interview a senior at my high school who has had a big impact on my journey exploring rocketry. Kingston has been launching his own rockets for the past year and guided me through building and launching my first two rockets this year for the American Rocketry Challenge. We discuss how he first entered the field of rocketry and how students can get involved.
31 Dec 2024
Exploring Aerospace
In this episode we dive into the different fields and principles of Aerospace engineering. From lift and drag to thermal engineering, this episode is perfect for anyone trying to learn more about aerospace and potentially find something their interested in. Learning about these topics myself was extremely interesting and I hope it will be for you too.
Don't forget to follow @aerospace101_official on Instagram and dm us your favorite part of the episode!
13 Nov 2024
The SpaceX Story
In this episode I discuss the highs and lows of SpaceX's journey from 2002 to the present. It is an extremely fascinating episode, especially following the historic event that occurred on October 13th (listen to find out more!). Hopefully this inspires you to create a rocket company one day!
15 Oct 2024
Moon and Beyond
In my second episode, I discuss the history of Aerospace Engineering, from the origins of rocketry to the beginnings of space tourism. This episode is extremely exciting and contains a lot of interesting information! I highly recommend listening to the full episode!
13 Sept 2024
The History of Flight
In my first episode, I share the most important historical events in the field of aviation, from the first inspirations to crossing the sound barrier. My favorite story from this episode was the background behind the name of the first plane to cross the sound barrier. To know more about this story and many others, listen to the full episode.
Sources:
https://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/k-12/UEET/StudentSite/historyofflight.html
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/breaking-sound-barrier-75th
https://www.britannica.com/technology/X-1-airplane
13 Aug 2024
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Aerospace 101 is a podcast where I focus on education and exploration through my research on different fields of aerospace engineering. The show is for middle schoolers and high schoolers, who are interested in planes and rockets. I want to intrigue their curiosity and help them discover their passion.
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