Meet our Founding Team

IMMANUEL LOUIS

IMMANUEL LOUIS

CO-FOUNDER

Immanuel Louis, Co-Founder of Astrophel Aerospace, is an MIT Chennai-trained aerospace engineer and lifelong aviation enthusiast. He leads propulsion system design, engineering integration, and strategy, driving Astrophel’s mission to pioneer affordable, next-gen launch solutions for small satellites.

SUYASH BAFNA

SUYASH BAFNA

CO-FOUNDER

suyash@astrophelaerospace.in

Suyash Bafna, Co-Founder of Astrophel Aerospace, leads systems integration and strategic execution, bridging propulsion, avionics, and structural design for optimal launch performance. With expertise in mission-readiness and cross-functional coordination, he is driving Astrophel’s vision of delivering India’s most cost-effective and agile space launch solutions.

TAJ BABA

TAJ BABA

CO-FOUNDER

MD Taj Baba, Co-Founder of Astrophel Aerospace, is a specialist in liquid propulsion and rocket nozzle systems with a strong foundation in aero-thermal engineering. With advanced degrees from AeSI and Osmania University, he has been instrumental in pioneering cryogenic engine components and regenerative cooling systems, driving India’s capabilities in semi-cryogenic propulsion.

"More than colleagues, we're a crew"

Meet our Advisory Board

MR. YOGESH KUMAR

Yogesh Kumar, a distinguished alumnus from PEC Chandigarh and IIT Chennai, is a renowned technologist in the field of Aircraft and Aircraft systems. During his career (all in R & D) at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) a leading Aerospace Organization, he has successfully led a number of major R&D programmes; namely - The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, The development of Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), Upgrade of Jaguar aircraft. He was also responsible for design and development of flight control system test rigs for the Boeing-787 Dream-liner in the year 2005-2006.He brings to the table years of experience in the field of aerospace which leads fast and efficient development for the team as well as for the company, his expertise helps us in getting things working and being always industry ready.

MR. YOGESH KUMAR

Adviser CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories

Dr. ALDIN JUSTIN SUNDARAJ

Dr. Aldin Justin Sundararaj is working as Assistant Professor in department of Aerospace Engineering, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore. He has 11years of teaching and research experience and 1 year of industrial experience. He has developed the starting testing facility for liquid rocket engine testing. He has 30+ plus publications in various International, National Journals and conferences. He has guided 40+ undergraduate projects, 3 post graduate projects and one junior research scholar. His areas of interests are propulsion, shock waves and heat transfer.He brings to the table hands on experience in development of rocket engines and making of the test stands and validating all the components of the engine to be operable.

Dr. ALDIN JUSTIN SUNDARAJ

Assistant Professor, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore