My underlying motivation has consistently been a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of those around me. This commitment has taken me from the realm of social entrepreneurship to deep technology missions, always driven by the pursuit of meaningful work.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I also have a strong passion for immersing myself in different cultures, adventure, and engaging in introspection while traveling.
Β Β Shryas Bhurat
Work
Present
Materials Science & Robotics π€
Cornell University (Feb 26' - Present)
Research Assistant: Moridi Group
SirenOPT (Feb 26' - Present)
Robotics Researcher & Engineer
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Past
Venture Capital π¦
MBA Fund (Aug 24' - Dec 25')
Investment Partner (Closed 4 deals)
Robotics π€
Jocobi Robotics (Aug 24' - Dec 24')
Robotics Researcher
Space Technology π°
Space Sciences LaboratoryΒ (Jan 25' - Dec 25')Β
Research Assistant: Spacecraft Structures, Mechanisms, and Optics
Pixxel Space (Feb 22' - June 24')Β
Spacecraft Structural Engineer (Nov 22' - June 24')
Robotics Research Intern (Feb 22' - Oct 22')
Teaching π
Fung Fellowship (Aug 24' - Dec 25')
Teaching Assistant: Conservation & Innovation
UC Berkeley (Aug 24' - Dec 24')
Teaching Assistant: Public Speaking
Education
Master of Design (Space, Human & AI) π°π¨π»βπ
University of California, Berkeley (Aug 2024 - Dec 2025)
Awards and Academic Positions:Β
MDes Distinguished Scholar Award
MDes Student Association: Academic Officer (Present)
Venture Capital, Research & Teaching:
Investment Partner: MBA Fund (Fall 24' - Present)
Focus Area: Deep Technology and Intelligence, closed 4 deals
Research Assistant: Space Sciences Lab (Spring 25' & Summer 25')
Spacecraft Deployable Structures & Optical Instruments
Teaching Assistant
Fung Fellowship (Fall 24', Spring 25' & Fall 25')
Public Speaking (Fall 24')
Summer Program π°
Cornell University: Small Satellite Mission Design School (June - July, 2024)
Activities:Β
Program Manager for SMDS 2024, managed a team of scholars pursuing PhD & Master's from universities across the US on NASA's Decadal Survey Science Mission.
Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering βοΈ
Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering (2019 - 2023)
Activities and societies:Β
Best outgoing student award in the department.
Built a social entrepreneurial venture, and raised more than $10000 in grants.
Won Scholarships for excellent academics.