SALMA MISBAH
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NASA Starshade Project | MS State

SALMA
MISBAH

Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student

Advancing aerospace innovation at Mississippi State University. Currently working on NASA starshade technology for exoplanet observation missions, integrating metamaterials and origami-kirigami inspired deployable structures. Transforming theoretical concepts into practical aerospace solutions.

45% SNR Improvement
$100K+ Cost Savings
200+ Components QC
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Salma Misbah
Professional Journey

Experience

Engineering excellence from concept to implementation

2025 - Present

Graduate Student Researcher

Mississippi State University - Aerospace Engineering

Starkville, MS

  • Developing NASA starshade technology for exoplanet observation missions
  • Researching origami-kirigami inspired deployable petal geometries for optimal diffraction suppression
  • Achieved 45% improvement in signal-to-noise ratio for Earth-sized exoplanet detection through metamaterials integration
  • Optimized aeroacoustic performance achieving 3dB noise reduction using ANSYS Fluent CFD
Sep - Dec 2024

Senior Design Project Engineer

Royal Air Maroc Airlines - Boeing 787 Fleet

Casablanca, Morocco

  • Resolved critical General Processing Module failures on Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet
  • Engineered glass fiber composite protective barrier reducing equipment failures by 40%
  • Developed predictive maintenance protocols improving MTBF from 800 to 1,200 flight hours
  • Conducted root cause analysis on 50+ incidents, reducing AOG time by 35%
Jun - Aug 2023

Quality Engineering Intern

SABCA Maroc (Tier 1 Aerospace Supplier)

Casablanca, Morocco

  • Performed NDT quality control on 200+ critical aerospace components
  • Optimized surface treatment processes for A320 fuselage sections, achieving 97% first-pass yield
  • Ensured AS9100D compliance for Airbus and Boeing deliveries
Jan - May 2023

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Eaton Aerospace

Casablanca, Morocco

  • Maintained compliance standards through rigorous quality control inspections
  • Applied surface treatment procedures ensuring product durability and finish quality
  • Executed riveting processes following FAA Part 25 protocols and safety guidelines
Technical Portfolio

Projects

Innovative solutions pushing aerospace boundaries

Remote-Controlled Biplane System

UIR Technical Lab | Nov - Dec 2024

ANSYS Arduino CFD Analysis Flight Dynamics
  • Engineered 1.5m wingspan biplane achieving 15-minute endurance at 8 lb MTOW
  • Optimized NACA 2412 airfoil through CFD analysis achieving L/D ratio of 12:1
  • Validated stability with 15% static margin for safe flight operations

Advanced Composite Pressure Vessel

UIR Technical Lab | Jan - Jun 2024

ABAQUS ANSYS Composites FEA
  • Designed carbon fiber gas cylinder with 40% weight reduction vs. aluminum
  • Validated 10,000+ cycle fatigue life using Maximum Stress Theory
  • Achieved pressure rating of 300 bar with 4.0 safety factor

Autonomous UAV Platform

UIR Technical Lab | Jan - Jun 2024

MATLAB/Simulink CATIA V5 Control Systems Autopilot
  • Developed powered glider UAV with 3-hour endurance capability
  • Achieved 20:1 glide ratio with AR=12 wing configuration
  • Integrated autonomous navigation system with GPS waypoint tracking
Technical Expertise

Skills & Competencies

Industry-standard tools and cutting-edge methodologies

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Engineering Software

CATIA V5 SolidWorks ANSYS Fluent ANSYS Mechanical ABAQUS MATLAB/Simulink
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Programming

Python MATLAB C++ C Arduino R
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Aerospace Expertise

Composites Aerodynamics Propulsion Structures Flight Dynamics NDT
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Standards & Methods

AS9100D DO-178C FAA Part 25 Six Sigma FMEA Root Cause Analysis
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Languages

English (Fluent) French (Fluent) Arabic (Native) German (Beginner)
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Achievements

Morocco Social Entrepreneurship 3rd Prize Sustainable Construction 2nd Place TEDx Speaker AIAA Member SWE Member
Academic Foundation

Education

World-class aerospace engineering programs

Mississippi State University

Jan 2025 - Dec 2026 | Starkville, MS

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Currently researching advanced starshade technology and metamaterials for NASA exoplanet observation missions.

International University of Rabat

Sep 2020 - Jun 2024 | Rabat, Morocco

Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering

Comprehensive aerospace engineering curriculum with focus on aircraft design and systems integration.

Khalil Gibran School

Sep 2006 - Jun 2020 | Rabat, Morocco

Baccalaureate in Physical and Chemical Sciences

British Moroccan School - Strong foundation in physics and mathematics.

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Get In Touch

Ready to discuss aerospace innovations and opportunities

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Phone 662-352-3454
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Email shm184@msstate.edu
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LinkedIn @salmamisbah
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Location Starkville, MS