

El Ghali Asri
PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering
Specializing in Space Robotics, AI, and Orbital Systems • Research & Teaching Assistant at York University • Space Systems Engineer
My Journey
A timeline of my educational background and professional experience

York University

Toronto, Canada
PhD in Mechanical Engineering & Teaching Assistant
PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy specializing in Space Robotics
Topics Covered:
- 📚Advanced Dynamics
- 📚Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
- 📚Modern Computer Vision
- 📚Technology Commercialization
- 📚Engineering Ethics in Technosociety
Research Areas:
- 🔬Dynamics, Guidance, Navigation & Control using Artificial Intelligence
- 🔬Space Robotics for On-Orbit Servicing
- 🔬In-Space Assembly & Manufacturing
- 🔬Swarm Robotics and Multi-Agent Systems
Skills:
Research & Teaching Assistant
Research activities, laboratory management, and teaching support
Key Responsibilities:
- •ESSENCE CubeSat project - development of on-board satellite communication subsystem
- •Calculation and estimation of theoretical CubeSat lifetime via orbital propagation simulations
- •Quote requests from clean room providers and reception of laboratory equipment
- •Mounting and setting-up of robotic platform systems
- •Paper reviewing for AIAA, Acta Astronautica, and international conferences
- •Conference volunteering and lab tour guide
- •Tutorial leading and assignment grading
- •Lab preparation and supervision
- •Exam invigilation and grading
- •Online learning platform management
- •Material design for tutorials and assignments
- •Group project grading and academic accreditation
Skills:

Arabsat

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Satellite Control Engineer
Satellite Control Engineer
Full-time position managing GEO satellite operations and orbital maneuvers
Key Responsibilities:
- •Follow in-orbit maintenance operations, report on health status
- •Trend historical databases for satellites performance & anomalies
- •Support ground & space projects progress
- •Monitor satellite fleet operations and performance metrics
Skills:

University of Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom
Master of Science in Space Exploration Systems
Master of Science in Space Exploration Systems
Advanced coursework in space mission design and systems engineering
Topics Covered:
- 📚Space mission design & Systems Engineering
- 📚Astrodynamics & Propulsion
- 📚Human Spaceflight
- 📚Hands-on Clean Room Training
Research Areas:
- 🔬Lunar constellation infrastructure with iSpace Inc.
- 🔬Designed spacecraft platform under ECSS standards
- 🔬Budgeted dry mass, propellant mass, pointing and thermal dissipation
- 🔬Commercial navigation, communication and observation services on Moon
Skills:

Airbus

Toulouse, France
Flight Test Engineering Intern
Flight Test Engineering Intern
Final Thesis Internship - In-flight data collection and analysis
Key Responsibilities:
- •Analysis of in-flight data under PYTHON and collection of experimental data
- •Correlations with numerical results
- •Flight test data processing and validation
- •Aircraft performance analysis and reporting
Skills:

ISAE-SUPAERO

Toulouse, France
Advanced Master in Aeronautical & Space Structures
Advanced Master in Aeronautical & Space Structures
Specialized in aerospace structures, materials, and design loads
Topics Covered:
- 📚Architectures of Launchers | Satellites | Aircrafts | Helicopters
- 📚Aerospace Structures & Materials
- 📚Flight Environment & Design loads
- 📚Advanced structural analysis and design
Skills:

Madrex Engineering

Casablanca, Morocco
Automotive Crash Engineering
Automotive Crash Engineer
Internship focusing on automotive crash safety assessment
Key Responsibilities:
- •Assessed cars biomechanical safety during frontal and lateral crashes
- •Crash test simulation and data analysis
- •Vehicle safety system evaluation
- •Biomechanical impact analysis
Skills:

SADET SA

Tanger-Asilah Prefecture, Morocco
Engineering Trainee
Engineering Trainee
Sawing machine design work for pre-stressed concrete frame
Key Responsibilities:
- •Design work of a sawing machine for pre-stressed concrete frame
- •Theoretical studies and computer aided design
- •Mechanical engineering design and analysis
- •CAD modeling and technical documentation
Skills:

ENSAM - Hassan II University

Casablanca, Morocco
Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'Etat in Mechanical Engineering
Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'Etat in Mechanical Engineering
Comprehensive mechanical engineering with focus on advanced technologies
Topics Covered:
- 📚Rapid Prototyping | Computer Aided Engineering
- 📚Product Lifecycle Management
- 📚Mechanical design and manufacturing processes
- 📚Advanced engineering mathematics and physics
Skills:
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