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Marat Kulakhmetov, Ph.D.

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Head Of Analysis & Hypersonics at Varda Space Industries
📍 Redondo Beach, California, United States

Marat Kulakhmetov is the Head of Analysis at Varda Space Industries, leveraging his Ph.D. from Purdue University in hypersonic flows. His background includes architecting liquid hydrogen engines at Blue Origin. He is also a certified Private Pilot, combining deep theoretical knowledge with hands-on aviation experience.

Beyond his core professional work, Marat is passionate about fostering the next generation of engineers. He has dedicated time to designing and teaching rocketry courses to middle school students. His interests align with major aerospace organizations, including NASA, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman, reflecting a lifelong passion for the field.

Unique fact: He created an entire rocketry design curriculum for a middle school summer science program.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Head Of Analysis & Hypersonics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Redondo Beach, California, United States
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Hypersonic Aerodynamics
His Ph.D. focused on modeling hypersonic flows, and he now leads analysis for Varda's hypersonic reentry vehicles, actively recruiting specialists in this domain.
In-Space Manufacturing
His work at Varda is central to the mission of manufacturing products in orbit and returning them to Earth, connecting space-based production to terrestrial markets.
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Career

Work history

5-2021
Head Of Analysis & Hypersonics
Varda Space Industries
12-2019 - 4-2021
Sr. Propulsion Research Engineer, Advanced Development
BLUE ORIGIN
6-2016 - 12-2019
Research Engineer, Engines
BLUE ORIGIN
6-2015 - 8-2015
Intern
NASA Ames Research Center
6-2014 - 8-2014
Intern
Sandia National Laboratories
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Education
2011 - 2016
Ph.D.
Purdue University
2009 - 2011
MS
Purdue University
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