Pankaj Karna

Pankaj Karna is an engineering and physics researcher and current Ph.D. student at the Ohio University Astrophysical Institute. His work with OHIO Professor Dr. Douglas Clowe is focused on probing galaxy clusters through gravitational lensing. He has previously conducted extensive research on suborbital space launch systems at the University of Washington, Seattle.

As a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, Karna designs and conducts trainings on NASA explorations and programs. His notable accolades include an award letter from French Physics Nobel Laureate Claude Cohen-Tannoudji and 'Engineering Physics Project of the Year' title. Karna is also a U.S. Army Distinguished Honor Graduate from Fort Lee, Va., and a recipient of ‘Army Achievement’ and ‘National Defense Service’ Medals.