Bindu was awarded the scholarship to pursue MS in Aerospace Engineering from UIUC. Currently, she is working as a Senior GNC Engineer at Capella Space. She also completed her PhD from UIUC broadly in the field of Space Logistics Optimization. Her research work primarily focuses on Astrodynamics and Mission Design, but she is also involved with UIUC’s CubeSat projects as their Lead Software Designer. Bindu was also awarded the Amelia Earhart Fellowship by Zonta International in 2014 to continue and support her studies. She also completed her Bachelor’ in Mechanical Engineering from the NIT, Surathkal.