The Hobby Rocketry Team Leads are committed to increasing the presence of aerospace engineering on UH campus. Below are the Hobby Team Leads for the 2026-2027 term.
Gayathri (Gayu) Lakshmanan
Co-Lead
Gayu (she/her) is a junior in electrical engineering who is passionate about engineering, hands on projects, and the field of aerospace. She joined AIAA-UH in 2024, starting in the subteam Space City Aeronautics
Aurelia Heideman
Co-Lead
Aurelia (she/her) is currently a junior in mechanical engineering, with a minor in phronesis. She joined AIAA in 2023 and has served a variety of roles within Space City Aeronautics including Structures Lead, Chief Engineer, and Project Manager.
Shane Abbott
Co-Lead
Shane (he/him) is a sophomore in mechanical engineering with an interest in aviation, rocketry, and RF technology. He joined AIAA in 2024 and has been part of Space City Aero and UH-ARC ever since, dabbling in other teams along the way. He leads the HAM club and now helps to lead the Hobby Rocketry club, working on an L2 himself.
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