Meet the Director
About Rishika Porandla
Now a rising sophomore at Princeton University studying Astrophysics with intended minors in Statistics & Machine Learning and Engineering Physics, Rishika is an aspiring experimentalist and loves the intersection of heliophysics, laboratory astrophysics, and space plasma instrumentation. This summer, Rishika is engaged in dual research positions. At the Princeton Space Physics Laboratory, she is leading NASA-funded investigations comparing graphene and amorphous carbon foils for use in Electrostatic Analyzers (ESAs), aiming to optimize angular scattering and beam transmission properties in heliospheric particle detection. In parallel, at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, she is contributing to the redesign of a hemispherical Electron Energy Analyzer for the FLARE experiment, refining energy resolution and detector integration for reconnection-driven plasma diagnostics. Her research has also tackled environmental data science and planetary mission leadership analysis for NASA Headquarters and USAID.
Rishika is a recipient of the USAID Science Champion Award, a CERN BL4S Global Finalist, and an Honorable Mention awardee for the AAS Chambliss Astronomy Achievement Award. Looking ahead, Rishika aspires to pursue a Ph.D. in Astrophysics and lead instrumentation development for heliophysics and astrophysical plasma missions. She hopes to combine laboratory precision with space-based exploration to better understand the energetic particles, turbulent fields, and dynamic processes that shape our solar system and beyond.
Directors & Team Leads
Sahaj Satani — Blogging Director
Fedor Pavlov — Outreach Director
Fedor Pavlov — Outreach Director
Sahaj Satani, a Healthcare Policy student at Cornell University, is an aspiring MD/PhD driven by a desire to directly impact lives and contribute to groundbreaking research. Raised in Manhattan, NYC, and Dallas, TX, he is dedicated to serving underserved communities through his internships and scribing at clinics, volunteering at hospitals, and as an active member of the Harvard STRIPED Youth Corps working on policy initiatives like banning over-the-counter diet pills and supplements for minors. With a passion for blending clinical practice and scientific inquiry, Sahaj aims to improve healthcare accessibility while pushing the boundaries of medical knowledge.
Fedor Pavlov — Outreach Director
Fedor Pavlov — Outreach Director
Fedor Pavlov — Outreach Director
Fedor Pavlov, a first-year student at the University of Toronto, is an aspiring mathematician majoring in Mathematical and Physical Sciences. His passion for STEM is fueled by a desire to contribute to modern mathematical disciplines and apply those breakthroughs to the fields of physics, engineering, and computer science. As an immigrant, he understands the academic hardships that students may face, which can sometimes hinder the pursuit of their dreams. Through the Outreach program offered by Spacetime Archives, he aims to support and uplift those who are struggling, helping students around the world overcome their challenges.
DOri Stein — News & Education Director
DOri Stein — News & Education Director
DOri Stein — News & Education Director
Shunyu Yu is a freshman in Electrical Engineering at the University of Waterloo with a deep interest in physics, science education, and social impact through technology. He strives to innovate in ways that improve daily life and reduce inequality by participating in cutting-edge research and active public outreach. As a former blogger for the Spacetime Archives, he believes science communication should be clear, engaging, and inclusive, values that shape every project he takes on
Harshith Mohan — Counseling Director
DOri Stein — News & Education Director
DOri Stein — News & Education Director
Harshith Mohan, a sophomore at the Georgia Institute of Technology, is pursuing a major in computer science with a passion for AI and quantum computing research. He is currently dedicated to designing a disability-conscious web interface, aiming to enhance accessibility in the digital world. Harshith's dedication to both academia and creating meaningful solutions underscores his commitment to making a positive impact in the tech industry.