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NATHANAEL JENKINS, MIT AeroAstro PhD candidate




Major: AeroAstro

College/Employer: MIT

Year of Graduation: G

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Nathanael is a PhD student in the Aerospace Plasma Group. With the help of supercomputers, he is developing computational models for aircraft lightning strikes to improve lightning protection for next-generation aircraft. Nat grew up in the UK, studied at Imperial College London, and moved to MIT a few years ago. Outside of studying, Nat helps run the MIT Outing Club and loves leading beginner-friendly trips in the mountains (hiking) and on the water (paddle-boarding).



Past Classes

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