Warangal Architect makes history: Shashank Bhoopathi chosen as Telangana’s first ISRO Space Tutor

Recently, ISRO selected a group of Space Tutors from across the country to promote space education, with Bhoopathi being the chosen candidate from Telangana. Bhoopathi, an Architecture graduate from JNAFAU University, founded the Ancient Technologies Design Research Lab to explore how ancient knowledge can address contemporary challenges.

Hyderabad: Shashank Bhoopathi, an architect from Warangal, has been selected as Telangana’s first Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Space Tutor.

Recently, ISRO selected a few Space Tutors across the country to promote space education. Bhoopathi was the candidate chosen from Telangana. Bhoopathi graduated in Architecture from JNAFAU University, founded Ancient Technologies Design Research Lab to explore how ancient knowledge can solve modern challenges.

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His work involves studying ancient architectural sites, developing theories based on their design principles, and building prototypes. These prototypes are designed to be integrated into future space missions, aiming to make space exploration more efficient. Bhoopathi’s projects include modular spacecrafts, lightweight and collapsible astronaut housing, and innovative satellite designs.

Space Research Architecture is a rare field, with very few experts globally and only two companies in India. Bhoopathi’s company is the only one in South India, making his work even more significant. His innovative designs have earned him invitations to universities across India, where he conducts workshops and shares his vision for blending ancient and modern science.

As an ISRO Space Tutor, Bhoopathi says he plans to inspire students through workshops and seminars. He is also working on a new project to integrate magnetic field technology into space structures, inspired by ancient science. Speaking about his vision, he said, “Ancient architecture holds valuable lessons for sustainability and efficiency. By adapting these principles, we can create smarter and more reliable systems for space exploration.”