POURIA
KARAMI
Aerospace Engineer & Planetary Science Researcher
Aerospace Engineer researching planetary surfaces through remote sensing and geospatial analysis.
ABOUT ME
I am an Aerospace Engineer and
Planetary Science student at Freie
Universität Berlin. My work
combines drones, AI, geospacial
analysis and field research to
investigate extreme environments
and planetary processes.
Over the past years, I have led and
contributed to +20 engineering and
research projects.
+5
YEARS
R&D EXPERIANCE
4
PATENT
REGESTERED
+20
PROJECTS
3
REASEARCH
INSTITUTIONS
01
AI Boulder Detection
Developed an AI system using drone imagery and SAM + custom ML models to detect and map boulders and polygons in the Atacama Desert.
Python, SAM, PyTorch, GIS, CNN
02
Fieldwork in the Atacama Desert
Collecting samples and mapping scientific areas with UAS for creating 3D models of the surface
UAS, GNSS, drill core sampling
03
Analyzing seismic activities
Studying seismic activity in northern Chile at the Geophysics Department of the Free University of Berlin
Python, Data Analysis, Numerical calculation
FEATURED PROJECTS
SKILLS
Programming Language
Python, Fortran
Machine Learning
Tensorflow, PyTorch, CUDA
Data Science
Pandas, Numpy, GeoPandas,SciPy
GIS & Georeferencing
QGIS, ArcGIS, GNSS
Remote Sensing
UAV Imaging, Thermal Imaging,
Terrestrial Imaging
Field & Analytical Methods
XRF, Geological Sampling, Drilling,
Time-lapse Monitoring
SOFT SKILLS
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication and active listening
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and resilience
• Time management and organization
• Attention to detail
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Leadership and coordination
• Critical thinking
• Reliability and accountability
PATENTS
Vertical flying robot with the ability to move underwater.
I.R.I Patent 105079, filed October 22. 2020, and issued August 29, 2021.
Karami, Pouria.
Soleimaniandehaghani, Marzieh. 2021.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Awarded 3rd Place in the Dot RINEX Idea Show, Iranian Space Agency, Tehran, Iran - May 30, 2020
Awarded 2nd Place in the Startup League, 9th National Aerospace Competitions, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
May 3-13, 2017
Awarded 2nd Place in Conceptual Design, 1st National Aerospace Competition, University of Khorasan Razavi, Mashhad, Iran September 29, 2016
Open to conversations
Let’s build what’s next.
For opportunities, collaborations, and technical conversations.
Get in touch
Reasearch and Work experience
Nov 2024 – Present
Student Assistant
Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin
Oct 2024 – Present
Student Assistant
Freie Universität Berlin
Aug – Nov 2024
Research Intern
Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin
Oct 2023 – Present
Freie Universität Berlin
M.Sc. Planetary Science & Space Exploration
2024—Present
Guidance systems
Navigation logic and trajectory design.
2025
Telemetry
Sensor links and data relay systems.
2025
Avionics
Onboard compute and control integration.
2025—Present
Communications
Long-range radio and command links.
Ongoing
Field research
Scientific observation and validation.
Ongoing
Systems test
Integrated verification and test readiness.