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Rittu R. is an experienced research engineer currently serving as a Gridded Ion Electric Propulsion Research Engineer at HX5, LLC, focusing on the development of advanced electric propulsion engines at NASA Glenn Research Center since May 2022. Prior to this role, Rittu held various research positions related to nuclear propulsion at the University of Michigan and NASA, including work on Gas-Core Nuclear Rocket Engines and Liquid Core Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rockets. Rittu has a strong foundation in electric rocket propulsion, demonstrated through previous roles at L3 Technologies and significant research contributions during graduate studies, culminating in a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Science from the University of Michigan. Rittu's academic background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering from Penn State University.