AI in CubeSats
Designing an autonomous CubeSat that can make it's own decisions. For SSEC 2025.
Aerospace
Hi, I am Philip
Secondary school student in NAIS Dublin and member of the Irish Chess Union with a passion for aerospace, science and maths.
Recent Updates
October 26th 2025 - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center
Attended the 2-day SmallSat Education Conference 2025 at Kennedy Space Center and watched the Falcon 9 rocket with Starlink launching!
My Presentation
Me presenting my abstract on "AI Applications in CubeSats" at the SmallSat Conference 2025.
4th Annual SmallSat Education Conference 2025
A group photo of attendees at the 4th Annual SmallSat Education Conference 2025.
Former of Head of NASA
Former NASA Administrator and four-time astronaut Charles Bolden at the SmallSat Conference 2025.
Wolfpack Booth
My brother and I at the Wolfpack CubeSat booth talking to conference attendees about our CubeSat projects.
October 25th 2025 - Photo with Charles Bolden
A group photo with former NASA Administrator General Charles Bolden at the SmallSat Conference 2025.
Skills
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Creativity
Tools
- Autodesk Fusion
- Final Cut Pro
Programming Languages
- Python
Project Highlights
Student-Led Assemblies
Led my own assembly on Procrastination.
Education
Sustainable Cities Hackathon
Founded & organised a hackathon with my brother to promote sustainable urban development among students. 2 days, 40+ submissions.
Education
Experience
TimelineAssistant Mission Manager
Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team
- Co-leading a team of students to build a wooden satellite with my brother William
- Authored two abstracts accepted by international conferences.
2025 - Now
Founder & Organiser of Sustainable Cities Hackathon
NAIS Dublin
- Founded and organised a Sustainable Cities Hackathon with my brother William with 40+ project submissions aimed at improving urban sustainability.
- Coordinated the voting process and selected six top presentations across two age groups.
2025 - 2025
Student-Led Assemblies
NAIS Dublin
- Led my own assembly on Procrastination.
2025 - Now
Irish Chess Union Member
Irish Chess Union
- Participated in the Annual Ireland Chess Tournament Dun Laoghaire.
2024 - 2024
RTE Radio Interviewee
Irish Chess Union
- Interviewed by RTE Radio during Annual Ireland Chess Tournament Dun Laoghaire.
2024 - 2024
Student Council
NAIS Dublin & DCIS Singapore
- Led student initiatives and school‑wide events
- Organized tech and science outreach
2022 - Now
House Captain
NAIS Dublin & DCIS Singapore
- Served as House Captain at DCIS for four consecutive years, organizing inter-house competitions such as basketball.
- Continued leadership as House Captain at NAISD, organizing the 5th Annual Chess Tournament.
2020 - 2025
Achievements
2023English Award
2022MUN
Represented Armenia and debated on various global topics such as health.
2022Student-led CCA
Led a book club CCA for younger students to promote reading and literacy.
2024Chess Tournament 2024
Won 1st place in the 4th Annual NAISD Chess Tournament.
2025Chess Tournament 2025
Won 1st place in the 5th Annual NAISD Chess Tournament.
2025Learner Profile Champion
I was awarded the Learner Profile Champion for demonstrating the attributes of the IB Learner Profile throughout the school year.
2021Global Citizenship Award
I was awarded the Global Citizenship Award for my active participation for being considerate and mindful of others within the school community.
Publications
Abstracts, papers, presentations and conferences.
Abstract2026
CubeSats' Role in Storm Tracking and Weather Prediction
AIAA SciTech Forum 2026 · Orlando, Florida, USA
Wrote with my brother William an abstract on how CubeSats can be used to enhance storm tracking and weather prediction models; accepted and invited to present at conference.
Abstract2025
AI Applications in CubeSats
4th Annual SmallSat Education Conference · Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA
Wrote an abstract on the AI applications in CubeSats and was accepted to present at the conference for a presentation.
Certifications
Formal qualifications, short courses, and badges.
