Apurva Wasala

Apurva Wasala is an AIT Electrical & Functional Engineer at Thales Alenia Space since May 2019, specializing in the ExoMars RSP project, where responsibilities include electrical integration, functional testing of onboard software, and verification of various rover mechanisms. Additional expertise encompasses supporting scientific payload activities with institutions such as NASA and UCL, and significant involvement in system-level tests with operational centers. Prior experience includes a curricular internship at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, developing software for a robotics project, and an internship at SriLankan Airlines, assisting with aircraft component servicing. Apurva holds a Master’s Degree in Automation Engineering from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna and a Bachelor of Engineering in Avionics from the National Aerospace University.