Episode 49. From Curiosity to Cockpit: How Dr. Naresh Sharma Is Reinventing Aerospace Engineering

What drives a lifelong obsession with flight—and what does it take to reinvent how aircraft are designed, built, and flown?

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar, sits down with Naresh Sharma, CEO and President of NASHERO, a company pioneering next-generation aerospace technologies through advanced composite materials and precision manufacturing.

From building model airplanes as a child to collaborating with world-renowned researchers at Stanford and leading breakthrough innovations in carbon composites, Dr. Sharma shares his remarkable journey across continents and industries. Together, they explore how fundamental engineering principles, relentless curiosity, and disciplined innovation are reshaping aerospace—from rivet-free aircraft structures and natural laminar flow wings to AI-driven manufacturing and sustainability at scale.

This conversation dives into:
🔷 The mindset behind world-changing engineering breakthroughs
🔷 How advanced composites can dramatically reduce aircraft weight and emissions
🔷 Balancing engineering perfection with real-world business constraints
🔷 Why certifications, persistence, and proof-of-concept matter in aerospace
🔷 Advice for engineers and innovators determined to change the world

If you’re passionate about aerospace, advanced manufacturing, sustainability, or innovation leadership, this episode offers a rare, deep look into the future of flight.


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