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Csenge Veronika Szabó-Komoróczki

Physics · Astrophysics · Space Technology · Data Science

Hungarian student exploring how the universe works — and how technology can help us explore it.

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About Me

Hello! I'm Csenge, a Hungarian student passionate about understanding how the universe works and how technology can help us explore it.

My academic interests focus on physics, astrophysics, astronomy, mathematics, and computer science. I particularly enjoy projects that combine scientific research with engineering, whether that means programming simulations, analyzing data, building autonomous vehicles, designing satellites, or contributing to rocket development.

Beyond technical work, I am actively involved in science communication, student leadership, and educational initiatives. I believe that scientific knowledge becomes most valuable when it is shared, and I enjoy helping younger students discover mathematics and science.

Areas of interest

Physics Astrophysics Astronomy Mathematics Computer Science Data Science Space Technology

Research & Engineering

Hands-on work across satellite engineering, propulsion, autonomous systems, and scientific research.

CanSat Hungary Team Leader

Candide CanSat Team · Satellite Engineering

  • Led the Candide CanSat team designing, building, and launching a custom satellite for the CanSat Hungary competition.
  • Mentored by industry and space-science professionals including István Marosi (Semilab) and Örs Detre (JWST MIRI instrument team).
  • Reached the national finals in the 2025–26 competition season.

Rocket Development

Arcturus Rocket Team · ASSDS Liquid Engine Team

  • Contributed to the Arcturus Rocket Team, which developed one of Hungary's fastest and highest-flying amateur rockets, completing a successful flight campaign.
  • Since September 2025, a member of the ASSDS liquid rocket engine development team working on next-generation propulsion technologies.

Autonomous Systems & Robotics

WRO Future Engineers

  • 3rd place at the Hungarian National Finals of WRO Future Engineers (2025).
  • 7th place internationally at the WRO Open Championship Europe in Ljubljana.
  • Designed, manufactured, and programmed an autonomous self-driving vehicle as a two-person team.

Lunar Geology Research

with Dr. Ákos Kereszturi

  • Worked with Dr. Ákos Kereszturi, President of the Hungarian Astronomical Association, investigating lunar surface formations.
  • Focused on mapping and analyzing lunar ligament structures.

Laser–Material Interaction Research

HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics

  • Project: "Morphology studies on craters created by femtosecond laser irradiation in UDMA polymer targets embedded with plasmonic gold nanorods."
  • Developing simulations and computational tools to support experimental analysis.

Spectroscopic Simulations

University of Groningen · from 2026

  • Joining a student research project focused on spectroscopic simulations, filter adaptation methods, and astrophysical data analysis.

Selected Achievements

Mathematics

  • Selected for Maths Beyond Limits 2025, an international camp admitting only ~60 students worldwide.
  • 17th place internationally in the 2024 KöMaL Problem Solving Competition.
  • Competitor in numerous national competitions: Kalmár, Varga Tamás, Kürschák, Dürer, and Surányi.

Science Competitions

  • 4th place — National Dürer Physics Team Competition (2026).
  • 4th place internationally — Jakucs László Geography Competition (2024).
  • 1st place nationally — Bolyai Natural Sciences Team Competition (2023).
  • 2nd place — Szántay Csaba Chemistry Competition (2023).

Scholarships & Recognition

  • STEM Sisters Program mentee (2025) — developed an AI-powered data processing application.
  • Sigma Technology Hungary Special Award at NASA Space Apps Challenge Hungary for a Minecraft-based space education platform.
  • MOL New Europe Foundation support to attend the Reach Cambridge Physics & Astronomy Programme at the University of Cambridge (2026).
  • Applicant under international review for the Global Talent Mentoring Program in astrophysics research.

Leadership & Community

Science Outreach

  • Passionate about making science accessible and engaging for younger generations.
  • Working with István Marosi and Ákos Kereszturi to develop a platform for young planetary observers — supporting collaboration, observation partner matching, and science communication.

Student Leadership

  • Student Communications Officer, Fazekas Student Government.
  • Organizer of the Fazekas+ Festival in two consecutive academic years.
  • Co-founder and contributor to student initiatives promoting community engagement.

Volunteering

  • Astronomy outreach volunteer and student assistant at the Svábhegy Observatory.
  • Mathematics and physics tutor through the Taléta educational program.

Experience

University Research Assistant

HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics

  • Assisted in scientific publications and technical reports.
  • Conducted interferometer-based laboratory experiments.
  • Performed wave propagation simulations using MEEP.
  • Analyzed complex scientific datasets.

Data Scientist Intern

Semilab Semiconductor Physics Laboratory

  • Produced weekly production data analyses.
  • Developed and debugged software tools.
  • Contributed to process optimization and product development.

Astronomy Educator

Konkoly Thege Miklós Institute of Astronomy

  • Delivered astronomy and astrophysics presentations.
  • Prepared educational materials.
  • Operated telescopes and guided public observing sessions.

Let's connect

Always interested in research collaborations, engineering projects, science outreach, and opportunities in astrophysics, space technology, and data science.

szabokcsenge@gmail.com

📍 Budapest, Hungary