Tom Thampy is Scientist-E and Group Head at the Aerospace Laboratory, Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bangalore. He holds a Master’s degree from IIT Tirupati and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. With over 18 years of experience in aerospace hydraulics, he specializes in the design, development, and qualification testing of hydraulic Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), as well as advanced test rigs and custom test setups for aerospace applications. He has been instrumental in establishing core capabilities at CMTI in linear and rotary actuation systems, as well as axial piston pump technology. His notable contributions include the development of high-frequency electro-hydraulic pneumatic separators, advanced pressure impulse and endurance test rigs, electrohydraulic force exciters for structural modal testing, and a high-pressure fuel-heating system capable of heating Jet-A1 fuel to 270 °C and delivering it at 180 bar for actuator qualification.He has authored over ten technical papers, holds two patents, and has received several prestigious recognitions, including the IEI Young Engineers Award (2019–2020) and the Innovation Award at MEDIC 2018 (IIT Bombay).