About
Graham Doig holds a PhD in aerodynamics and has worked in aerospace and automotive for over 18 years, including as a professor with multiple peer-reviewed publications and roles at Lockheed Martin and EV startup Canoo where he led aerodynamics and range development. He has collaborated on research programs with NASA, Tesla, and Joby Aviation.
Co-founder at Seaflight TechnologiesYC S22
Intro paths
Graham went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) β any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
Their group partner at YC was Jared Friedman, YC Group Partner β the partner who ran Seaflight Technologies's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile β
In turn, Graham can intro founders to Seaflight Technologies's investors below.
Seaflight Technologies's investors Β· 3
Co-founders at Seaflight Technologies

Experience
- UNSWSenior Lecturercurrent2024 β presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Seaflight Technologies (YC S22)Founder, President, Executive Technical Fellowcurrent2024 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- Seaflight Technologies (YC S22)Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer2022 β 2024Los Angeles, California, United States
- CanooSr Manager, Aerodynamics & Aeroacoustics2022Torrance, California, United States
- CanooIn Charge - Aerodynamics2019 β 2022Torrance, CA
- CanooSenior Aerodynamicist2019Torrance, CA
- Rebel ResearchFounder and Chief Scientist2020 β 2022Los Angeles, California, United States
- California Polytechnic State UniversityLockheed Martin Endowed Assistant Professor2014 β 2019San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
- Cal Poly Center for Innovation & EntrepreneurshipFaculty Fellow2016 β 2018
- Cal Poly Prototype Vehicles Laboratory (PROVE Lab)Supreme Overlord2015 β 2018San Luis Obispo County, California, United States
- UNSW AustraliaEarly Career Researcher and Lecturer2011 β 2014Sydney, Australia
- United States Naval AcademyVisiting Assistant Research Professor - American Australian Association Research Scholar2012Annapolis, MD
- UNSW AustraliaResearch Associate2010 β 2011Sydney, Australia
- AECOMMechanical Engineer2009 β 2011Sydney, Australia
- UNSW Solar Racing Team SunswiftHead of Aerodynamics2008 β 2009Greater Sydney Area
- Aircraft Research Association Ltd.CFD Engineer - Industrial Training2004Bedford, England
Skills & more
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VideographyProduct DevelopmentMentoringUniversity TeachingAerodynamicsWind Tunnel TestingFunding ApplicationsAutomotive DesignEducational OutreachOrganizational AdvancementHigh Performance Computing (HPC)Star-CCM+- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) upgrade - fixed wing up to 7kgs β Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) upgrade - powered lift (VTOL) up to 25kgs β Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) upgrade - Multirotor up to 150kgs β Civil Aviation Safety Authority
- Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) up to 25kg Multirotor β Civil Aviation Safety Authority
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Graham Doig?
- Graham Doig holds a PhD in aerodynamics and has worked in aerospace and automotive for over 18 years, including as a professor with multiple peer-reviewed publications and roles at Lockheed Martin and EV startup Canoo where he led aerodynamics and range development. He has collaborated on research programs with NASA, Tesla, and Joby Aviation.
- Where does Graham Doig work?
- Graham Doig is Co-founder of Seaflight Technologies.
- What companies did Graham Doig found?
- Graham Doig founded Seaflight Technologies.
- Where did Graham Doig go to school?
- Graham Doig studied at UNSW (Graduate Certificate, University Learning and Teaching); Y Combinator; UNSW (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Aerodynamics).
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