Brian Lai Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

My research is focused on developing adaptive control methods that require minimal modeling information. My work includes design of system identification and control algorithms, theoretical guarantees for these algorithms, and validation through simulations.NSF GRFP Fellow

Mountain View, California, United States

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

• Developed online real-time data-driven estimation and control methods for flight control systems.• Refined Retrospective Cost Adaptive PID Control to improve controller robustness and to reduce required controller tuning.• Applied the adaptive PID controller to a quadrotor model under adverse and changing flight conditions.

Piscataway Nj

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: Estimating the region of attraction of Nth order nonlinear systems using Lyapunov Theory𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫: Dr. Laurent Burlion• Recipient of the NJ NASA Space Grant Consortium Academic Year Fellowship • Conduct independent thesis based research, and earn 6 graduate research credits through the James J. Slade Program at Rutgers University• Developed algorithms in MATLAB to replicate existing numerical methods of estimating the region of attraction of 2nd order nonlinear systems of ODE's• Implemented trajectory partitioning algorithm to reduce size of required data set for accurate estimation by ~60%• Applied stability algorithm to NASA’s Generic Transport Model to assess longitudinal stability of a 5.5% scale aircraft

Piscataway, Nj

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: Taught 15 recitations and tutored 150+ students over 3 years of teaching experience𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬: 9 math and engineering courses taught:• Advanced Calculus for Engineering• Introduction to Real Analysis• Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning• Multivariable Calculus• Differential Equations for Engineering & Physics• Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics• Engineering Mechanics: Statics• Calculus II for Mathematical and Physical Sciences• Calculus I for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

113 Main St, Bloomingdale, Nj 07403

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Responsible for making Bill of Materials (BoMs) and Methods of Manufacturing (MoMs) in Epicor ERP for all jobs under 3 different product series. • Cut process time for creating BoMs and MoMs by 75% by automating raw material calculations using Excel VBA.𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Ran concrete anchor analyses using Hilti PROFIS Anchor on 12 different "Spring Mount Isolators" to determine tension and shear utilization on Anchor Bolts𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Developed a robust algorithm to determine material cut-lists for both standard and 80% of custom "Roof Mounted Seismic Isolators"

50 Schoolhouse Road, Somerset, Nj 08873

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: Developed the REFCC Monoblock Filler, capable of filling 60+ vials/min at 0.5% fill accuracy, up to ISO 9001𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: Used SolidWorks to design, model, and draft over 400 machine components. • Designed 8 sets of "Vial Change Parts", assemblies which move vials through the filling process. • Interpreted engineering drawings to update 200+ outdated parts and assemblies𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: Performed mass moment of inertia analysis on 4 different power transmission systems to successfully recommend servo motor replacements for mechanical indexing.

Piscataway, New Jersey

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: Supervisor to 9 counselors, 13 project mentors, and 15 research groups of 4-5 exceptional high school scholars𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Established project guidelines, reviewed all presentations and research papers, organized final symposium including 10 volunteers and 300+ attendees, and managed program budget of $5,000. • 14 groups applied and were accepted to the 2018 MIT IEEE Undergraduate Research Conference• Mentored 4 groups in Bipedal Robotics, Lean Manufacturing, Wind Turbine Design, and Autonomous Drone Landing

Rutgers, New Brunswick

𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲: Developed a droplet based resin feed system for Micro-Stereolithography 3D Printing𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫: Dr. Howon Lee• Invited to present to 100+ students, faculty, and engineers at Boeing's 2018 Engineer's Week• Designed and machined PDMS belt actuator to deliver droplets of liquid polymer resin to UV projection system• Developed control system in LabVIEW to automate PDMS belt actuator and projection system

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Engineering Honors Academy, Tau Beta Pi