Carlos M. A. Deccia, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

El Segundo, California, US

Lead the development of all high-fidelity astrodynamics tools and space-based models.

Boulder, Colorado, US

Dissertation title: Design of a GRACE-type Small Satellite Constellation to Improve Temporal and Spatial Resolution of Satellite Gravity Estimates

Boulder, Colorado, US

From a well to GRACE and beyond

Boulder, Colorado, US

Colorado Center for Astrodynamic ResearchDeveloped a orbital data analysis package for exoplanet research for a mission design based on NASA's NIAC proposal for the Telescope/Starshade satellite constellation.Under the supervision of Dr. G.H. Born & Dr. W. Cash

Boulder, Colorado, US

Development of a very complex constellation as part of CU Boulders team effort to solve the novel GTOC-8 optimization competition. My main focus was the development and verification of code intended for the design of the satellite constellation. Our team placed 6th just above the team from DLR. This work was performed under the supervision of Dr. Jeffrey.

Bellingham, WA, US

Served as a reviewer for a publication going through peer review on a retargeting architecture for an exoplanet detection space mission proposal based on the Starshade concept. Journal of Astronomical Telescopes, Instruments, and Systems is a quarterly, peer-reviewed scientific journal covering the development, testing, and application of telescopes.

Greenbelt, MD, US

Implemented an intersatellite error model for the next generation of GRACE-type satellite constellation to be implemented into NASA's GEODYN.

Pasadena, CA, US

Developed a software package based on a genetic algorithm to explore the search space in order to optimize the orbital configuration of an N sized satellite constellation based on the next generation of GRACE-type satellites.

Peer reviewed a journal publication on the topic of a Starshade based satellite constellation for Acta Astronautica. Acta Astronautica is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Elsevier and sponsored by the International Academy of Astronautics.

Boulder, Colorado, US

Colorado Center for Astrodynamics ResearchDeveloped a collision detection tool for planetary defense research based on a NASA's asteroid retrieval concept. The results were published at the 2015 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference.Advisor: Dr. J.S. ParkerPublished work: "Preliminary design of a multi-spacecraft mission to investigate solar system.

Leiden, NL

Guide new international students to reach several academic and social objectives and to support them in adjusting to their new environment. Be their first point of reference for information and needs, in particular during the compulsory program elements such as the team project. During the team project supervise three teams of 9-10 students per.

Delft, NL

Develop an architecture of a website with a systems engineering approach. This website will be used from the University in order to bundle all space related activities.

Delft, NL

The course of "Simulation, Verification and Validation" is a third year Bachelor's course for aerospace students. My responsibilities included grading of simulation and final reports, assisting students with questions in classroom sessions and giving constructing feedback to their work.

Leiden, NL

Guide new international students to reach several academic and social objectives and to support them in adjusting to their new environment. Be their first point of reference for information and needs, in particular during the compulsory programme elements such as the team project. During the team project supervise three teams of 9-10 students per team.

Leiden, NL

Guide new international students to reach several academic and social objectives and to support them in adjusting to their new environment. Be their first point of reference for information and needs, in particular during the compulsory programme elements such as the team project. During the team project supervise three teams of 9-10 students per team.

Delft, NL

The course of "Simulation, Verification and Validation" is a third year Bachelor's course for aerospace students. My responsibilities included grading of simulation and final reports, assisting students with questions in classroom sessions and giving constructing feedback to their work.

Antwerpen, BE

Generation and development of an econometric airline demand and market sharemodel, focused at the Chinese market. The software was created for implementationin IATA's Simulation model Air Mercury NG.

Munich, Bavaria, DE

Generation and analysis of microstructure digital imaging. Tensile testing of mechanicmaterial. Theory and operation of the coordinate-measuring instruments.

Various areas covered: Drilling, counter boring, sawing, thread cutting by hand, machine assembly for testing of the G30 generator and of the M86/1-04 fan motor, welding, lathe operation, milling and soldering.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Master Of Science (Msc), Aerospace Engineering: Space Exploration

Athens Exchange Program, Artificial Satellites And Applications

Technology, Policy And Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Aerospace Engineering