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Greenbelt, Maryland, United States

Supported the OSAM-1 mission as a robot operator and systems engineer. Duties include test development and planning, robot operations, data processing/analysis code development, analysis code repository management, compliance control operator trainer, and data analyst. Test support has primarily been focused on compliance control, satellite berthing, and arm performance characterization. Flight hardware testing has also been conducted in a variety of laboratory conditions:… Show more Supported the OSAM-1 mission as a robot operator and systems engineer. Duties include test development and planning, robot operations, data processing/analysis code development, analysis code repository management, compliance control operator trainer, and data analyst. Test support has primarily been focused on compliance control, satellite berthing, and arm performance characterization. Flight hardware testing has also been conducted in a variety of laboratory conditions: cleanroom, electromagnetic interference chamber (EMI), and thermal-vacuum chamber (TVAC). Show less

Supported the OSAM-1 mission as a robot operator and systems engineer. Duties include test development and planning, robot operations, data processing/analysis code development, analysis code repository management, compliance control operator trainer, and data analyst. Test support has primarily been focused on compliance control, satellite berthing, and arm performance characterization. Flight hardware testing has also been conducted in a variety of laboratory conditions:… Show more Supported the OSAM-1 mission as a robot operator and systems engineer. Duties include test development and planning, robot operations, data processing/analysis code development, analysis code repository management, compliance control operator trainer, and data analyst. Test support has primarily been focused on compliance control, satellite berthing, and arm performance characterization. Flight hardware testing has also been conducted in a variety of laboratory conditions: cleanroom, electromagnetic interference chamber (EMI), and thermal-vacuum chamber (TVAC). Show less

Troy, New York

Working with the Center for Automation Technologies and Systems (CATS) Robotics Lab and NASA Goddard on robotic manipulation in space research. Our current focus is on the manipulation of massive objects in space with weak and flexible manipulator arms.

Latham, New York

Designed test apparatus for accelerated life testing of fuel cell power unit components.Researched and analyzed field failures of components to mitigate and resolve component failures.

Research and design projects related to catalytically active aerogels.

Green Island, New York

Fabricated and assembled process automation equipment for use with compostable alternatives to foam packaging.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechanical Engineering (Robotics)

Dissertation: Robotic Manipulation of Massive Objects in Space Advisor: John T. Wen

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, SAE Baja Team; Captain (2011-2012)