Collaborative Autonomy Development - Algorithms Lead- Scrum team lead- Implemented radio navigation algorithm to provide alternate positioning solution when GPS denied based on relative position measurements between vehicles- Developed and implemented onboard mission planning infrastructure to be robust to comms loss and dropouts- Assisted in preparation, execution, and analysis of flight test with UAVs demonstrating collaborative autonomy behaviors and functionality- Helped integrate collaborative autonomy framework onto two legacy missile platforms for flight testing- Developed synchronized pattern following algorithmAdaptive Autopilot Research- Helped research and investigate potential adaptive control strategies that could be incorporated with existing missile autopilot algorithms- Implemented adaptive autopilot in Simulink and C++ for start/unstart behavior of hypersonic vehicle- Evaluated performance of adaptive autopilot using Monte Carlo analysis running 6DOF simulation

Center for Advanced Machine Mobility• Meta-Optimization- Developed innovative algorithm for solving optimization problems by deploying multiple optimizers effectively using machine learning techniques- Performed parameter estimation using meta-optimization on a new smart projectile equipped with microspoilers using simulated and experimental test data- Applied meta-optimization to calibrate inertial sensors for use on parafoil systems• Innovative Projectile Controller Design- Explored effectiveness of impact point model predictive control of a spin-stabilized projectile equipped with new paddle control mechanism- Performed trajectory simulations using rigid body flight dynamics model- Developed controller protector to prevent occurrence of occasional instability during flight• Projectile Nonlinear Stability Analysis- Explored techniques for determining the stability of nonlinear projectile dynamics- Developed simplified nonlinear model for projectile angle of attack dynamics- Performed stability analysis on spin and fin stabilized projectiles with nonlinear aerodynamic components- Validated model through comparison to experimental test flight results- Investigated potential use of nonlinear stability analysis techniques and practical stability to guide development of projectile control strategies• Multi-body Projectile Dynamics Simulation- Explored various computation time improvement techniques for Multi-Boom multi-body smart projectile simulator algorithm- Employed linear model to approximate constraint forces and moments to reduce calls to constraint computation subroutine- Evaluated multiple iterative methods for solving linear systems including stationary and Krylov techniques

• Implemented flexible aerodynamic model for Boom projectile flight dynamics simulation algorithm• Designed control algorithm for new highly maneuverable projectile equipped with canards to track and accurately impact a moving target using proportional navigation guidance• Developed control algorithms to replicate aerodynamic test procedures for use in coupled projectile CFD/RBD/FCS virtual experimental trajectories

• Gamera Human Powered Helicopter Project- Worked with other undergraduate and graduate students in the design and construction of a human powered helicopter - Assisted in the construction of the blades that were used for testing of the Gamera and Gamera II aircraft- Helped conduct strength and balancing testing of completed spars and blades• Honors Research Project May 2011-May 2012- Explored feasibility of using a cable tied to the tip of the blades to reduce tip deflection and improve ground effect performance- Developed code to predict deflections and stresses in spar under tie down conditions

• Revision of CH-47F Acceptance Test Procedure- Collected comments and feedback from Boeing test pilots and Integrated Product Teams- Built metric tool for tracking and monitoring changes to document- Completed draft for submission for review• Analyzed data on issues related to flight controls and aircraft leaks to be used in a Root Cause and Corrective Action process