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Fairfax, Va, Us

San Diego, California, Us

California, Maryland, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

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

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

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

College Park, Md, Us

• 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

Arlington, Va, Us

• 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

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

Master Of Science (Ms), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering