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Washington, Dc, Us

Neural Network Based Optimal Control of Asymmetric Quadrotor UAVs August 2023 – May 2025 • Derived the differential equations of motion for asymmetrically loaded quadrotor platforms.• Developed a non-linear programming optimization problem to be solved numerically to generate training data.• Designed and implemented a neural network architecture with three hidden layers, each containing 100 neurons.• Utilized High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure due to the… Show more Neural Network Based Optimal Control of Asymmetric Quadrotor UAVs August 2023 – May 2025 • Derived the differential equations of motion for asymmetrically loaded quadrotor platforms.• Developed a non-linear programming optimization problem to be solved numerically to generate training data.• Designed and implemented a neural network architecture with three hidden layers, each containing 100 neurons.• Utilized High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure due to the computational complexity of the project. Show less

Exploring the Effects of Asymmetric Loading in Quadcopter PlatformsAugust 2022 – May 2023 • Created mathematical models of unmanned ariel vehicles to explore model-based design, controller design, and performance validation. • Performed literature reviews to identify topics to pursue, build a foundation for potential publications, and apply novel techniques to our research.• Designed an experiment to compare the results determined from simulation to a vehicle in a free-flight… Show more Exploring the Effects of Asymmetric Loading in Quadcopter PlatformsAugust 2022 – May 2023 • Created mathematical models of unmanned ariel vehicles to explore model-based design, controller design, and performance validation. • Performed literature reviews to identify topics to pursue, build a foundation for potential publications, and apply novel techniques to our research.• Designed an experiment to compare the results determined from simulation to a vehicle in a free-flight scenario. Extending the Applications of a Vicon Motion Capture System August 2019 – May 2021 • Developed and tested potential methods of quantitative flow visualization using a motion capture system.• Presented research findings at the West Virginia University Undergraduate Research Symposium. • Volunteered on a panel to give advice and answer questions for aspiring undergraduate researchers. Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, Aerospace Engineering

Emphasis in Dynamics and Controls

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering