About Me
I am an incoming Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Liverpool, working on the UKRI REMORA Project that focuses on swarm-based capture and planetary-defense robotics. My work combines spacecraft dynamics, control theory, and intelligent autonomy to enable the next generation of on-orbit operations. I will focus on hardware-in-the-loop simulations and experimental validation of multi-agent robotic systems for asteroid tracking and characterization.
I recently completed my Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, where I built DYNAMOS. This 12-DOF hardware-in-the-loop spacecraft simulator mimics free-floating dynamics for space-servicing studies. My broader research spans robot dynamics/control, space actuators (CMGs, reaction wheels), machine learning, and intelligent control, with over 30 publications, multiple awards, and fellowships from SRIDE and IRiS.
I’ve taught Intelligent Robotics to graduate students, mentored numerous undergraduates, and contributed to multi-agency research collaborations funded by AFOSR, NSF, and industry. My academic philosophy is rooted in curiosity and the development of technologies that make even a tiny contribution to some of our biggest challenges: how we explore and understand space.
Outside the lab, I’m passionate about hiking, adventure sports, and rock music, and I believe in lifelong learning through exploration, whether that’s testing my hardware in the lab or climbing a new trail.
At heart, I’m driven by a simple vision: to advance engineering for space exploration while inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers to dream bigger.
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I am also open to collaborations and discussions on new research ideas.