Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

• -Teach classes related to analytical/mathematical techniques, control systems, and modeling and simulation for aerospace systems.

Aug 2019 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Apr 2016 – Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Perform research on commercial and civilian applications for unmanned aerial systems.
• Investigate aerodynamic effects of ice accretions on swept wing aircraft.
• Teach courses on control systems, aircraft simulation, flight mechanics, UAS design, and aircraft flight operations.

Sep 2007 – Apr 2016 · 8 yrs 7 mos

• Perform research in autonomous algorithms, remotely piloted vehicles, risk assessment of unmanned systems in the National Airspace System, human/robotic interaction, and other aerospace engineering applications.
• Interact and maintain relationships with industry partners and organizations.
• Write and create proposals to respond to solicitations from various funding agencies.
• Primary instructor for graduate and undergraduate engineering classes on topics including atmospheric flight mechanics, control system sensors and actuators, and simulation and control of flight vehicles.
• Responsibilities included performing lectures, creating homework and exams, creating and maintaining laboratory experiments, and holding office hours.