Hector Gutierrez

Hector Gutierrez is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology's College of Engineering and Science. He also holds an affiliate faculty position in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences within the same college.

• Motion Control
• Electromechanical Systems
• Mechatronics
• Aerospace Systems
• Vision-Based Navigation
• Autonomous Systems
• Instrumentation

His research focuses on aerospace systems, autonomous navigation, and control mechanisms, with applications in spacecraft dynamics, robotics, and sensor technologies. Recent publications highlight his work in vibration control, eddy current modeling, and reinforcement learning for spacecraft automation. Collaborative efforts include GPS-denied navigation and electromagnetic actuation for energy-efficient spacecraft control.

Notable awards include the 2003 Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, 2001 NSF Career Award, and multiple Florida Tech research excellence recognitions. Affiliations include the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

Contact: hgutier@fit.edu | Office: F.W. Olin Engineering Complex, 214 | Phone: (321) 674-7321