Daniele Mortari

Daniele Mortari is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University and serves as Chief Space Scientist at AeroSpace Technology, Research & Operations (ASTRO). His research focuses on attitude and position determination systems, satellite constellations, sensor data processing, algorithms in linear algebra, and the Theory of Functional Connections (TFC), a framework he has extensively developed for functional interpolation and solving differential equations.

He holds editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of the Functional Interpolation section in Mathematics and contributed to a seminal book on TFC. His work integrates advanced mathematical techniques with aerospace engineering challenges, such as optimal trajectory design and spacecraft navigation. Mortari’s research team includes PhD and MS students like Kwon Yong Jae, John Deluca, and Benjamin Jacobs. His publications span topics from orbital mechanics to numerical methods, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

Key contributions include TFC applications in solving boundary-value problems, geodesic analysis, and physics-informed neural networks. Mortari’s labs and collaborations emphasize innovation in space systems and computational mathematics, with ongoing projects on energy-optimal landing techniques and constellation design.