Hasnain Zohaib

Hasnain Zohaib is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. His research develops computational and experimental frameworks for autonomous systems, aerospace applications, and robotic perception.

Education:

• Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland (2014)
• M.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland (2012)
• B.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland (2008)

Research integrates machine learning with fluid dynamics for aerospace challenges, including lunar landing systems and high-speed autonomy. Robotic perception work advances damage assessment algorithms using 3D point clouds. Recent projects focus on sim-to-real transferability and extraterrestrial infrastructure development.

Publications demonstrate expertise in computational modeling of particulate flows, robotic localization in low-feature environments, and adaptive aerospace structures. Applied research supports NASA lunar missions through erosion mitigation and landing technologies.

Leads projects funded by aerospace and robotics consortia, collaborating with industry partners on space exploration and terrestrial automation.