معرفی
Jay Wilhelm is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, Ohio University, and serves as Director of the Avionics Engineering Center. His research focuses on Aerial Robotics, UAV design and testing (including path planning and collision avoidance), energy-neutral sensors, and flight simulation. He is also affiliated with the Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment.
Key research themes include:
- UAV guidance systems using vector fields and Bézier curves
- Lidar and computer vision-based positioning
- Hybrid projectile systems and wind turbine technology
Recent work emphasizes autonomous systems applications, such as leader-follower formation flight, trilateration positioning, and neural network-based cooperative localization. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and holds multiple patents related to avionics and sensor systems.
Notable projects include:
- Development of a LiDAR-camera hybrid positioning system
- Circulation-controlled vertical axis wind turbine analysis
- Collision avoidance algorithms for small UAVs
His lab work involves collaboration with industry on projects like the S-duct inlet design and thrust vectoring mechanisms for drones. He advises students on avionics, robotics, and aerodynamics-related research.
