Jinglang Feng

Dr. Jinglang Feng is a Senior Lecturer in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at the University of Strathclyde, within the Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on advanced aerospace systems, including orbital dynamics, uncertainty quantification, autonomous navigation, and space robotics. She holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology and has conducted postdoctoral research at Nanjing University and the Purple Mountain Observatory. Her work addresses challenges in space sustainability, such as asteroid deflection, active debris removal (ADR), and in-orbit servicing (ISAM).

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology (Focus: Nonlinear Dynamics Modelling)
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Nanjing University and Purple Mountain Observatory
• Research Interests:
  • Irregular Gravity Modelling
  • Resonance Dynamics and Chaos Estimation
  • AI-Based Sensor Fusion and Autonomous Navigation
  • Space Robotics and Robotic Arm Control

Key awards include the 2023 Robust Trajectory Design Award (Hera Mission) and 2022 Excellent Reviewer for the Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics. She actively contributes to professional organizations like the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Astrodynamics Committee.

Her projects include leading initiatives on AI-driven space operations (A14S3), solar power satellite analysis (SOLERO), and sensor fusion for asteroid navigation. Current research emphasizes sustainable space technologies, such as robotic arm control for debris removal and AI-enhanced navigation systems.