معرفی
Dr. Matt Harris is Associate Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Utah State University's College of Engineering. His Autonomy, Robotics, Control, and Optimization (ARCO) Group researches advanced control systems for aerospace applications. Research areas include convex optimization methods for spacecraft guidance, nonlinear control theory, and trajectory planning.
Recent publications demonstrate innovations in Bayesian optimization for energy systems, fixed-time nonlinear control, and bio-inspired aircraft stabilization. His textbook Optimal Spacecraft Guidance (2023) is used in graduate aerospace programs.
Honors include 2025 Department Researcher of the Year, multiple teaching/mentoring awards, and recognition from AIAA for journal review excellence. Dr. Harris currently advises 5 PhD students working on astrodynamics, aircraft control, and optimization problems.
