Nicholas Yielding

Nicholas Yielding is an active-duty military academic and faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), part of Air University within the U.S. Air Force. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and conducts research in satellite swarm guidance, optical imaging, and photodetector calibration.

Education:

• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2023
• M.S., Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2017
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida, 2011

His research interests lie at the intersection of aerospace systems and electrical engineering, with a focus on applying machine learning to satellite coordination and improving imaging systems through statistical calibration techniques. His work supports defense modeling, space-based sensing, and autonomous satellite operations.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying reinforcement learning to satellite swarm behavior and enhancing photodetector accuracy without relying on calibrated light sources, demonstrating innovation in both space systems and optical instrumentation.

No scientific awards were mentioned in the available text.

Nicholas Yielding has served as a researcher and graduate student at AFIT, advised by Dr. Stephen Cain and Maj Joseph Curro. While no formal students are listed, he has contributed to peer-reviewed research in defense and optical engineering. There is no mention of external grants, but his work appears to be supported by military research channels.

He is affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering at AFIT, which is part of the Graduate School of Engineering and Management, focusing on advanced technological research for national defense applications.