Praveen Shankar

Dr. Praveen Shankar is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University (2004 and 2007). Prior to CSULB, he served as a Lecturer of Aerospace Engineering at Arizona State University from 2007 to 2011. His research focuses on advanced control systems for aerospace applications, with collaborations involving NASA and Air Force Research Laboratories. He has authored numerous papers and developed an influential simulation tool for teaching Aircraft Dynamics and Control, recognized by education and technology publications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2007
• M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2004

Research Interests: Dr. Shankar specializes in advanced control systems for aerospace systems, aircraft dynamics, and simulation-based education tools. His work bridges theoretical control methodologies with practical aerospace applications, emphasizing innovation in both technical and pedagogical domains.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Recipient of the AIAA Foundation Orville and Wilbur Wright Graduate Award
• Senior Member of AIAA
• Reviewer for journals/conferences of AIAA, ASME, IEEE, IMechE, and ASEE

Advising & Collaborations: While specific advisees are not listed, his collaborations with NASA and Air Force Research Laboratories highlight active involvement in aerospace research projects. His simulation tool for aircraft dynamics education underscores contributions to pedagogical innovation.

Labs & Teams: His research engages with federal and institutional partnerships, though specific lab names are not mentioned in the text.