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Herb O Hoffmannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Safety Management System in Aviation
• Project Management
• Aviation Safety
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Herb O Hoffmann is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Aeronautics, College of Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Aeronautical Science Management) from Northcentral University and a Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle. His career spans 37 years in military aviation, air traffic control, and safety management. He served as a U.S. Air Force Air Battle Manager, pilot, and safety expert at German Air Traffic Control (DFS). His research focuses on aviation safety, project management, human factors, and navigation systems. Dr. Hoffmann has taught since 2004 at Embry-Riddle and DFS Academy. Key achievements include leading the GBAS Bremen project, managing safety cases for unmanned systems (e.g., EuroHawk), and serving as a safety lead for European airspace initiatives like FABEC and SESAR. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds FAA flight instructor certifications. Education: Ph.D., Northcentral University (2008) M.A.S., Embry-Riddle (2004) B.A., University of Puget Sound (International Affairs) His research explores CRM, UAV accident analysis, and navigation technologies. Notable articles include studies on crew resource management and ground-based augmentation systems. He has received numerous military honors, including the Air Medal and Commendation Medal. As a faculty advisor, he guided student research on long-duration spaceflight and air traffic surveillance systems. His professional expertise bridges academia, industry, and safety innovation in aviation.

Robert O. Waltonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aviation
• Supply Chain Management
• Air Cargo Operations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert O. Walton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Decision Sciences and Analytics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and expertise in Aviation, Supply Chain Management, and Air Cargo Operations. Previously, he served as Executive Director of Campus Operations International and Associate Dean of Academic Support for Embry-Riddle in Europe. Education includes a Ph.D. from Northcentral University and multiple master's degrees in Aviation, Logistics, and Business Administration from Embry-Riddle and Sacred Heart University. His research focuses on aviation safety, logistics innovation, and air cargo systems, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications and several textbooks. Walton’s research trends emphasize safety analysis, additive manufacturing in aviation, AI applications, and gender demographics in aviation accidents. His award-winning work includes the 2019 Faculty of the Year and 2024 Teaching Award. He advises on academic governance as a Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees and teaches courses in supply chain management, logistics, and aviation analytics.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Control Systems
• Space Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brett Newman is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University (ODU), part of the Batten College of Engineering & Technology. His research focuses on aerospace systems, including space vehicle guidance, navigation, and control technologies. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University (1992), and M.S./B.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University (1985/1983). Notable work includes a Federal grant ($22,852) for 'Space Vehicle Guidance, Navigation, Control, And Estimation Operations Technologies' (2015–2017). A key publication analyzes aircraft stall phenomena using nonlinearity index theory, published in Aerospace Science & Technology (2017). Contact: bnewman@odu.edu or 757-683-5860.

• Event-Driven Control
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Robotics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sylvain Durand Chamontin serves as an Associate Professor at INSA Strasbourg, affiliated with the ICube research laboratory (UMR 7357) and the AVR (Automation, Vision, Robotics) team. His teaching encompasses advanced automation (anti-windup, Smith predictor, LQ control), embedded systems/IoT, motorization/axis control, linear automation (state feedback, observers), and sequential automation (GRAFCET, GEMMA) for electrical engineering, mechatronics, and mechanical engineering students across 2nd–5th year programs. His research centers on frugal design and control of embedded cyber-physical/robotic systems under resource constraints, with a dedicated focus on non-periodic sampling and event-driven techniques . Key domains include event-driven control architectures, dynamic vision sensor-based visual servoing, aerial robotics (UAVs/aerial manipulators), and swarm robotics. This work systematically reduces computational load, communication overhead, and energy consumption while maintaining robust performance in resource-limited environments—critical for embedded implementations in drones and cyber-physical systems. Analysis of Durand's 15 most recent publications (2022–2025) reveals a dominant trend in event-driven control for robotics, increasingly integrating machine learning for adaptive tuning. His work targets practical applications in aerial robotics, including UAV stabilization under ground effects, elastic-suspension aerial manipulation, and event-based visual servoing. A strong emphasis on frugality permeates techniques like non-periodic sampling and resource-aware control strategies, directly addressing hardware limitations in embedded platforms. Durand mentors award-winning PhD students including M. Pivert (Best Student Paper Award, IFAC Robotics 2025), T. Paul (i-PhD Innovation Contest 2022), and A. Yiğit (Best PhD Award in French Robotics 2021). He leads multiple ANR-funded projects: e-VISER (event-driven visual control, 2018–2021), DexterWide (cable robots, 2015–2018), and current initiatives eSWARM (modular UAVs, 2023–2025), muteSWARM (acoustic swarm control, 2023–2027), STRAD (street art drone, 2022–2026), TIR4sTREEt (urban micro-climatology, 2022–2026), and dark-NAV (GPS-denied navigation, 2021–2025). Within ICube's AVR team, Durand drives laboratory development of the dextAIR robot (omnidirectional aerial manipulator with elastic suspension) and embedded control systems for cable-driven parallel robots and swarm robotics. His experimental work emphasizes real-time implementation, energy efficiency, and frugal engineering principles—translating theoretical event-driven control into hardware solutions for resource-constrained robotic applications.

Samik Bhattacharyaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Experimental Fluid Mechanics
• Aerodynamics
• Flow Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Samik Bhattacharya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He is affiliated with the Center for Advanced Turbine and Energy Research (CATER) at UCF. His research focuses on experimental fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and flow control using advanced optical diagnostics like PIV and PTV. Education: B.Tech., National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India (2005) M.S., Aerospace Engineering, Auburn University (2009) Ph.D., The Ohio State University (2013) Research Interests: Vortex dynamics Unsteady fluid mechanics Control of wakes using plasma actuators Fluid-structure interactions His work explores applications in turbine energy systems, aerodynamic stability, and bio-inspired flight mechanisms. Grants & Awards: NSF CAREER Grant (2021) Advising & Labs: Part of CATER, focusing on turbine and energy research Experimental Fluid Mechanics Lab at UCF His research bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with engineering applications, including gust mitigation, wing design optimization, and flow control strategies.

• Space Systems
• Small Satellites
• Ocean Worlds Exploration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paula do Vale Pereira is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida’s College of Engineering. She leads research in deep space exploration technologies, focusing on small spacecraft and probes for ocean worlds like Europa and Enceladus. Her work includes cryobot development for subsurface ice exploration and CubeSat mission design. Education: She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from MIT, an M.S. in Thermal Sciences from MIT, B.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business/Management. Prior roles include Assistant Professor at Florida Institute of Technology, Visiting Researcher at NASA JPL, and internships at Facebook Connectivity Labs and Stone Aerospace. Research Interests: Her studies bridge planetary science and engineering, emphasizing thermal systems for extreme environments, CubeSat applications, and mission architecture for ocean worlds. She collaborates with NASA’s Outer Planets Assessment Group and chairs AIAA Small Satellite Technical Committee’s Technical Affairs Subcommittee. Publications & Awards: Over 30 papers, 600+ citations, 2 book chapters, and patents. Recognitions include the AAS Molly Macauley Award, TVML Fellowship, and Amelia Earhart Fellowship. Her work spans NASA-funded projects and industry partnerships. Professional Activities: Leads the Ocean Worlds Working Group’s Technology Subgroup, participates in AIAA committees, and advises on CubeSat missions. Her research team develops open-source tools for CubeSat control systems and thermal modeling frameworks.

Tarek Elgoharyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astrodynamics
• Optimal Control
• Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tarek Elgohary is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He serves as Director of the Astrodynamics and Space Robotics Laboratory, focusing on space systems research. Prior to joining UCF, he held postdoctoral and visiting scholar positions at Texas A&M University and the University of California, Irvine. His research spans astrodynamics, optimal control, robotics, and space situational awareness. Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering – Texas A&M University M.S. in Aerospace Engineering – Texas A&M University B.S. in Mechanical Engineering – American University in Cairo Elgohary's research employs advanced computational methods including radial basis functions, machine learning, and analytical perturbation techniques. His work addresses space navigation, uncertainty propagation, and robotic systems for spacecraft motion emulation, with recent focus on cislunar orbit modeling and space debris tracking. His publications demonstrate trends in machine learning applications for orbital mechanics, uncertainty quantification , and space situational awareness . Key methodologies include physics-informed neural networks, octree-based coverage algorithms, and adaptive variational iteration techniques. Heep Fellowship (2013-14) Aerospace Engineering Graduate Fellowship (2012-13) Regents Fellowship (2008-09) Elgohary's laboratory develops algorithms for space exploration missions, including lunar dust mitigation strategies and autonomous spacecraft control systems. His team works on hardware-in-the-loop testing for flight validation and parallel computing architectures for space domain awareness.

FRANCESCO FERRACUTIمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Control Systems
• Robotics
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Francesco Ferracuti is a Researcher at the Department of Information Engineering (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy). His work focuses on advanced control systems, robotics, brain-computer interfaces, and energy management. Key research themes include fault-tolerant control, autonomous navigation, and human-machine interaction through wearable sensors. Research interests span across: Control Engineering (MIMO systems, PID control, Model Predictive Control) Robotics (mobile robotics, UAVs, smart wheelchairs) Neuroengineering (EEG-based BCI, cognitive workload assessment) Energy Systems (renewable integration, home energy management) Data-Driven Methods (machine learning, system identification) Publications emphasize innovative solutions like EEG-driven obstacle avoidance and thermal stress monitoring for smart wheelchairs, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches combining robotics with biometrics. His work on fault detection in multirotors and energy optimization algorithms highlights practical applications in both industrial and healthcare domains. Current projects include the E-MOTIVE initiative for mobility solutions via affective computing and BCI. His lab develops cutting-edge algorithms for cyber-physical systems security and predictive maintenance in industrial equipment.

• Aeroacoustics
• Propeller Noise
• Propeller-wing Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Deepak Akiwate is a University Fellow specializing in aeroacoustics at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment, where he focuses on installed propeller noise prediction and control. Previously, he worked at the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre at the University of Southampton, conducting research on noise prediction for new propeller-driven aircraft architectures. His educational background includes: PhD in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from IIT Hyderabad (2014-2019) M. Tech in Mechanical Design from IIT Hyderabad (2012-2014) Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (2006-2010) Dr. Akiwate's research spans the critical domain of aeroacoustics with particular emphasis on propeller noise mechanisms, propeller-wing interactions, and innovative noise control solutions. His work bridges theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and practical applications in aerospace engineering. He has made significant contributions to understanding noise generation in unmanned aerial systems, fixed-wing VTOL configurations, and overlapping propeller systems, with applications for urban air mobility. His research integrates cutting-edge additive manufacturing techniques to develop novel acoustic metamaterials and noise control structures. Analysis of his publication record reveals a clear research trajectory from fundamental acoustic material properties to complex aeroacoustic systems. Early work focused on additive manufactured acoustic materials and periodic structures, while more recent publications center on propeller noise mechanisms in practical aircraft configurations. His research shows strong industry collaboration, particularly with Rolls-Royce and Boeing, and addresses critical challenges in developing quieter aircraft for future urban air mobility applications. His scientific recognition includes: University Fellowship in Aeroacoustics (2023-2028) Young Professional Grant from International Institute of Noise Control Engineering (2019) Prime Minister's Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research (2015-2019) Excellence in Research award from IIT Hyderabad (2016) Gold Medal from Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (2014) Dr. Akiwate actively contributes to the academic community as an Early Career Editorial Board member for the journal Drones, peer reviewer for the Journal of Sound and Vibration and Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, and as an organizer for the Quiet Drones 2024 conference. He has secured research funding through projects like FANTASIA (Future Noise Technologies And Systems Integration Analytics) with Rolls-Royce and AKT With Greenjets. As an early career representative for UKAN+ Physical Acoustics, he plays a key role in connecting academic research with industry applications in acoustics engineering. His work is centered within the Acoustics Innovation Institute at the University of Salford, where he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address complex noise challenges in aerospace applications. He has organized significant events including the UK Acoustics Network Plus workshop on Careers in Acoustics and served as session chair for AIAA conferences on propeller noise.

Krishna Busawonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonlinear Control
• Fault Detection and Isolation
• Mathematical Modeling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Krishna Busawon is a leading academic in Control Systems Engineering and Head of the Electrical Power and Control research group at Northumbria University's Faculty of Engineering and Environment. He holds a PhD from the University of Lyon and has held roles at Simon Fraser University (Canada) and the University of Nuevo León (Mexico) before joining Northumbria in 2000. His career includes appointments as Senior Lecturer (2000), Reader (2008), and Professor (2013). Education: Bachelor's in Mathematics and Fundamental Sciences, University of St-Etienne (1989) BEng and MSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Lyon (1990–1991) MPhil and PhD in Control Systems Engineering, University of Lyon (1992–1996) Research Interests: Mathematical modeling and nonlinear control theory Fault detection and isolation in mechanical, power, and biotechnological systems Recent focus on compressive sensing, chaos communications, and hybrid systems Awards and Affiliations: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Fellow Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (FIET) Senior Member of IEEE Chair of the IEEE Control Systems Chapter for the UK and Ireland (2019–present) Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator for the €110k EU-funded THREE-Lanka project (2021–2024) on renewable energy technologies Lingusitics Course collaboration with the Regional Center and Nancy Territorial Center (2020) Leadership: Oversees the 5 PhD students currently under his supervision and directs the Electrical Power and Control research group at Northumbria.

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Autonomous Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jesus Pestana Puerta is a researcher at the Institute of Computer Graphics and Vision (ICG) within the Faculty of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering at TU Graz. He holds a PhD in Automation and Robotics from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM). With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in Aerial Robotics, focusing on vision-based solutions for drone navigation, obstacle avoidance, and autonomous systems. His work bridges research and industry, including prototypes for delivery drones (Post AG) and inventory management systems. Key projects include Overview Obstacle Maps for safe drone navigation and Micro Aerial Projector for stabilized aerial displays. Research interests span visual-inertial odometry, GPS-denied navigation, and technology transfer. He has contributed to robotics competitions (IC CEA, IMAV, IARC) and published extensively in journals like Journal of Field Robotics and conferences such as IROS. His recent work explores cloud-based navigation systems, AI for waste sorting, and automotive embedded systems optimization. Collaborations include startups and industrial partners, emphasizing practical applications of robotics. He has supervised projects in sensor degradation detection, redundant systems, and UAV lifecycle monitoring. His contributions are documented in over 50 publications, with a focus on advancing drone autonomy and real-world deployment.

• Energy Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Waste Management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nebojša Jovičić is a Professor in the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. His research focuses on energy and process engineering with emphasis on renewable energy systems, waste management, and sustainable industrial processes. Research interests include: Energy efficiency in manufacturing processes Sustainable waste treatment technologies Biogas production optimization Circular economy implementation Environmental impact assessment His recent publications demonstrate significant focus on waste management innovations, particularly in municipal solid waste systems, plastic packaging assessment, and biogas production from organic waste co-digestion. Articles frequently explore applications of digital technologies for improving waste collection services and sustainability in industrial supply chains. Laboratory affiliations include serving as Chair of Energy and Process Engineering, with office facilities located in Building B-III-10 at the University of Kragujevac campus.

• Remote Sensing
• Agricultural Technology
• Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Péter Udvardy is an Associate Professor at Óbuda University. He is affiliated with the university's engineering and environmental science programs, located at the Budai Út Campus in Székesfehérvár. His research focuses on advanced technologies such as UAV applications, agricultural sensors, robotics, and environmental monitoring. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary fields like precision agriculture, remote sensing, and GIS-driven urban planning. His work combines theoretical and practical innovations, addressing challenges in renewable energy infrastructure inspection, livestock health monitoring via ingestible sensors, and educational robotics. Notable projects include UAV-based wind turbine assessment and bolus sensor development for dairy cattle. Udvardy emphasizes real-world problem-solving in industrial maintenance, data collection methodologies, and sustainable energy solutions. He maintains a consultation schedule on Mondays and can be reached via udvardy.peter@amk.uni-obuda.hu. His research outputs are publicly accessible via Google Scholar and institutional repositories.

Asif Babaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Asif Baba is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas. His research focuses on cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technology, with a particular emphasis on secure data transmission, phishing detection, and industrial networking. Research Keywords: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IoT, Blockchain, Wireless Sensor Networks Email: Asif.Baba@unt.edu Dr. Baba’s recent publications highlight advancements in IoT security, including secure medical data transmission frameworks and fuzzy logic-based phishing detection systems. He has also contributed to blockchain applications in access control, accounting, and education records verification, alongside innovations in industrial IoT networking and RFID data cleansing. His work spans fog computing, drone simulation, and sensor localization, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to solving real-world challenges through technology.

Douglas Hunsakerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aerodynamic Design
• Aircraft Optimization
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Douglas Hunsaker is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Utah State University (USU), where he has been teaching since 2011. Prior to academia, he worked in industry for four years at Scaled Composites (Stratolaunch and SpaceShipTwo programs) and consulted for drone companies like AeroVironment and Vayu. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2011), USU MS in Mechanical Engineering (2007), Brigham Young University BS in Mechanical Engineering (2005), Brigham Young University Research Interests: Dr. Hunsaker specializes in aerodynamic design and optimization for aircraft, spanning subsonic to hypersonic regimes. His work includes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling, bio-inspired morphing aircraft design, and flight dynamics analysis. He develops tools like MachLine for aerodynamic simulations and MachUp for airframe design. Key Scientific Contributions: His research supports NASA and the Air Force Research Lab through improved aircraft efficiency and rapid design methods. He explores unsteady flows in flapping flight and applies optimization to reduce induced drag and sonic boom loudness in supersonic vehicles. Teaching: Dr. Hunsaker teaches advanced courses in aerodynamics (MAE 5500), flight dynamics (MAE 5510), flight simulation (MAE 6510), and potential flow (MAE 6500). His teaching spans 2016–2024, with a focus on practical applications in aircraft design. Scientific Awards: He received multiple accolades including Graduate Mentor of the Year (2024) , Teacher of the Year (2022) , and Young Investigator Program Recipient (2018) from the Office of Naval Research. His students have placed in AIAA competitions and pursued careers at Boeing, DARPA, and the Air Force Research Lab. Students Mentored: Dr. Hunsaker has supervised over 35 graduate and undergraduate students, including Jeffrey Taylor (PhD, 2022), Christian Bolander (PhD, 2023), and Benjamin Moulton (PhD, 2025). His mentees have contributed to cutting-edge research in morphing wings, sonic boom analysis, and flight simulation tools. Labs and Teams: He leads the AeroLab at USU, focusing on rigorously understanding mathematical and physical principles of flight. The lab develops open-source tools like MachLine and MachUp, and has collaborations with industry leaders such as Sandia National Labs and AeroVironment.