Kevin Schroeder is the Associate Director of the Mission Systems Division at the National Security Institute (NSI), Virginia Tech, with a focus on Space Domain Awareness and Proximity Operations. He is also an instructor in the Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Tech, teaching courses such as AOE 3154, AOE 2994/4994, AOE 4984, AOE 6234, and AOE 6984. Position: Associate Director, Mission Systems Division Institution: Virginia Tech National Security Institute (Hume Center) Department: Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Email: schroeder@vt.edu Office: 2036, 1311 Research Center Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061 His research spans advanced aerospace systems and autonomy, with a strong emphasis on space operations and intelligent decision-making in dynamic environments. Schroeder's work is centered on space systems, including astrodynamics, orbit determination, CubeSat development, and AI-driven autonomy for swarming and in-space assembly. His expertise bridges mechanical engineering, aerospace systems, and machine learning, contributing to next-generation space mission design and operational awareness. Although no recent publications are listed in the provided text, his research areas suggest a strong focus on computational methods in space situational awareness, optimal control, and autonomous systems for distributed spacecraft operations. NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Fellow Kevin Schroeder advises graduate and undergraduate students through directed research courses (AOE 2994/4994, AOE 4984, AOE 6984) and contributes to the academic training of aerospace engineers at Virginia Tech. While specific grants are not mentioned, his NIAC fellowship indicates involvement in high-impact, innovative research projects with national significance. He continues to contribute to both education and advanced research in aerospace systems. He is affiliated with the Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology, a key research hub at Virginia Tech focused on national defense, cybersecurity, and advanced engineering solutions. His work in the Mission Systems Division contributes to space domain awareness and secure aerospace operations, aligning with national security objectives.








