Ph.D. Theses

• Jun, W.; “Performance of a Low Infrastructure Navigation System for Planetary Surface Users,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2023.
• Fear, A.; “Application of Model Predictive Control for the Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking of Small Satellites,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2023.
• Núñez Garzón, U.E.; “On the Foundations, Quantification, and Interpretation of Stochastic Collision Risk Indicators in Spacecraft Formations,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2023.
• Sarton Du Jonchay, T.; “Framework for the Design and Operations of Sustainable On-Orbit Servicing Infrastructures Dedicated to Geosynchronous Satellites,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2022.
• Lee, H.; “Design and Operations of Satellite Constellations for Complex Regional Coverage,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2022.
• Hart, K.; “A Micromechanically-Informed Model of Thermal Spallation with Application to Propulsive Landing,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2021.
• Chen, H.; “Interdisciplinary Space Logistics Optimization Framework for Large-Scale Space Exploration,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2021.
• Brew, J.; “Using Sample-Based Continuation Techniques to Efficiently Compute Subspace Reachable Sets and Pareto Surfaces,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2019.
• Sidor, A.; “Design and Manufacturing of Conformal Ablative Heatshields,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2019.
• Ali, H.; “Magnetohydrodynamic Energy Generation and Flow Control for Planetary Entry Vehicles,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2019.
• Long, A.; “Development of a Passively Stable Pyramid Sail to Deorbit Small Satellites,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
• Stevenson, T.; “Development of Multi-functional Structures for Small Satellites,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
• Schulte, P.; “A State Machine Architecture for Aerospace Vehicle Fault Protection,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
• Murphy, T.; “Integrated Tasking, Processing, and Orbit Determination for Optical Sensors in a Space Situational Awareness Framework,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
• Jaunzemis, A.; “Predictive Sensor Tasking and Decision Support for Space Situational Awareness Using Evidential Reasoning,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
• McBryde, C.; “Spacecraft Visual Navigation Using Appearance Matching and Multi-Spectral Sensor Fusion,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2018.
• Worthy, J..; “Initialization of Sequential Estimation for Unobservable Dynamical Systems Using Partial Information in the Presence of Systemic Uncertainty,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2017.
• Coder, R.; “Multi-Objective Design of Small Telescopes and Their Application to Space Object Characterization,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2016
• Favaro, F.; “Safety Supervisory Control, Model-Based Hazard Monotoring, and Temporal Logic: Dynamic Risk-Informed Safety Interventions and Accident Prevention,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2016
• Hill, J.; “Mechanical Property Determination for Flexible Material Systems,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2016
• Spencer, D.; “Automated Trajectory Control for Proximity Operations Using Relative Orbital Elements,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2015.
• Putnam, Z.; “Improved Analytical Methods for Assessment of Hypersonic Drag-Modulation Trajectory Control,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2015
• Cordell, C.; “Computational Fluid Dynamics and Analytical Modeling of Supersonic Retropropulsion Flowfield Structures across a Wide Range of Potential Vehicle Configurations,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
• Dutta, S.; “Statistical Methods for Reconstruction of Entry, Descent, and Landing Performance with Application to Vehicle Design,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
• Mahzari, M.; “Inverse Estimation Methodology for the Analysis of Aeroheating and Thermal Protection System Data,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
• Arora, N.; “High Performance Algorithms to Improve the Runtime Computation of Spacecraft Trajectories,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
• Chua, Z.; “System Design Considerations for Human-Automation Function Allocation During Lunar Landing,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
• Steinfeldt, B.; “The Multidisciplinary Design Problem as a Dynamical System,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2013.
• Brathwaite, J.; “Value-Informed Space Systems Design and Acquisition,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
• Arney, D.; “Rule-based Graph Theory to Enable Exploration of the Space System Architecture Design Space,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
• Grant, M.; “Rapid Simultaneous Hypersonic Aerodynamic and Trajectory Optimization for Conceptual Design,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
• Korzun, A.; “Aerodynamic and Performance Characterization of Supersonic Retropropulsion for Application to Planetary Entry and Descent,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
• Lafleur, J.; “A Markovian State-Space Framework for Integrating Flexibility into Space System Design Decisions,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
• Otero, R.; “Problem Decomposition by Mutual Information and Force-Based Clustering,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
• Tanner, C.; “Aeroelastic Analysis and Testing of Supersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2012.
• Wells, G.; “A Comparison of Multiple Techniques for the Reconstruction of Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectories and Atmospheres,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2011.
• Lantoine, G.; “A Methodology for Robust Optimization of Low-Thrust Trajectories in Multi-Body Environments,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2010.
• Alemany, K.; “Design Space Pruning Heuristics and Global Optimization Method for Conceptual Design of Low-Thrust Asteroid Tour Missions,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2009.
• Clark, I.; “Aerodynamic Design, Analysis and Validation of a Supersonic Inflatable Decelerator,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2009.
• Dec, J.; “Three Dimensional Finite Element Ablative Thermal Response Analysis Applied to Heatshield Penetration Design,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2009.
• Young, J.; “A Value Proposition for Lunar Architectures Utilizing On-orbit Propellant Refueling,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2008.
• Krevor, Z.; “A Methodology to Link Cost and Reliability for Launch Vehicle Design,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
• Kokan, T.; “Characterizing High-Energy-Density Propellants for Space Propulsion Applications,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
• Young, D.; “An Innovative Methodology for Allocating Reliability and Cost in a Lunar Exploration Architecture,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
• Rohrschneider, R.; “Variable-Fidelity Hypersonic Aeroelastic Analysis of Thin-Film Ballutes for Aerocapture,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2007.
• Sakai, T.; “A Study of Variable Isp Trajectories for Solar System Exploration,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2004.
• St. Germain, B.; “Technique for the Optimization of the Powerhead Configuration and Performance of Liquid Rocket Engines,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2003.
• Way, D.; “Uncertainty Optimization Applied to the Monte Carlo Analysis of Planetary Entry Trajectories,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2001.
• McCormick, D.; “Distributed Uncertainty Analysis Techniques for Conceptual Launch Vehicle Design,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2001.
• Bradford, J.; “A Technique for Rapid Prediction of Aftbody Nozzle Performance for Hypersonic Launch Vehicle Design,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2001.
• Budianto, I.; “A Collaborative Optimization Approach to Improve the Design and Development of Satellite Constellations,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2000.
• Krothapolli (Ledsinger), L.; “Solutions to Decomposed Branching Trajectories with Powered Flyback Using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization,” School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 2000.