
Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering
2271 Howe Hall - Room 2335
Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011-2271
Phone: (515) 294-6956
Fax: (515) 294-3262
plu
iastate.edu
Education
University of Michigan, Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, 1988
University of Michigan, M.E., Aerospace Engineering, 1984
Beijing Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, B.E., Aerospace Engineering, 1982
Teaching
Prof. Lu teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in controls, guidance and navigation, astrodynamics and flight mechanics.
Research, Teaching, and Extension Keywords
Prof. Lu's research interests are in aerospace guidance, nonlinear control theory, flight control, and optimal control. His recent research focus is on on-board autonomy of the guidance and control systems for aerospace vehicles.