Flight Dynamics, Controls and Space
Researchers in this area deal with problems involving dynamics, optimization and control. Topics range from the optimal design of deep space orbits and attitude control of spacecraft to the design and control of ocean wave energy converters.
Faculty Expertise
Ossama Abdelkhalik
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Space trajectory optimization, spacecraft control, control of ocean wave energy converters
Dae-Young Lee
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Space system design, development, and operation
Peter Sherman
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Statistics and control theory
Bong Wie
Ph.D., Stanford University
Guidance, control and
astrodynamics