Jeremy Agte

TBA

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Nii Armar

Nii Armar

S.M. Candidate Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '08
B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering with focus on Information Technology, MIT

Research Area: Transportation/Logistics

Thesis Title: An Implementation of Cargo Revenue Management for Space Logistics (tentative)

Publications:

1. Shull S., Gralla E., Armar N., de Weck O., “An Integrated Modeling Tool for Sustainable Space Exploration”, IAC-06-D3.3.1, International Astronautical Congress 2006, IAC 2006, Valencia, Spain, Oct. 2-6, 2006p>
2. Lee G., Jordan E., Benzin K., de Weck O., Armar N., Whiting J, Siddiqi A., ”Integrated Cx Mission Model”, ATA-01-1006, Integrated Design and Analysis Cycle 3 (IDAC3) Study, NASA, October 18, 2007
   
3. Lee, G., de Weck, O., Armar, N., "Use of Design of Experiments in Campaign Logistics Analysis," AIAA Space 2008, 9-11 September, San Diego, California. (submitted)

Awards:

• Winner, AIAA Design/Build/Fly Competition (2007)
• MIT Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics Lockheed Martin Award for Excellence in Systems Engineering Teamwork (2007)
• MIT Ronald E. McNair Award for Academic Excellence (2006)
• MIT Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics Departmental Fellowship (2006)
• MIT Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics Leaders for Manufacturing Award (2006)

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Gergana Bounova

Gergana Bounova

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '05
S.B. Mathematics, MIT '03
S.B. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '03

Research area: Space/Transportation Systems Engineering

Thesis title: Extensibility and Robustness of Complex Engineering Systems

List of publications:

1. Bounova, G., Hovland, S., de Weck. O.," Space Transportation Network Model For Rapid Lunar Architectures Exploration," IAC Valencia 2006
2. Bounova, G., de Weck, O.L., Augmented Network Model for Engineering System Design, International Conference on Complex Systems (ICCS2006), June 25-30, Boston, MA
3. Bounova, G., Ahn, J., Hofstetter, W., Wooster, P., Hassan, R., de Weck, O. L., Selection and Technology Evaluation of Moon/Mars Transportation Architectures AIAA-2005-6790, Space 2005, 30 Sept - 1 Aug, Long Beach, California
4. Bounova G., de Weck O.L., Graph-theoretical Considerations in Design of Large Telescope Arrays for Robustness and Scalability, AIAA-2005-2063, 1st AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Specialist Conference, Austin, Texas, April 18-21, 2005
5. de Weck O.L., Nadir W.D., Wong J.G., Bounova G. and Coffee T.M., Modular Structures for Manned Space Exploration: The Truncated Octahedron as a Building Block, AIAA-2005-2764, 1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery, 30 Jan - 1 Feb 2005, Orlando, Florida
6. Willcox, K. and Bounova, G., Mathematics in Engineering: Identifying, Enhancing and Linking the Implicit Mathematics Curriculum, presented at ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004
7. Bounova G., de Mierry T., de Weck O., Search Algorithms for Space Tug Rendezvous: Simulation and Experiment, 2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Paper # IEEEAC #1281, Big Sky, Montana, March 6-13, 2004
8. Galabova K., Bounova, G., de Weck, O., Hastings, D. Architecting a Family of Space Tugs Based on Orbital Mission Scenarios, AIAA-2003-6368, AIAA Space 2003 Conference and Exhibition, Long Beach, California, 23-25 September 2003

Awards:

• Joyce Warmkessel Graduate Fellowship, Sep 2003- Aug 2004
• Amelia Earhart Fellowship, Zonta International 2006
• Amelia Earhart Fellowship, Zonta International 2007

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Ariane Chepko

Ariane Chepko

S.M. Candidate Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '09
B.S. Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Purdue University '06

Research Area: In-Situ Resource Utilization, Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization

Thesis Title: TBD

Publications: in preparation

Awards: 

• NSF Fellowship, 2006
• Purdue University Koerner Scholarship
• 2nd Place AIAA Central Regional Student Conference, 2006

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Thomas Coffee

Thomas Coffee

Ph.D. Candidate

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '08
S.B. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '05
S.B. Mathematics, MIT '05

Research Area: Astrodynamics, Systems Engineering

Thesis Title:  (tentative): Optimal multi-mission trajectory networks for Moon and Mars exploration

Publications:

1. Coffee TM. 2008. A Modular Programming Language for Engineering Design. Master's Thesis. Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 01 Feb 2008.
2. Coffee TM. 2006. The Future of Integrated Concurrent Engineering in Spacecraft Design. LAI Plenary Conference, San Antonio, TX, 19 - 20 Apr 2006.
3. Coffee TM. 2005. Space Buoys: A Low-Cost Alternative to the Space Elevator. International Astronautical Congress, Fukuoka, Japan, 17-21 Oct 2005.
4. Dong S et al. 2005. Self-Assembling Wireless Autonomously Reconfigurable Modules Concept. International Astronautical Congress, Fukuoka, Japan, 17-21 Oct 2005.
5. Coffee TM. 2005. A Mathematical Model of Vestibular Reactions to Artificial Gravity. International Astronautical Congress, Fukuoka, Japan, 17-21 Oct 2005.
6. de Weck OL, Nadir WD, Wong JG, Bounova G, Coffee TM. 2005. Modular Structures for Manned Space Exploration: The Truncated Octahedron as a Building Block. AIAA-2005-2764. 1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery, Orlando, FL, 30 Jan - 01 Feb 2005.
7. Coffee TM. 2005. Assessment of Design Impacts on Space Shuttle Operations and Recommendations for Manned Space Vehicle Programs. NASA Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL. 22 Jan 2005.
8. Coffee TM. 2004. Propagating Structures in Iterative Maps and Relations to Fundamental Physics. Wolfram Research Institute, Providence, RI, 09 Jul 2004.
9. Wagner EB, Wooster PD, Keesee JE, Kubert HL, Schaffer AM, Coffee TM. Mars Gravity Biosatellite: International Student Training and Public Outreach. 2004-01-2420. SAE 2004 Transactions Journal of Aerospace: 937-942.
10. Coffee TM, Gill SA, Wagner EB, Theis MJ, Tsikata S, Bernal IM, Bryan AW, Merfeld DM, Young LR. 2003. Modeling Vestibular Effects of Artificial Gravity by Gondola Centrifugation in Mice. American Society for Gravitational Space Biology Annual Meeting, Huntsville, AL, 12-16 Nov 2003.
11. Coffee TM, Wagner EB. 2003. Experimental Design for the Mars Gravity Biosatellite Mission. Mars Gravity Program Phase B Review, Cambridge, MA, 22-24 Aug 2003.
12. Coffee TM, Horin CA, Alvira M, Tsikata S, Lopez M, Thrower JE, Nikku M, Fung N. Payload System Preliminary Design for the Mars Gravity Biosatellite. Mars Gravity Program Preliminary Design Review, Cambridge, MA, 25-27 Jan 2003.
13. Coffee TM, Brown EL, Hoogland JD, Holzinger MJ, Wooster PD. 2002. Mars Gravity Biosatellite. World Space Congress, Houston, TX, 13-19 Oct 2002.
14. Wooster PD, Coffee TM, Hoogland JD, Brown EL, Holzinger MJ. 2002. The Mars Gravity Biosatellite Program. International Mars Society Conference, Boulder, CO, 08-11 Aug 2002.
15. Joppin C, Galabova K, Coffee TM, Brown EL, Wooster PD, Hoogland JD. 2002. Design of the Mars Gravity Biosatellite. NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, CA, 28 Feb 2002.
    

Technical reports & presentations:

1. Coffee TM. 2006. Fast Optimal Kinodynamic Path Planning for Autonomous Vehicles in Dynamic Environments. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. 19 Dec 2006.
2. Dong S, Coffee TM. 2006. Overview of the American Aerospace Industry. Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Beijing, China, 03 Jul 2006.
3. Bairstow BK, Baldesarra M, Coffee TM, Fong A, Hofstetter WK, Hong S, Judnick DCL, McCloskey SH, Mellein JA, Underwood JE. 2006. Extensible Planetary Surface Mobility Systems for the Moon and Mars. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. 20 May 2006.
4. Coffee TM. 2004. Radiation Issues for Human Mars Missions. MarsWeek 2004 Conference, Cambridge, MA, 09-11 Apr 2004.
   

Awards: 

• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
• NDSEG Graduate Research Fellowship
• 2003, 2004, & 2005 David J. Shapiro Award for Student-Initiated Special Aeronautical Projects, MIT Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics

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Abraham T. Grindle

Abe Grindle

Dual S.M. Candidate, MIT '09

Aeronautics and Astronautics and Technology and Policy Program (TPP)
Honors B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Parks College of Saint Louis University '06

Research Area: Space Systems Engineering, System Architecture, Logistics, Policy

Thesis Title: TBD

Publications:

1. Grindle, A., de Weck, O., Shull, S., "Autonomous, Real-Time Asset Management System for ISS: Technical and Financial Evaluation," AIAA Space 2008, 9-11 September, San Diego, California.
2. Grindle, A., "Inducement Prizes: Lowering Entry Barriers and Promoting Growth & Innovation in Commercial Space," AIAA Space 2008, 9-11 September, San Diego, California.

Awards: 

• Rhodes Scholarship Finalist, 2005
• Oliver L. Parks Award, 2006, Saint Louis University (Outstanding Graduate in Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, & Technology)

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Paul Grogan

S.M. Candidate, Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT'10
B.S. Engineering Mechanics & Astronautics, University of Wisconsin '08
B.S. Mathematics, University of Wisconsin '08

Research Area: Aerospace Systems, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Thesis Title: TBA

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Awards:

• Engineering Physics Departmental Scholarship (2005, 2006, 2007)
• Wisconsin Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship (2006, 2007)
• 3rd Place Schoofs Prize for Creativity, 3rd Place Tong Prototype Competition (2007)

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Takuto Ishimatsu

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Jijun Lin

Jijun Lin

Ph.D. Candidate Engineering Systems, MIT 2005 - present
S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University '04
B.E. Mechanical Engineering, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics '02

Research area: Standardization and flexibility in engineering systems

Thesis title: "Strategic Engineering of Complex Engineering Projects: Integrated System Models and Flexibility " (tentative)

Publications:

1. Huang, W., Lin, J., Bezdecny M., Kong, Z., Ceglarek, D., 2007, "Stream-of-Variation Modeling I: A Generic 3D Variation Model for Rigid Body Assembly in Single Station Assembly Processes," ASME Trans. on Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 129(4), pp. 821-831
2. Huang, W., Lin, J., Kong, Z., Ceglarek, D., 2007, "Stream-of-Variation (SOVA) Modeling II: A Generic 3D Variation Model for Rigid Body Assembly in Multi Station Assembly Processes," ASME Trans. on Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 129(4), pp. 832-842
3. Kong, Z., Kumar, R., Gogineni, S., Lin, J., Huang, W., Ceglarek, D., 2005, Multiple Fault Diagnosis Method in Multi-Station Assembly Processes using State Space Model and Orthogonal Diagonalization analysis, in Proceedings of 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and
   Exposition, November 5-11, 2005, Orlando, Florida.

Awards:

• School of Engineering fellowship, Stanford
• Outstanding thesis award, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Excellent student honor, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Guanghua scholarship, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  

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Kaushik Sinha

PhD Candidate, MIT
M.E. Aerospace Engineering (Structures), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2000
B.E. Structural Engineering, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, 1997

Research Area: Design for Changeability, Multi-Objective Optimization Under Uncertainty

Thesis Title: TBA

Publications:

1. Kaushik Sinha: “Reliability-based multi-objective optimization for automotive crashworthiness and occupant safety”, Structural and Multidisciplinary optimization, Volume 33, Number 3, March 2007.
2. K Sinha et al:“Multi_objective robust optimization for crashworthiness during side impact”, Intl. Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), special issue, 2006.
3. Kaushik Sinha: “A simulation-driven system design methodology with manufacturing constraints”, SAE mobility congress, 2005.
4. Kaushik Sinha: “Reliability-based multi-objective optimization methodology for engineering systems”, ASME conf. on engineering system design and analysis (ESDA), 2006.
5. Kaushik Sinha and Roland.H.Haas: “Architecture for integrated simulation driven design systems”, International Simulation Conference (ISC) 2006, Palermo, Italy.
6. Kaushik Sinha: “Uncertainty Quantification based multi-objective optimization for crashworthiness design”, 3^rd International ASRANET colloquium, 2006, Glasgow.
7. Kaushik Sinha and Roland.H.Haas: “Process architecture integrating simulation driven design with PDM systems”, Intl. Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (IJMTM), special issue, 2005.

Awards:

• MIT-XEROX Fellowship, Xerox Corporation, 2008-09.
• Graduated with distinction, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2000.
• University gold medal, School of Engineering, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, 1997.

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Jennifer Underwood-Manuse

Jennifer Underwood

S.B. Aeronautics and Astronautics with Information Technology, MIT '03
S.M. Aerospace Engineering, MIT '05

Research area: Systems Engineering, Communications and Networking

Thesis title (tentative): Valuing Transitions over Time in Distributed Communications Infrastructures

List of publications:

1. Underwood J., de Weck O.L., Chan S., Samuels A., Shah N. "Optimization of Hybrid Satellite Constellations using Multiple Layers and Mixed Circular-Elliptical Orbits," AIAA-2004-3205, 22nd AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference and Exhibit, Monterey, California, May 9-12, 2004.
2. Underwood, J.E.," Distributed Satellite Communication Systems: First-Order Interactions between System and Network Architectures," Masters Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2005.
3. Underwood J.E., de Weck O.L., Poppe D.," Distributed Satellite Communication Systems: First-Order Interactions between System and Network
4. Architectures," 23rd AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference and Exhibit, Paper I000166, Published by the Istituto Internazionale delle Comunicazioni (IIC), Rome, Italy, 2005.

Awards:

• 2003: Andrew G. Morsa Award--for ingenuity and initiative in applying computers to the field of aeronautics and astronautics, for work on the EMFForcesatellite system testbed in 16.686, Space Systems Product Development
• 2003: The Todd Anderson Experimental Studies Group Teaching Award for sustained excellence in teaching by undergraduates at ESG

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James Whiting

James Whiting

Doctoral Candidate
M.S. Aerospace Engineering, MIT '04
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, MIT '02
B.S. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT '02

Research area: Computational Astrodynamics

Thesis title (tentative): The Geometry of Orbit Space

List of publications:

1. J Whiting, "Three-Dimensional Low-Thrust Trajectory Opimization, with Applications," 39th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, AIAA-2003-5260, Huntsville, Alabama, July 21-23, 2003.
2. J Whiting, "Orbital Transfer Trajectory Optimization,: MIT SM Thesis, January 2004.

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