70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Joseph Allen Jr. University of North Dakota [email protected]
Presentation: Date: October 24, 2019 Time: 13:15 PM Room: IP Area
Research Title: Digital Image Processing and Metabolic Parameter Linearity to Non-Invasively Detect Analyte Concentration
Biographical Sketch
Joseph is a Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering student at the University of North Dakota (UND). He grew up in Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota and finished with a B.A. in Economics at UND. The transition to biomedical engineering is the result of a medical device start-up after a career in finance. His research focuses on non-invasive medical applications to improve the quality of life for the patient, create efficiencies in healthcare provider organizations, and human health performance during space flight. His interests include technology, space exploration, and policy. He enjoys spending time with family, exercising, and learning about other societal cultures.
Research and Education Activities
Research interests include non-invasive blood analysis, ribonucleic acid based cancer early detection, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction early detection and diagnosis. Current: Pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at UND o Advisor: Dr. Kouhyar Tavakolian o Research Focus: Design innovative bioinstrumentation, clinical trials, and test machine learning models to determine clinical effectiveness. Ensure the applications adhere to regulatory standards for use in operational healthcare environments. Current: Graduate Research Assistant o Advisor: Dr. Kouhyar Tavakolian o Research Focus: Execute a quantitative analysis study to evaluate the economic benefit of an automated pressurized seat cushion designed to alleviate constant pressure on tissue and skin surfaces. Subsequently, commercialize the medical device to mitigate the risk of pressure ulcers, secondary complications, and ultimately enable healthcare providers to save time and focus on primary conditions. 2019: Received Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from UND 2010: Received Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UND. o Advisor: Dr. Patrick O’Neill o Research Focus: Analysis of correlations including various economic conditions, monetary/fiscal policy, and gross domestic product to understand the relationships between certain economic variables and indicators.
70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Simranjit Grewal University of California, Merced [email protected]
Presentation: Date: October 24, 2019 Time: 13:15 Room: IP Area
Research Title: Surface Functionalization of Graphene Prior to Nanoparticles Tethering for Tri-Functionality in both Acidic and Alkaline Media
Biographical Sketch
Simranjit Grewal is currently in her fifth-year of her Ph.D. in Materials Science at the University of California, Merced. She is a NASA Harriett G. Jenkins Fellow and works with NASA Ames and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for power technology research. Simranjit’s research focuses on enhancement of renewable technological materials such fuel cells that provide energy for both portable and stationary power for deep space exploration missions.
Research and Education Activities
2015 – Present: Doctoral Degree of Materials and Biomaterials Science and Engineering University of California, Merced, CA o Advisor: Dr. Min-Hwan Lee o Research Focus: Conducted research to create more efficient regenerative fuel cells. Successfully fabricated Ti, Zr, Cr, and oxides with functionalized graphene oxide (or metal-organic frameworks) that are 95.83% to industrial standard. 2018 – Present: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory o Affiliate: Dr. Peter Ercius o Research Focus: Conducted research to exam oxidation states of Ti, Zr, and Cr and imaged same elements using HRTEM 2016 – Present: Summer Fellow at NASA Ames 2013 – 2014: Undergraduate Student Researcher Stanislaus State o Advisor: Dr. Rose Zhang o Research Focus: Conducted research to create more cost-effective superconductors. Successfully modeled (98.2% correlation) and fabricated YBCO, LCO and TBCCO superconductors for magnetic time relaxation. 2010 – 2015 Dual Major: Bachelor of Science in Physics and Biological Sciences Course concentration in Genetics Stanislaus State, Turlock, CA 2010 – 2015: Bachelor of Arts in Economics Stanislaus State, Turlock, CA
70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Bradley Hoffmann University of North Dakota [email protected]
Presentation: Date: October 24, 2019 Time: 13:15 Room: IP Area
Research Title: Human-Robotic Interactions Using Machine Vision
Biographical Sketch
Bradley is a M.S. student in the department of Space Studies at the University of North Dakota (UND). In tandem with his M.S., he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at UND. He is from North Dakota, USA and received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University. Bradley’s research interests have focused on developing robotic systems for space and biomedical applications. His long-term academic research goals are to focus on the development of human-robotic interactions for robotic teams in long-duration spaceflight. Beyond academics Bradley’s interests are playing soccer, exploring/traveling, and cooking.
Research and Education Activities
Research Interests: Robotic Operating Systems, Human-Robotic Interactions specifically focused on space suit wearable robotics and biomechanics during EVA operations. On Going: M.S. in Space Studies University of North Dakota o Advisor: Dr. Pablo de Leon o Research: Development of biomechanic motion tracking for space suit motion capture using machine vision. Application for EVA space suit training using virtual reality and autonomous robotic operations. On Going: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering University of North Dakota o Advisor: Dr. Kouhyar Tavakolian o Research: Biometric analysis of cardiovascular performance during bedrest studies for simulated fluid shifts during microgravity. Additionally, cardiovascular analysis of pilot task load during in-flight maneuvers. 2018: Received M.S. in Mechanical Engineering North Dakota State University o North Dakota Space Grant Consortium Fellowship Recipient 2017: Summer Engineering Internship at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center o Advisor: Dean Chai o Research: Development of flight software focused on an orbit propagation algorithm for Dellingr cubesat. Orbit propagation was integrated into flight software as a redundancy in case GPS failure. 2016: Received B.S. in Electrical Engineering North Dakota State University o Research: Embedded systems and autonomous robotics using image processing and Internet of Things techniques. o Ronald McNair Scholar 70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Aaron Krizek Air Command and Staff College, Air University [email protected]
Role at the IAC: Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition World Final International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
Biographical Sketch
Aaron is a recent graduate of the Air Command and Staff College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. He grew up in Washington State, USA, and attended the University of Portland, in Oregon, for his B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Thereafter, Aaron has served as an officer and pilot in the United State’s Air Force, and has notably flown the E-3B/C Sentry, RQ-4B Global Hawk, and RQ-4D NATO AGS. He has always found professional interest in desegregation of remotely-piloted aircraft airspace, the international legal challenges of the same, and exploration of the synergies that can arise from multi-domain, air and space systems.
Research and Education Activities
2005 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Portland, OR. o Research focus: hardware/software interfaces, analog to digital conversion, noise. 2007 Awarded Air Force aeronautical rating, basic pilot wings, Laughlin AFB, TX. 2007 Qualified copilot in E-3B/C Sentry aircraft, 2011 Aircraft Commander. 2011 Qualified in RQ-4B Global Hawk aircraft, 2013 Instructor, 2015 Evaluator. 2014 Master of Aerospace Studies in Aviation and Aerospace Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL. o Research focus: unmanned aerial systems in air commerce and associated human factors challenges. 2015 Qualified in RQ-4D NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS), a Global Hawk variant. o Initial pilot cadre and test team for stand-up of new NATO intelligence capability. 2019 Master of Military Operational Art and Science, Air Command and Staff College, AL. o Research focus: international space law, air and space autonomous system synergy. o 2019 Manfred Lach’s Moot Court Competition, North American Round Semi-Finalist. 70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Bhanu Kumar Georgia Institute of Technology [email protected]
Presentation: Date: October 23, 2019 Time: 12:00 Room: 150A
Research Title: High-Order Resonant Orbit Manifold Expansions For Mission Design In the Planar Circular Restricted 3-Body Problem
Biographical Sketch
Bhanu is a Ph.D. candidate in Mathematics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has lived in the Atlanta, GA metro area since 1999, and went to Georgia Tech for his B.S. degrees in aerospace engineering and applied mathematics. Since 2014 he has also spent part of every year at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA. Bhanu’s academic interests focus on the applications of mathematical dynamical systems theory to the area of deep-space mission design, in particular focusing on the phenomenon of resonance. Other than his academic interests, Bhanu enjoys traveling, exploring various foods and cuisines, as well as reading and learning about history.
Research and Education Activities
Research Interests: Dynamical systems theory applied to space mission design, with a focus on developing tools and algorithms to improve low-energy trajectory design for tours of planetary systems, or for enabling new capabilities for low-cost spacecraft such as cubesats. Current: Pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics and an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology o Advisor: Dr. Rafael de la Llave o Research Focus: Computation, study, and applications of resonant periodic orbits and their quasiperiodic analogues in various multi-body celestial systems and models of interest, such as the planar circular, planar elliptic, planar bicircular, and spatial circular restricted three-body problems. Current: NSTRF Fellow/Visiting Technologist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory o Mentor: Dr. Rodney Anderson o Research Focus: Develop and implement a functional Newton method to continue resonant periodic orbits from the planar circular restricted 3-body problem to quasiperiodic orbits in periodically-perturbed models such as planar elliptic. 2014-2017: Co-op student at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA o Mentors: Dr. Sami Asmar (2014-15), Danny Kahan (2016-17) o Research Focus: Worked on various projects in the JPL Radio Science Systems Group (332K), including calculation and analysis of the total electron content detected during Cassini solar coronal occultation experiments; entry, descent, and landing trajectory reconstruction algorithms from open-loop radio frequency data; and basic trajectory characterization for the Mars Cube One (MarCO) project formulation team. 2015: Received Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Miles Lifson Massachusetts Institute of Technology [email protected]
Presentation: Date: October 24, 2019 Time: 15:15 Room: 144A
Research Title: Implications of Emerging Space Nation Stakeholder Preferences for Future Space Traffic Management System Architecture
Biographical Sketch
Miles is a third-year graduate student studying Technology and Policy & Aerospace Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on space topics with interconnected technical and policy dimensions, with a focus on space sustainability. Prior to coming to MIT, he spent several years in the Washington, D.C. space policy community, including with the Aerospace Industries Association, Space Studies Board of the National Academies, and Congresswoman Donna Edwards. In 2013, He received B.A.s in Physics and Government from Claremont McKenna College. He enjoys baking patisserie, board games, and backpacking.
Research and Education Activities
Research Interests: space traffic management, space situational awareness, space sustainability, emerging space programs Current: Pursuing Master’s degrees in Technology and Policy and Aerospace Engineering, followed by a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. o Advisor: Dr. Richard Linares (September 2019 – Present) o Advisor: Dr. Danielle Wood (February 2018 – August 2019) o Research Focus: 1) investigating astrodynamic considerations of space traffic management; 2) emerging space nation stakeholder preferences for system architecture of an internationalized space traffic management system; 3) commercial satellite operator views on space situational awareness data sharing and consequences for space traffic management system design. Summer 2018 & August 2019: Research Assistant at NASA Ames Research Center o Mentor: Dr. Sreeja Nag o Research Focus: Architect and build an API-based decentralized system for space traffic management 2013: Received Bachelor of Arts in Government and Physics from Claremont Mckenna College, Claremont, California o Advisors: Dr. James Higdon and Dr. Ralph Rossum o Research Focus: Science and technology policy, with a focus on space policy. Senior thesis examined American political decision-making regarding production of plutonium-238 as a power source for American civil space systems.
70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 United States Air Force Judge Advocate
Major Matthew P. Lynch United States Air Force [email protected]
Role at IAC: Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition World Final International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
Biographical Sketch
Major Matt Lynch is the Staff Judge Advocate for the 8th Fighter Wing “Wolf Pack” at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. He is the chief legal advisor to the wing commander and leads a staff of 12 attorneys, paralegals, and support personnel providing full-spectrum legal counsel to over 20 subordinate and tenant units and more than 3,100 personnel in support of the defense of the Korean peninsula. Lynch has deployed to Afghanistan and the Combined Air and Space Operations Center at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, along with assignments in North Carolina, England, Arkansas, and Alabama.
Research and Education Activities
2006 – Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science, Summa Cum Laude, Central College, Pella, Iowa 2009 – Juris Doctor, University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa (Vice Chairman of the Appellate Advocacy Board and Member of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Team) 2014 – Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama 2019 – Master of Military Operational Art and Science, Distinguished Graduate, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama (Member of the Manfred Lachs International Space Law Moot Court Team – North American Semifinalists and Best New Team Award)
70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Eric Magliarditi Massachusetts Institute of Technology [email protected]
Presentation: Date: October 23, 2019 Time: 9:45 AM Room: 147B
Research Title: Orpheus: A Novel Approach to Lunar Surface Access Utilizing the NASA Lunar Gateway
Biographical Sketch
Eric is a M.S. candidate in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He grew up in Southern California but decided to leave the beach to obtain his B.S. in Applied Science as well as a B.S. in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis. Eric’s academic interests have focused on space systems engineering, with an emphasis on systems architecting and planning for both human exploration missions and Earth observation missions. Outside of academics, he loves to travel, hike, play tennis, and spend time at the beach.
Research and Education Activities
Research Interests: Space Systems Engineering, Systems Architecting, Tradespace Analysis, Data Science
Current: Pursuing a M.S. in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering at MIT o Advisor: Dr. Olivier de Weck
Current: Research Assistant in the Engineering Systems Lab at MIT o Lab Focus: To study the underlying principles and methods for designing complex aerospace systems that involve a mix of architecture, technologies, organizations, policy issues, and complex operations. o Primary Work: Eric has spent the past year working on the Tradespace Analysis Tool for Constellations (TAT-C). This is a NASA led project that aims to simplify the constellation design process for Earth Observation constellations through an automated tool. He has built out two modules that assist in the core functionality of the tool.
2018: Received a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis 70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Daniel Miller United States Air Force [email protected]
Role at IAC: Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition World Final International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
Biographical Sketch
Daniel is a pilot who has spent thirteen years in the United States Air Force. He calls Kansas City, Missouri, home after spending the majority of his childhood moving and currently resides in San Antonio, TX. Daniel has pursued areas of study related to his interest in space whenever possible. Coincidently, he plans on joining the US Space Force if it gets established. His other interests include spending time with family, enjoying professional baseball and football, and reveling in nerd culture.
Research and Education Activities
2019: Masters of Military Operational Art and Science, Air Command and Staff College 2015: Masters of Aeronautics – Space Specialty, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 2003: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Missouri-Columbia
70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Sanny Omar University of Florida [email protected]
Presentation: Date: October 24, 2019 Time: 16:33 Room: 150B
Research Title: Avoiding Collisions in Space via Aerodynamically-Induced Along-Track Orbit Variations
Biographical Sketch
Sanny Omar completed an undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering with minors in business, Spanish, and computer science at Auburn University. He is currently a PhD candidate in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Florida and is funded by a NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship. During his educational career, Sanny has completed internships at GE Aviation, SpaceX, and NASA Ames. He is currently working on an algorithm to enable spacecraft to de-orbit in desired locations while avoiding on-orbit collisions by only controlling their ballistic coefficients. Sanny is also working on a drag device capable of modulating a spacecraft’s ballistic coefficient while providing attitude stability through gravity gradient and aerodynamic torques.
Research and Education Activities
Advanced Autonomous Multiple Spacecraft (ADAMUS) Laboratory | University of Florida, Gainesville, FL PhD Student/Researcher | Aug 2015 – Present Restored 6 degree of freedom air-bearing-based satellite simulation testbed to operation Spacecraft re-entry point targeting, attitude stability, formation control, and collision avoidance using aerodynamic drag Developing 2U CubeSat to test drag device and orbit control algorithms Worked with NASA Ames to implement attitude and orbit control algorithms on NASA spacecraft. Developed version of drag device to fly on upcoming Ames CubeSat. AubieSat CubeSat Team | Auburn University, Auburn, AL Attitude Control and Orbital Mechanics Team Leader | Aug, 2011 – May 2015
EDUCATION
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering | Dec 2019 Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering | Dec 2017 Major Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (Received 2017, Honorable Mention 2016), NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship, Dynamics Systems and Controls Graduate Student Research Award, UF Graduate School Fellowship Award
Auburn University | Auburn, AL Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, Honors Student, Honors Thesis Track | May 2015 Minors: Business Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, Spanish
70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Steven M Pugia Purdue University [email protected]
Presentation: Date: October 24, 2019 Time: 14:45 Room: 143A
Research Title: Characterization of Film Evaporating Microcapillaries for Micronewton Thrusters
Biographical Sketch
Steven is a current Master’s student at Purdue University’s School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He also received his Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University and is originally from South Bend Indiana. Steven’s research interests are focused on micropropulsion systems for Small Satellites. Specifically, Steven has been working with Dr. Alexeenko’s research group to develop low power MEMS based microthrusters since 2017. Outside of academics, Steven’s hobbies include traveling and competitive running.
Research and Education Activities
2018: Received Bachelor’s Degree – Aeronautics & Astronautics Purdue University o Mentor: Dr. Alexeenko o Projects & Research . Designed, fabricated, and tested 1U CubeSat for use with FEMTA micropropulsion technology. . Created and tested prototype zero-g propellant management system for SmallSats. Awarded grant for Suborbital Flight test of propellant tank technology on Blue Origin New Shepard Rocket.
Current: Master’s Degree – Aeronautics & Astronautics Purdue University o Advisor: Dr. Alexeenko o Research Focus: . Developing MEMS based micropropulsion system (FEMTA) at Purdue’s Nanotechnology Center. . Managing team of students designing suborbital flight experiment to test novel zero-g propellant management system.
70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student/ Researcher
Luc Riesbeck George Washington University Space Policy Institute [email protected]
Presentation: Date: October 24, 2019 Time: 14:45 Room: 144A
Research Title: The Critical Role of Norm-Building and Collaboration in “Standardized, Safe, and Sustainable” Commercial On-Orbit Satellite Servicing (OOS)
Biographical Sketch
Luc is a space policy M.A. candidate at the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University. They grew up in Athens, Ohio before moving to China in 2014 to pursue their undergraduate degree at NYU Shanghai in Social Sciences and Global China Studies. Luc’s area of professional focus is in creative and collaborative out-of-the-box thinking for aerospace, science, and technology policy. They have focused their most recent research in approaches to space sustainability, including debris removal applications for advanced robotics in space. Luc was an intern at NASA Headquarters in 2017 at the Office of International and Interagency Relations.
Research and Education Activities
Research Interests: Orbital Sustainability, Commercial Space, On-Orbit Satellite Servicing, Ethics of Science and Technology, Technology Transfer, Astrodiplomacy, Space Medicine Current: Pursuing an M.A. in Space Policy, International Science and Technology Policy at George Washington University o Advisor: Henry R. Hertzfeld o Research Focus: Space Debris, Active Debris Removal, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, Public-Private Partnerships in Advanced Robotics On-Orbit Current: Space Policy Analyst, Center for Space Policy and Strategy, The Aerospace Corporation, Washington, D.C. o Research Focus: Modelling the effects of proliferated LEO satellite constellations’ albedo on astronomical research, assessing the value of space-based services to the economy, Space Traffic Management policy, national security space issues 2018: Fellow, Brooke Owens Fellowship o Research Focus: Space Venture Capital and Investment, Launch Vehicle Licensing Regulation, Commercial Space Policy, Budgetary and Legislative research 2017 (4 Months): Intern Analyst at NASA Headquarters o Research Focus: In the Office of International and Interagency Relations; Cooperative international legislation, Space Law, International Relations, Reimbursable and Non- Reimbursable Space Act Agreements, Astrodiplomacy 2014-2018: Received Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, NYU Shanghai o Advisor: Dr. Eric Hundman o Capstone: “China’s Space Program: An Emergent Player in Global Cooperative Sphere.” Implications of China’s increasing participation in international cooperative fora for space, such as the U.N. Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
70th International Astronautical Congress Washington, DC October 21 – 25, 2019 Student Researcher
Jordan Varnado Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University [email protected]
Role at IAC: Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition World Final International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
Biographical Sketch
Jordan is a J.D./D.C.L. candidate at the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. As a 1L, Jordan discovered space law after being lured to an LSU Space Law Society meeting by the promise of free Chick-fil-a. He has since discovered his passion for space law as a competitor in the 2019 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition. During his time at the Law Center, he has focused his studies in international law and trial advocacy, and he hopes to practice international space law in the future. Jordan is newly married. He and his wife, Abbi, serve as leaders in their local church; and in Jordan’s spare time he enjoys playing and designing board games.
Research and Education Activities
Current: Pursuing a Juris Doctor and a Diploma of Civil Law at the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center. Current: Serving as a member of the Board of Advocates. 2019: Competed in the Manfred Lach’s Space Law Moot Court Competition (North American Semifinalist) 2016: Received a Bachelor’s degree in History from Louisiana State University