2014 Graduates

Name: Cornelia Altenbuchner
University/Date: University of Maryland, December 2014
Degree: PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. James Hubbard
Thesis Topic: Flexible Multi-Body Dynamics Model of a Bio-Inspired Ornithoper with Experimental Validation
Present Position: NIA Contractor, Structural Dynamics and Concepts Branch, NASA’s Langley Research Center

Name: Kevin Antcliff
University/Date: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, August 2014
Degree: MS in Aerospace Engineering
Advisors: Dr. Mark Guynn, Dr. Craig Woolsey and Dr. Pradeep Raj
Thesis Topic: Investigation of the Impact of Turboprop Propulsion on Fuel Efficiency and Economic Fesibility
Present Position: Pathways Program, NASA’s Langley Research Center and PhD Candidate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Name: Patrick Chai
University/Date: Georgia Institute of Technology, December 2014
Degree: PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Alan Wilhite
Thesis Topic: Stochastic Feasibility Assessments of Orbital Propellant Depot and Commercial Launch Enabled Space Exploration Architecture
Present Position: Space Mission Analysis Branch, NASA’s Langley Research Center

Name: Johnathan Hardwick
University/Date: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, May 2014
Degree: MS in Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Chris Fuller
Thesis Topic: 
Present Position:

Name: Prasad Kutty
University/Date: Georgia Institute of Technology, May 2014
Degree: MS in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Alan Wilhite
Thesis Topic: Reconstruction and Uncertainty Quantification of Entry, Descent and Landing Trajectories Using Vehicle Aerodynamics
Present Position: Atmospheric Flight and Entry Systems Branch, NASA’s Langley Research Center

Name: Rafael Lugo
University/Date: North Carolina State University, May 2014
Degree: PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Robert Tolson
Thesis Topic: Statistical Entry, Descent, and Landing Flight Reconstruction with Flush Air Data System Observations Using Inertial Navigation and Monte Carlo Techniques
Present Position: Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. (AMA), Atmospheric Flight and Entry Systems Branch, NASA’s Langley Research Center

Name: Timothy Moeller
University/Date: Georgia Institute of Technology, May 2014
Degree: MS in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Alan Wilhite
Thesis Topic: 
Present Position: Systems Engineer, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Sparks, Nevada

Name: Eliot Quon
University/Date: Georgia Institute of Technology, August 2014
Degree: PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Smith
Thesis Topic: Data Transfer Strategies for Overset and Hybrid Computational Methods
Present Position: Post-Doctoral Researcher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado

Name: Adam Slagle
University/Date: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, May 2014
Degree: MS in Mechanical Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Christopher Fuller
Thesis Topic: Low Frequency Noise Reducing Using Pro-Elastic Metamaterials and Microperformated Panels
Present Position: PhD Candidate, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Name: Taylor Spalt
University/Date: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, December 2014
Degree: PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Chris Fuller
Thesis Topic: Constrained Spectral Conditioning for the Spatial Mapping of Sound
Present Position: Aeroacoustics Branch, NASA’s Langley Research Center

Name: Steven Tobin
University/Date: North Carolina State University, December 2014
Degree: MS in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Andre Mazzoleni
Thesis Topic: A Probabilistic Design Demonstration of Flexible Thermal Protection System for Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator
Present Position: Aerospace Thermal Engineer, Structural and Thermal Systems Branch, NASA’s Langley Research Center

Name: Doug Wells
University/Date: Georgia Institute of Technology, May 2014
Degree: MS in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. Dimitri Mavris
Thesis Topic: 
Present Position: Aeronautics Systems Analysis Branch, NASA’s Langley Research Center

Name: Aimy Wissa
University/Date: University of Maryland, August 2014
Degree: PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Advisor: Dr. James Hubbard
Thesis Topic: Analytical Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of a Passibely Morphing Ornithopter Wing
Present Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow, Stanford University, California, and Assistant Professor, University of Illinois