Educational Background

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX (2006)

M.S. in Astronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, OH (1998)

B.S. in Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (1993)

Professional Experience

L3Harris technologies Palm Bay, FL (2017 - 2022) - Advanced Concepts Engineer – key technical advisor for L3Harris advanced satellite missions 

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) (2005 - 2017) - Center for Space Research and Analysis Associate Director of Sponsored Research - Associate Professor with Tenure - Curriculum Chair, Graduate Astronautical Engineering (GA) Program 

US Air Force (Active Duty 1985 - 2010) - Flight Commander and Chief Readiness, Flight Chief, Maintenance Engineering, Deputy Flight Chief, and Electronics and Computer Technician

Current Courses

Teaches aerospace design, control, test, and analysis courses for graduate and undergraduate levels