I. Michael Ross Professor Mail Code: MAE/Ro Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering & Space Systems Academic Group Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Monterey, CA 93943 Phone: 831-656-2074 Email: imross (at) nps.edu Web: aa.nps.navy.mil/~ross EDUCATION: PhD - Penn State Univ, 1990 MA - Penn State Univ, 1989 MS - Penn State Univ, 1987 NPS EXPERIENCE: Present: Professor, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Academic Council, WASC and Distributed Learning Council Academic Associate, Space Systems Engineering Curriculum TEACHING INTERESTS: Optimal control RESEARCH INTERESTS: Computational optimal control Astrodynamics, launch and entry Nonlinear control theory Near-Earth-Object interception Spacecraft attitude dynamics and control Inertial navigation AWARDS: Carl E. and Jessie W. Menneken Award for Excellence in Research, 2002 Associate Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Provost’s Award for Excellence in Course Design, NPS, 1996 BOARDS/MEMBERSHIPS: Book Review Editor, Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics Member, AIAA Mechanics and Control of Flight Award Committee Member, AIAA Astrodynamics Committee Member, AAS Spaceflight Mechanics Committee SELECTED PUBLICATIONS: (View an extended list) KEYWORDS/TECHNOLOGIES: Keywords: Astrodynamics, Optimal Control, Space Vehichles, Modeling and Simulation, Singular Arcs, Orbit Maintenance, Trajectory Optimization, Warfighter, Advanced Concepts, Space Applications, Asteroids, Comets, Hazard Mitigation, Synergetic Maneuvers, Spacelift, Mission Architecture, Aerobraking, Aerocapture DOD Key Technologies: 2b - Space Vehicles 19 - Modeling and Simulation The pages on this site are dynamic, and are created by a script. Contact Laura Dippold to report incomplete or incorrect data. Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement | Navy Links | Contact Webmaster | Disclaimers | NPS Intranet | Freedom Of Information Act This is an Official U.S. Navy Website