MIT Strategic Engineering Research Group: Olivier L. de Weck (original) (raw)

Alumni and Alumnae

Jeremy Agte

Jeremy Agte

Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '11

A.A. German, Defense Language Institute '04 M.S. Mechanical Engineering, GWU '99 B.S. Aeronautical Engineering, USAFA '97

Research Areas: Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, System Lifecycle Properties (Robustness)

Ph.D. Thesis Title: Multistate Analysis and Design: Case Studies in Aerospace Design and Long Endurance Systems [PDF]

Current Position: Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at AFIT

Lt. Col. Jeremy S. Agte, USAF, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Air Force Institute of Technology
2950 Hobson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
(937) 255-3636 x4667

Email: jeremy.agte@afit.edu

[2012]	Design of Long Endurance Systems with Inherent Robustness to Partial Failures during Operations , In Journal of Mechanical Design, 2012. (Accepted, in press) [bib]
[2012]	Multistate Design Approach to the Analysis of Performance Robustness for a Twin-engine Aircraft (Jeremy Agte, N. Borer, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Aircraft, volume 49, 2012. [bib]
[2010]	MDO: Assessment and Direction for Advancement: an Opinion of One International Group (Jeremy Agte, Olivier L. de Weck, Jaroslaw Sobieszczanski-Sobieski, Paul Arendsen, Alan Morris, Martin Spieck), In Structural and Multidisciplinary Optmization, volume 40, 2010. (doi: 10.1007/s00158-009-0381-5, ) [bib]
[2000]	Bi-Level Integrated System Synthesis (Jaroslaw Sobieszczanski-Sobieski, Jeremy Agte, R. Sandusky), In AIAA Journal, volume 38, 2000. [bib]

Awards:

• Draper Laboratory Fellowship, 2008
• SAE Wright Brothers Medal, 2000

Contact: jagte@mit.edu

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Jaemyung Ahn

Jaemyung Ahn

Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '08 M.A. Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea '99 B.A. Aerospace Engineering, Seoul National University, South Korea '97

Research Area: Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Interplanetary Trajectory Design, Space Systems and Logistics

Ph.D. Thesis:The Generalized Location Routing Problem with Profits for Planetary Surface Exploration and Terrestrial Applications [PDF]

Current Position: Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at KAIST

[2012]	Column Generation Based Heuristics for a Generalized Location Routing Problem with Profits Arising in Space Exploration (Y. Geng, Jaemyung Ahn, Olivier L. de Weck, Diego Klabjan), In European Journal of Operational Research, 2012. (Accepted, in press) [bib]
[2010]	Mars Surface Exploration Caching from an Orbiting Logistics Depot (Jaemyung Ahn, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, volume 47, 2010. (doi: 10.2514/1.37694, ) [bib]
[2008]	An Optimization Framework for Global Planetary Surface Exploration Campaigns (Jaemyung Ahn, Olivier L. de Weck, Jeffrey A. Hoffman), In Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, volume 61, 2008. () [bib]

[2007]	Vehicle Routing Problem with Profits under Collective Resource Constraints (Jaemyung Ahn, Olivier L. de Weck), In 7th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2007. [bib]
[2006]	Trajectory Options for Human Mars Missions (Paul D. Wooster, R. Braun, Jaemyung Ahn), In AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference and Exhibit, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Remote Terrestrial Sites as Operational/Logistics Analogs for Moon/Mars Bases: The Haughton Mars Project (Erica L. Gralla, Sarah A. Shull, Matthew R. Silver, Jaemyung Ahn, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. () [bib]
[2005]	Selection and Technology Evaluation of Moon/Mars Transportation Architectures (Gergana Bounova, Jaemyung Ahn, Wilfried K. Hofstetter, Paul D. Wooster, Rania Hassan, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2005 Conference and Exposition, 2005. [bib]

[2008]	The Generalized Location Routing Problem with Profits for Planetary Surface Exploration and Terrestrial Applications (Jaemyung Ahn), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2008. () [bib]

Awards:

• Graduated with Honors (Summa Cum Laude), Seoul National University, 1997
• Cambridge Culture Foundation Fellowship, from Cambridge Culture Foundation Seoul Korea, 2004

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Nii Armar

Nii Armar

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '08 S.M. Management Science and Engineering, Stanford '09
B.Sc. Aerospace Engineering with focus on Information Technology, MIT

Research Area: Space Systems and Logistics, Transportation and Information Technology

S.M. Thesis: Cargo Revenue Management for Space Logistics [PDF]

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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Daisuke Asai

Daisuke Asai

Visiting Scholar at MIT AgeLab (2010-2011)

Ph.D. candidate at Keio University, SDM Program M.E. Mechanical Engineering, University of Tokyo, '05 B.E. Aerospace Engineering, Tohoku University, '03

Research Area: Systems Architecture and Engineering, Human Computer Interaction

Current Position: Researcher at NTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation)

Contact: asai.daisuke@lab.ntt.co.jp

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Brian Bairstow

Brian Bairstow

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '06 B.S. Caltech '04

Research Area: Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Space Systems and Logistics

S.M. Thesis: Effectiveness of Integration of System-Level Optimization in Concurrent Engineering for Rocket Design [PDF]

Current Position: Engineering Associate at JPL

Area of work: Space Systems Modeling and Tool Development

[2006]	Effectiveness of Integration of System-Level Optimization in Concurrent Engineering for Rocket Design (Brian Bairstow), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2006. () [bib]

Awards:

• National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship

Contact: Brian.K.Bairstow@jpl.nasa.gov

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Brittany Baker

Brittany Baker

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '11

S.B. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '08

Research Area: Space Systems and Logistics, System Lifecycle Properties (Reconfigurability)

S.M. Thesis Title: Reconfigurable Wheels: Re-Inventing the Wheel for the Next Generation of Planetary Rovers [PDF]

Awards:

• Leaders for Manufacturing Prize, May 2008 - awarded to a team that uses their project to directly deal with issues related to the interaction between manufacturing and engineering through demonstration of modern manufacturing processes. Brittany Baker and Noelle Steber, MIT Aero Astro

Contact: bakerb@mit.edu

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Prithviraj Banerjee

Prithviraj Banerjee

S.M. Engineering and Management (SDM), MIT '04

Research Area: Systems Architecture and Engineering, System Lifecycle Properties (Flexibility)

S.M. Thesis: Describing, Assessing and Embedding Flexibility in Product and System Architecture [PDF]

Current Position: Program Manager at OATSystems RFID

Area of work: Managing the deployment of RFID solutions for several customers including the Department of Defense and several major manufacturers and retailers around the world.

[2004]	Describing, Assessing and Embedding Flexibility in System Architectures with Application to Wireless Terrestrial Networks and Handset Processors (Prithviraj Banerjee), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology System Design and Management Program, 2004. () [bib]

Contact: prithvi@alum.mit.edu

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Gergana Bounova

Gergana Bounova

Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '09 S.M. Aerospace Engineering, MIT, '05 S.B. Aerospace Engineering, MIT, '03; S.B. Mathematics, MIT, '03

Research Area: System Architecture and Engineering, Network and Graph Theory, Biostatistics, Space Systems and Logistics

Ph.D. Thesis: Topological Evolution of Networks; Case Studies in the US Airlines and Language Wikipedias [PDF]

S.M. Thesis: Graph-theoretical Considerations in the Design of Complex Engineering Systems for Robustness and Scalability [PDF]

Current Position: Postdoctoral Associate at MIT and at University of California Berkeley

[2012]	Overview of metrics and their correlation patterns for multiple-metric topology analysis on heterogeneous graph ensembles (Gergana Bounova, Olivier L. de Weck), In Physical Review E, volume 85, 2012. [bib]
[2011]	A posteriori Design Change Analysis for Complex Engineering Projects (Afreen Siddiqi, Gergana Bounova, Olivier L. de Weck, Rene Keller, B. Robinson), In Journal of Mechanical Design, volume 133, 2011. (doi: 10.1115/1.4004379, ) [bib]
[2009]	Change Propagation Analysis in Complex Technical Systems (Monica L. Giffin, Olivier L. de Weck, Gergana Bounova, Rene Keller, Claudia Eckert, P. John Clarkson), In Journal of Mechanical Design, volume 131, 2009. (doi: 10.1115/1.3149847, ) [bib]

[2007]	in Complex Technical Systems (Monica L. Giffin, Olivier L. de Weck, Gergana Bounova, Rene Keller, Claudia Eckert, P. John Clarkson), In Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 2007. [bib]
[2006]	Space Transportation Network Model For Rapid Lunar Architectures Exploration (Gergana Bounova, S. Hovland, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Augmented Network Model for Engineering System Design (Gergana Bounova, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Conference on Complex Systems (ICCS2006), 2006. () [bib]
[2005]	Modular Structures for Manned Space Exploration: The Truncated Octahedron as a Building Block (Olivier L. de Weck, William D. Nadir, Justin G. Wong, Gergana Bounova, Thomas M. Coffee), In 1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery, 2005. () [bib]
[2005]	Selection and Technology Evaluation of Moon/Mars Transportation Architectures (Gergana Bounova, Jaemyung Ahn, Wilfried K. Hofstetter, Paul D. Wooster, Rania Hassan, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2005 Conference and Exposition, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Graph-theoretical Considerations in Design of Large Telescope Arrays for Robustness and Scalability (Gergana Bounova, Olivier L. de Weck), In 1st AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Specialist Conference, 2005. [bib]
[2004]	Mathematics in Engineering: Identifying, Enhancing and Linking the Implicit Mathematics Curriculum (Karen Willcox, Gergana Bounova), In ASEE Annual Conference, 2004. [bib]
[2004]	Search Algorithms for Space Tug Rendezvous: Simulation and Experiment (Gergana Bounova, T. de Mierry, Olivier L. de Weck), In 2004 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2004. [bib]
[2003]	Architecting a Family of Space Tugs Based on Orbital Mission Scenarios (Kalina K. Galabova, Gergana Bounova, Olivier L. de Weck, Daniel E. Hastings), In AIAA Space 2003 Conference and Exposition, 2003. () [bib]

Awards:

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

Contact: gergana@mit.edu

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Mathieu Chaize

Mathieu Chaize

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '03 Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures de Paris, France '01

Research Area: Space Systems and Logistics, Guidance and Control Systems Development

S.M. Thesis: Enhancing the Economics of Satellite Constellations via Staged Deployment and On-orbit Reconfiguration [PDF] - co-supervised with Prof. Richard de Neufville

Current Position: Technical Manager for the Guidance and Control Systems Department, Astrium Space Transportation,GNC Expert for the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV)

[2004]	Staged Deployment of Communications Satellite Constellations in Low Earth Orbit (Olivier L. de Weck, Richard de Neufville, Mathieu Chaize), In Journal of Aerospace Computing,Information, and Communication, volume 1, 2004. (doi: 10.1.1.164.124, ) [bib]

[2003]	Enhancing the Economics of Satellite Constellations via Staged Deployment and Orbital Reconfiguration (Mathieu Chaize), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2003. () [bib]

Contact: mathieu.chaize@astrium.eads.net

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Benoit J. Chamot

Benoit J. Chamot

Visting Student, M.S. Candidate, Aeronautics and Astronautics

Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), MS, '12 (expected) Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), BS, '10

Research Area: Engineering systems, space technologies, orbital debris mitigation, robotics and autonomous systems

M.S. Thesis Title: "Mission and System Architecture Design for Active Removal of Rocket Bodies in Low Earth Orbit" [PDF]

[2012]	Mission and System Architecture Design for Active Removal of Rocket Bodies in Low Earth Orbit (Benoit J. Chamot), Master's thesis, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, 2012. () [bib]

Awards:

• Fellowship Prize of the Swiss Society of New York '12

Contact:

• Email: bchamot@mit.edu

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Ivan G. Chamov

Ivan G. Chamov

S.M. Candidate, Communication Systems, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland

B.S. Computer and Communication Sciences, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland '12

Research Area: Integrated Vehicle Health Management, Sensor Networks, Sensor Placement Optimization

S.M. Thesis Title: "Sensor Architecture Design for Prediction and Detection of Failure Modes in Complex Systems" [PDF]

Contact: chamov@mit.edu

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Darren D. Chang

Darren D. Chang

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '04 S.M. Technology and Policy, MIT '04 M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell

Research Area: System Architecture and Engineering, Satellite Communications Technology, Building Architecture and Design

S.M. Thesis: Quantifying Technology Infusion and Policy Impact on LEO Communication Satellite Constellations [PDF]

Current Position: Designer at the RTKL Artchitecture Firm

[2007]	Flexible product platforms: framework and case study (Eun Suk Suh, Olivier L. de Weck, Darren D. Chang), In Research in Engineering Design, volume 18, 2007. (doi: 10.1007/s00163-007-0032-z, ) [bib]
[2007]	Flexible platform component design under uncertainty (Eun Suk Suh, Olivier L. de Weck, Il Young Kim, Darren D. Chang), In Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, volume 18, 2007. (doi: 10.1007/s10845-007-0008-x, ) [bib]
[2005]	Basic capacity calculation methods and benchmarking for MF-TDMA and MF-CDMA communication satellites (Darren D. Chang, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking, volume 23, 2005. (doi: 10.1002/sat.812) [bib]

[2004]	Design for Flexibility: Performance and Economic Optimization of Product Platform Components (Eun Suk Suh, Il Young Kim, Olivier L. de Weck, Darren D. Chang), In 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2004. [bib]
[2003]	Product Family and Platform Portfolio Optimization (Olivier L. de Weck, Eun Suk Suh, Darren D. Chang), In 2003 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 2003. () [bib]
[2003]	Quantitative assessment of technology infusion in communications satellite constellations (Olivier L. de Weck, Darren D. Chang), In 21st International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, 2003. [bib]
[2003]	A parametric communications spacecraft model for conceptual design trade studies (Olivier L. de Weck, Philip N. Springmann, Darren D. Chang), In 21st International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, 2003. [bib]
[2003]	Basic capacity calculation methods and benchmarking for MF-TDMA and MF-CDMA communication satellites (Darren D. Chang, Olivier L. de Weck), In 21st International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, 2003. (Invited paper) [bib]
[2002]	Architecture trade methodology for LEO personal communication systems (Olivier L. de Weck, Darren D. Chang), In 20th International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, 2002. [bib]

[2004]	Quantifying Technology Infusion and Policy Impact on Low Earth Orbit Communication Satellite Constellations (Darren D. Chang), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Technology and Policy Program, 2004. () [bib]

Awards:

• National Science Foundation East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes Fellowship, 2002 and 2004.
• Cornell Dean's List, 1997–2001.
• Darwin Ray and Yen Ma Chang Family Scholarship, 1999–2001.
• Cornell Tau-Pi-Sigma Engineering Honor Society, 1998–2001.
• Frank and Rosa Rhodes Scholarship, 1999–2000.
• MacMullen Deans Scholarship, 1998–2001.
• John MacMullen Scholarship, 1998–2001.
• Adelphic Award of John S. Knight Writing Program, Cornell University, 1997.

Contact: ddchang@rtkl.com

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Ariane Chepko

Ariane Chepko

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

S.M. Thesis: Technology selection and architecture optimization of in-situ resource utilization systems [PDF]

Current Position: Research Engineer at Creare Inc.

Research Area: Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Heat Transfer, Test and Analysis, Space Systems and Logistics

[2008]	A Modeling Framework for Applying Discrete Optimization to System Architecture Selection and Application to In-Situ Resource Utilization (Ariane Chepko, Olivier L. de Weck, William A. Crossley, E. Santiago-Maldonado, D. Linne), In 12th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2008. () [bib]
[2008]	Architecture Modeling of In-Situ Oxygen Production and its Impacts on Lunar Campaigns (Ariane Chepko, Olivier L. de Weck, D. Linne, E. Santiago-Maldonado, William A. Crossley), In AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, 2008. () [bib]

[2009]	Technology Selection and Architecture Optimization of In-Situ Resource Utilization Systems (Ariane Chepko), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2009. () [bib]

Awards:

• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, May 2006
• Warren G. Koerner Scholarship, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University, 2006

Contact: abc@creare.com

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Thomas Coffee

Thomas Coffee

Ph.D. Candidate, Aeronautics and Astronautics

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

Research Area: Astrodynamics for Space Exploration, Space Systems and Logistics

Ph.D. Thesis Title: "Computational Design of Efficient Low-Energy Trajectories in Multi-Body Systems"

[2011]	Multiobjective Optimization of Low-Energy Trajectories Using Optimal Control on Dynamical Channels (Part I) (Thomas M. Coffee, Rodney L. Anderson, Martin W. Lo), In 21st AIAA/AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, 2011. [bib]
[2010]	The Role of Gravity in the Evolution of Sol-gel-derived Architectures (Steven A. Steiner, Thomas M. Coffee, Shannon Dong, M.F. Schneider, A. Tafvizi Zavareh), In 2010 Materials Research Society Fall Meeting and Exhibit, 2010. [bib]
[2010]	Algorithmic Classification of Resonant Orbits Using Persistent Homology in Poincaré Sections (Thomas M. Coffee), In 20th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting Meeting, 2010. [bib]
[2008]	Bridging the Generation Gap: A Rapid Early Career Hire Training Program (Richard R. Rieber, Thomas M. Coffee, Shannon Dong, S.I. Infeld, Kendra B. Kilbride, Michael A. Seibert, Benjamin S. Solish), In AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, 2008. [bib]
[2006]	The Future of Integrated Concurrent Engineering in Spacecraft Design (Thomas M. Coffee), In LAI Plenary Conference, 2006. [bib]
[2005]	Self-Assembling Wireless Autonomously Reconfigurable Modules Concept (Shannon Dong, Katherine Allen, Paul Bauer, Brett Bethke, Amy Brzezinski, Thomas M. Coffee, Richard-Duane Chambers, Marcos Flores, Allison Gallagher-Rodgers, John Head, Michael Heiman, Nick Hoff, Colleen A. Horin, Michael Horvath, Elizabeth Jordan, John E. Keesee, SeongMin Kim, Edmund M. Kong, Agnieszka Koscielniak, Scott Lawrence, June Marquiss, Christopher McQuin, Jordan McRae, David W. Miller, James Modisette, Jasmin Moghbeli, Simon Nolet, Lennon Rodgers, Alvar Saenz-Otero, Audrey M. Schaffer, Cemocan Yesil), In International Astronautical Congress, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Modular Structures for Manned Space Exploration: The Truncated Octahedron as a Building Block (Olivier L. de Weck, William D. Nadir, Justin G. Wong, Gergana Bounova, Thomas M. Coffee), In 1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery, 2005. () [bib]
[2005]	Space Buoys: A Low-Cost Alternative to the Space Elevator (Thomas M. Coffee), In International Astronautical Congress, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	A Mathematical Model of Vestibular Reactions to Artificial Gravity (Thomas M. Coffee), In International Astronautical Congress, 2005. [bib]
[2003]	Modeling Vestibular Effects of Artificial Gravity by Gondola Centrifugation in Mice (Thomas M. Coffee, S.A. Gill, Erika B. Wagner, M.J. Theis, Sedina Tsikata, I.M. Bernal, A.W. Bryan, D.M. Merfeld, Laurence R. Young), In American Society for Gravitational Space Biology Annual Meeting, 2003. [bib]
[2002]	The Mars Gravity Biosatellite Program (Paul D. Wooster, Thomas M. Coffee, J.D. Hoogland, E.L. Brown, M.J. Holzinger), In International Mars Society Conference, 2002. [bib]
[2002]	Mars Gravity Biosatellite (Thomas M. Coffee, E.L. Brown, J.D. Hoogland, M.J. Holzinger, Paul D. Wooster), In World Space Congress, 2002. [bib]

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

Contact:

• Email: tcoffee@mit.edu

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Babak Cohanim

Babak Cohanim

S.M., Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, '04 B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, '02

Research Area: Multiobjective Design Optimization, Space Systems Engineering, Precision Guidance and Landing Algorithms

S.M. Thesis: Multiobjective Optimization of a Large Radio Telescope Array [PDF] - co-supervised with Prof. Jacqueline Hewitt

Current Position: Space Systems Engineer at Draper Laboratory, PhD. candidate at MIT Aero Astro

[2009]	Landing Point Designation Algorithm for Lunar Landing (Babak E. Cohanim, Brian Collins), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, volume 46, 2009. (doi: 10.2514/1.42002) [bib]
[2004]	Continuous and Burst-like Accretion onto Substellar Companions in Mira Winds (C. Struck, Babak E. Cohanim, L.A. Willson), In Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, volume 347, 2004. (doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2966.2004.07189.x) [bib]
[2004]	Design of Radio Telescope Array Configurations using Multiobjective Optimization: Imaging Performance versus Cable Length (Babak E. Cohanim, Jacqueline N. Hewitt, Olivier L. de Weck), In Astrophysical Journal, volume 154, 2004. (doi: 10.1086/422356, ) [bib]
[2002]	Models of Planets and Brown Dwarfs in Mira Winds (C. Struck, Babak E. Cohanim, L.A. Willson), In Astrophysical Journal Letters, volume 572, 2002. (doi: 10.1086/341485) [bib]
[2002]	Analysis of a Planet in a Mira Wind (Babak E. Cohanim), In Journal of the American Association of Variable Star Observers, volume 30, 2002. [bib]

[2004]	Multiobjective Optimization of a Large Radio Telescope Array (Babak E. Cohanim), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004. () [bib]

Contact: bec@alum.mit.edu

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Ross D. Collins

Ross D. Collins

Ph.D. Candidate, Engineering Systems Division

S.M. Technology and Policy, MIT '12 M.S. Systems Engineering, University of Virginia '10 B.S. Systems Engineering, B.A. Economics, University of Virginia '08

Research Area: Modeling and Simulation, System Dynamics, Energy Systems and Policy, Sustainable Development

Ph.D. Thesis: Infrastructure system design for sustainable development: Theory and application

Ross Collins is also associated with the Center for Complex Engineering Systems at KACST and MIT.

Awards:

• Winner of 2013 Global Energy Initiative Essay Contest, 1st place out of 400 entries from 67 countries
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, 2010-2011, 2012-2014
• NSF International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE) Program Award – Shanghai, China, 2010
• UVa Dept. of Systems and Information Engineering Louis T. Rader Outstanding Graduate Student Award – Charlottesville, 2010
• UVa Center for Risk Management of Engineering Systems Distinguished Graduate Student Award – Charlottesville, 2010
• IEEE Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium Best Paper Award for the Risk and Regional Planning Track – Charlottesville, 2008

Contact: rdc8j@mit.edu

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Sydney Do

Sydney Do

Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics (Space Systems), MIT '16

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '11 B.E. Aerospace Engineering (Honors 1 and University Medal), University of Sydney, Australia '07

Research Area: Space Habitation and Life Support, Space Systems, System Lifecycle Properties (Sustainability)

Ph.D. Thesis: "Towards Earth Independence - Tradespace Exploration of Long-Duration Crewed Mars Surface System Architectures" [PDF]

S.M. Thesis: "An Airbag-Based Crew Impact Attenuation System for the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle" [PDF]

Sydney Do is also associated with the MIT Space Systems Laboratory

[2016]	An independent assessment of the technical feasibility of the Mars One mission plan – Updated analysis (Sydney Do, Andrew Owens, Koki Ho, Samuel Schreiner, Olivier L. de Weck), In Acta Astronautica, 2016. () [bib]
[2014]	A Design Proposal for Asaph-1: A Human Mission to Phobos (Jason Price, Melissa Tanner, Siddarth Krishnamoorthy, Ashley Chadwick, Andrew Dahir, Abhijeet Kumar, Ashley Williams, Chantz Thomas, Osazonamen Igbinosun, Paul Nizenkov, Karin Schlottke, Emil Nathanson, Sherrie Hall, Sydney Do, Jan Kolmas, Bakari Hassan), In Journal of Space Operations, 2014. () [bib]
[2012]	A Personal Airbag System for the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (Sydney Do, Olivier L. de Weck), In Acta Astronautica, 2012. [bib]

[2016]	An Integrated Economics Model for ISRU in Support of a Mars Colony - Initial Results Report (Robert Shishko, Rene Fradet, Serkan Saydam, Carlos Tapia-Cortez, Andrew Dempster, Jeff Coulton, Sydney Do), In Space Resources Roundtable (SRR) / Planetary and Terrestrial Mining Sciences Symposium (PTMSS), 2016. [bib]
[2015]	HabNet - An Integrated Habitation and Supportability Architecting and Analysis Environment (Sydney Do, Andrew Owens, Olivier L. de Weck), In 45th International Conference on Environment Systems (ICES), 2015. () [bib]
[2015]	Benefits of Additive Manufacturing for Human Exploration of Mars (Andrew C. Owens, Sydney Do, Andrew E. Kurtz, Olivier L. de Weck), In 45th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2015. [bib]
[2014]	An Independent Assessment of the Technical Feasibility of the Mars One Mission Plan (Sydney Do, Koki Ho, Samuel Schreiner, Andrew Owens, Olivier L. de Weck), In 65th International Astronautical Congress, 2014. () [bib]
[2014]	A Grammar for Encoding and Synthesizing Life Support System Architectures using the Object Process Methodology (Sydney Do, Olivier de Weck), In , 2014. [bib]
[2013]	Innovative Conceptual Engineering Design (ICED): Creativity and Innovation in a CDIO-Like Curriculum (Charles J. Camarda, Olivier L. de Weck, Sydney Do), In Proceedings of the 9th International CDIO Conference, 2013. [bib]
[2012]	An Integrated Modeling Framework for Analyzing the Sustainability of Planetary Surface Habitats (Sydney Do, Olivier L. de Weck), In Global Space Exploration Conference, 2012. [bib]
[2011]	A Personal Airbag System for the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (Sydney Do, Olivier L. de Weck), In 62nd International Astronautical Congress, 2011. [bib]
[2011]	Feasibility Study of an Airbag-Based Crew Impact Attenuation System for the Orion CEV (Sydney Do, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2011 Conference and Exposition, 2011. [bib]
[2010]	A General Purpose Astronomy Small Satellite: An Approach to Low-Cost Space Telescope Design using Space-Qualified Ground Telescopes (Natasha Bosanac, Sydney Do, Hui Ying Wen, Anthony Wicht), In Space Telescopes and Instrumentation 2010: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter Wave (Jacobus M. Oschmann Jr., Mark C. Clampin, Howard A. MacEwen, eds.), volume 7731, 2010. [bib]
[2009]	An Airbag-Based Crew Impact Attenuation System for the Orion CEV (Sydney Do, Olivier L. de Weck, Ricardo Robles Jr., Joseph Pellicciotti, Tim Brady), In AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, 2009. [bib]
[2007]	Relative Orbital Positioning for a Minimal Delay Line Multiple Spacecraft Interferometer (Sydney Do), In AIAA Australia-Asia Student Conference 2007, 2007. [bib]

[2016]	Towards Earth Independence - Tradespace Exploration of Long-Duration Crewed Mars Surface System Architectures (Sydney Do), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2016. [bib]
[2011]	An Airbag-Based Crew Impact Attenuation System for the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (Sydney Do), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2011. () [bib]
[2007]	Relative Orbital Positioning and Maintenance for a Minimal Delay Line Multiple Spacecraft Interferometer (Sydney Do), Bachelor's thesis, University of Sydney School of Aerospace, Mechanical, and Mechatronic Engineering, 2007. [bib]

Selected Media

Selected Awards:

• Acta Astronautica - Most Downloaded Article in the last 90 days (February to May 2016)
• MIT Libraries - Most Downloaded Article over the months of August and October 2015
• Josephine de Karman Fellowship 2014-2015 [link]
• AIAA John Leland Atwood Graduate Award 2014-2015 [link]
• MIT Office of the Dean for Graduate Education John Whitney Fund Recipient
• MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics John (1943) and Irene M Goldsmith Scholarship
• First Place, AIAA 43rd International Conference on Environmental Systems Student Poster Competition 2013
• First Place Team Member, Caltech Space Challenge 2013
• The University of Sydney Medal 2008

Contact: sydneydo@alum.mit.edu

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Tatsuya Doi

Tatsuya Doi

S.M. Candidate, Engineering System Division

M.E. Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Tokyo '11 B.E. Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Tokyo '09

Research Area: High Speed Rail Systems, System Lifecycle Properties

Awards:

• Best Student Presentation Award at 40th Annual Meeting of The Japan Society of Aeronautical and Space Sciences (JSASS) 2009
• Shin-Nihon Shogakukai Scholarship 2007-2011
• Maruwa-Ikueikai Scholarship 2006-2009

Contact: doi@mit.edu

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Patricia C. Egger

Patricia C. Egger

S.M. Candidate, Applied mathematics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland

B.S. Mathematics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland '12

Research Area: Numerical analysis (numerical approximation of PDEs and numerical integration of dynamical systems)

SM Thesis Title: Efficient Computational Approaches to Trajectory Prediction for Future Earth-Asteroid Impact Mitigation

Contact: pegger@mit.edu

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Kalina (Galabova)
Lowery

Kalina (Galabova) Lowery

M.S. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '04 B.S. Mechanical Engineering/Aeronautical Systems from the United States Military Academy '01

Research Area: Space Systems and Logistics, On-Orbit Servicing

S.M. Thesis: Architecting a Family of Space Tugs Based on Orbital Transfer Mission Scenarios [PDF]

Current Position: Aerospace Systems Engineer, Consultant, Writer

[2006]	Economic case for the retirement of geosynchronous communication satellites via space tugs (Kalina K. Galabova, Olivier L. de Weck), In Acta Astronautica, volume 58, 2006. (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2005.12.014, ) [bib]

[2003]	Architecting a Family of Space Tugs Based on Orbital Mission Scenarios (Kalina K. Galabova, Gergana Bounova, Olivier L. de Weck, Daniel E. Hastings), In AIAA Space 2003 Conference and Exposition, 2003. () [bib]

[2004]	Architecting a Family of Space Tugs based on Orbital Transfer Mission Scenarios (Kalina K. Galabova), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004. () [bib]

Awards:

• Distinguished Cadet Award (1999, 2000, 2001) United States Military Academy- West Point
• COL J.L. Walsh Memorial Award (2001)

Contact: galabova@alum.mit.edu

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Adrian Diaz Garcia

Adrian Diaz Garcia

S.M. Engineering and Management (SDM), MIT '09 B.S. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, ITESM '01

**Research Area:**Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Automotive Systems Engineering

S.M. Thesis: Network Analysis of Technical and Organizational Configurations: Using an Alignment Approach to Enhance Product Development Performance [PDF] - co-supervised with Prof. Fiona Murray

[2009]	Network Analysis of Technical and Organizational Configurations: Using an Alignment Approach to Enhance Product Development Performance (J. Adrian Diaz Garcia), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology System Design and Management Program, 2009. () [bib]

Current Position: Engineering Manager (Safety & CAE), Ford Motor Company, Mexico

Contact: adrian.diaz@sloan.mit.edu, adiaz41@ford.com

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Gabrielle Gaustad

Gabrielle Gaustad

Ph.D., Material Science and Engineering, MIT '09 M.S., Computation for Design and Optimization, MIT '09 B.S., Ceramic Engineering, Alfred University '04

S.M. Thesis: Stochastic methods for improving secondary production decisions under compositional uncertainty”, Computation for Design and Optimization (CDO) Program [PDF]

Research Area: Improving Secondary Production, Economics of Recycling, System Lifecycle Properties (Recyclability, Sustainability)

Current Position: Assistant Professor in the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at the Rochester Institute of Technology

[2004]	Stochastic methods for improving secondary production decisions under compositional uncertainty (Gabrielle G. Gaustad), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computation for Design and Optimization Program, 2004. () [bib]

Awards:

• National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2005-2008)
• MIT-Dupont Alliance Fellow (2004-2005)
• The Minerals, Metals, & Material Society (TMS) Light Metals Recycling Technology Award for most notable Recycling Technology paper published in Light Metals (2006)
• Best Paper Honorable Mention, 6th Technology, Management, and Policy Consortium

Contact: gabrielle.gaustad@rit.edu

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Monica Giffin

Monica Giffin

S.M. Engineering and Management (SDM), MIT '07 S.B. Aeronautics and Astonautics, MIT '02

Research Area: System Lifecycle Properties (Changeability), Systems Architecture and Engineering

S.M. Thesis: Change Propagation in Large Technical Sytems [PDF]

Current Position: Senior Systems Engineer, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems

[2009]	Change Propagation Analysis in Complex Technical Systems (Monica L. Giffin, Olivier L. de Weck, Gergana Bounova, Rene Keller, Claudia Eckert, P. John Clarkson), In Journal of Mechanical Design, volume 131, 2009. (doi: 10.1115/1.3149847, ) [bib]

[2007]	Change Propagation in Large Technical Systems (Monica L. Giffin), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology System Design and Management Program, 2007. () [bib]

Contact: monica_t@alum.mit.edu, monica_giffin@raytheon.com

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Christopher Graff

Christopher Graff

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '06 S.B. Aerospace Engineering, MIT '04

Research Area: System Architecture and Engineering, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Integrated Modeling and Simulation

S.M. Thesis: System Modeling, Analysis and Optimization Methodology for Diesel Exhaust After-treatment Technologies [PDF]

Current Position: Consultant at Oliver Wyman, New York City

Area of work: Management Consulting, specializing in financial service strategy and risk management consulting

[2006]	A Modular State-Vector based Modeling Architecture for Diesel Exhaust System Design, Analysis and Optimization (Christopher D. Graff, Olivier L. de Weck), In 11th IAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2006. () [bib]
[2005]	Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping: A Rewarding CAD/CAE/CAM and CDIO Experience for Undergraduates (Olivier L. de Weck, Il Young Kim, Christopher D. Graff, William D. Nadir, A. Bell), In 1st Annual CDIO Conference, 2005. [bib]

[2006]	System Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization Methodology for Diesel Exhaust After-treatment Technologies (Christopher D. Graff), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2006. () [bib]

Awards:

• Department Teaching Assistant Award, 2005; for 16.810 Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping

Contact: cgraff@mow.com, cgraff@alum.mit.edu

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Erica Gralla

Erica Gralla

Ph.D. Engineering Systems, MIT'12
S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '06 B.S.E. Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University '04

Research Area: Space Systems and Logistics: Investigated issues related to on-orbit assembly of next-generation modular spacecraft, including assembly strategies using space tugs and on-orbit refueling and launch vehicle sizing.

S.M. Thesis: Strategies for Launch and Assembly of Modular Spacecraft [PDF]

Current Position: Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at George Washington University

New area of research: Systems methods for humanitarian aid and disaster relief

[2007]	Strategies for On-Orbit Assembly of Modular Spacecraft (Erica L. Gralla, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, volume 60, 2007. () [bib]

[2006]	Autonomous Logistics Technologies for Space Exploration: Experiment Results and Design Considerations (Matthew R. Silver, X. Li, Olivier L. de Weck, Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	An Integrated Modeling Tool for Sustainable Space Exploration (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Nii Armar, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	The Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Integrated Database (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Logistics Information Systems for Human Space Exploration (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Matthew R. Silver, X. Li, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	An Integrated Modeling Tool for Sustainable Space Exploration (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Nii Armar, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Remote Terrestrial Sites as Operational/Logistics Analogs for Moon/Mars Bases: The Haughton Mars Project (Erica L. Gralla, Sarah A. Shull, Matthew R. Silver, Jaemyung Ahn, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. () [bib]
[2005]	The Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Interplanetary Supply Chain Management Database (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Olivier L. de Weck, Afreen Siddiqi, Robert Shishko), In AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, 2005. (pdf) [bib]
[2005]	A Modeling Framework For Interplanetary Supply Chains (Erica L. Gralla, Sarah A. Shull, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	On-Orbit Assembly Strategies for Human Space Exploration (Erica L. Gralla, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Optimal Launch Vehicle Size Determination for Moon-Mars Transportation Architectures (Erica L. Gralla, William D. Nadir, H. Mamani, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2005 Conference and Exposition, 2005. [bib]

[2006]	Strategies for Launch and Assembly of Modular Spacecraft (Erica L. Gralla), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2006. () [bib]

Awards:

• NSF Fellowship
• NDSEG Fellowship

Contact: egralla@mit.edu

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Abe Grindle

Abe Grindle

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '09 S.M. Technology and Policy, MIT '09 B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Saint Louis University (Honors), '06

S.M. Thesis: A Technical, Financial, and Policy Analysis of the RAMSES RFID Inventory Management System for NASA’s International Space Station: Prospects for SBIR/STTR Technology Infusion [PDF]

Current Position: Associate Consultant at The Bridgespan Group

[2010]	A Technical, Financial, and Policy Analysis of the RAMSES RFID Inventory Management System for NASA's International Space Station: Prospects for SBIR/STTR Technology Infusion (Abraham Grindle), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Technology Policy Program, 2010. () [bib]

Contact: grindle@alum.mit.edu

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Paul Grogan

Paul Grogan

Ph.D. Engineering Systems, MIT, '14 S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, '10 B.S. Engineering Mechanics & Astronautics and Mathematics, University of Wisconsin '08

Research Area: Simulation and Gaming, Systems Engineering, Collaborative Engineering

Ph.D. Thesis:"Interoperable Simulation Gaming for Strategic Infrastructure Systems Design" [PDF]

S.M. Thesis: "A Flexible, Modular Approach to Integrated Space Exploration Campaign Logistics, Modeling, and Simulation" [PDF]

[2014]	Logistical Analysis of a Flexible Human and Robotic Mars Exploration Campaign (Howard K. Yue, Paul T. Grogan, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2014. [bib] [doi]
[2014]	Functional and Spatial System Model for City Infrastructure Systems: A City.Net IES Case Study (Ademola Adepetu, Paul T. Grogan, Anas Alfaris, Davor Svetinovic, Olivier L. de Weck), In Systems Engineering, volume 17, 2014. [bib] [doi]
[2011]	Matrix Methods for Optimal Manifesting of Multi-Node Space Exploration Systems (Paul T. Grogan, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, volume 48, 2011. () [bib] [doi]

[2014]	Multi-stakeholder Interactive Simulation for Federated Satellite Systems (Paul T. Grogan, Alessandro Golkar, Seiko Shirasaka, Olivier L. de Weck), In 2014 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2014. [bib]
[2013]	An Integrated Modeling Framework for Infrastructure System-of-systems Simulation (Paul T. Grogan, Olivier L. de Weck), In 2013 IEEE International Systems Conference, 2013. [bib]
[2012]	Process-oriented evaluation of user interactions in integrated system analysis tools (Paul T. Grogan Chaiwoo Lee, Olivier L. de Weck), In IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2012), 2012. [bib]
[2012]	Process-oriented evaluation of user interactions in integrated system analysis tools (Paul T. Grogan Chaiwoo Lee, Olivier L. de Weck), In IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC 2012), 2012. [bib]
[2012]	Strategic Engineering Gaming for Improved Design and Interoperation of Infrastructure Systems (Paul T. Grogan, Olivier L. de Weck), In Third International Engineering Systems Symposium, 2012. [bib]
[2012]	Multi-stakeholder Gaming and Simulation Environment for a Future Resource Economy in Space (Paul T. Grogan, Olivier L. de Weck), In Global Space Exploration Conference, 2012. [bib]
[2012]	Federated Simulation and Gaming Framework for a Decentralized Space-based Resource Economy (Paul T. Grogan, Olivier L. de Weck), In ASCE Earth and Space 2012 Conference, 2012. [bib]
[2012]	City.Net IES: A Sustainability-oriented Energy Decision Support System (Ademola Adepetu, Paul T. Grogan, Anas Alfaris, Davor Svetinovic, Olivier L. de Weck), In 2012 IEEE International Systems Conference, 2012. [bib]
[2011]	Comparative Usability Study of Two Space Logistics Analysis Tools (Paul T. Grogan, Chaiwoo Lee, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2011 Conference and Exposition, 2011. [bib]
[2011]	Space Logistics Modeling and Simulation Analysis using SpaceNet: Four Application Cases (Paul T. Grogan, Howard K. Yue, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2011 Conference and Exposition, 2011. [bib]
[2011]	A University Perspective on the NASA/SISO Smackdown Modeling and Simulation Outreach Event (Nana Essilfie-Conduah, Paul T. Grogan, Phillip M. Cunio, Ryan McLinko, Olivier L. de Weck), In 2011 Fall Simulation Interoperability Workshop, 2011. () [bib]
[2010]	Comparing and Optimizing the DARPA System F6 Program Value-Centric Design Methodologies (M. Greg O'Neill, Howard K. Yue, Sreeja Nag, Paul T. Grogan, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2010 Conference and Exposition, 2010. [bib]
[2010]	Matrix Methods for Optimal Manifesting of Multi-Node Space Exploration Systems (Paul T. Grogan, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2010 Conference and Exposition, 2010. [bib]
[2010]	Data Management, Collaboration, and Model Integration for Space Exploration System Analysis and Design (Ivo Ferreira, Paul T. Grogan), In AIAA Space 2010 Conference and Exposition, 2010. [bib]
[2009]	A Flexible Architecture and Object-Oriented Model for Space Logistics Simulation (Paul T. Grogan, Olivier L. de Weck, Nii Armar, Takuto Ishimatsu, Afreen Siddiqi, Gene Lee, Elizabeth Jordan, Robert Shishko), In AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, 2009. [bib]

[2010]	A Flexible, Modular Approach to Integrated Space Exploration Campaign Logistics, Modeling, and Simulation (Paul T. Grogan), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2010. () [bib]

Awards:

• NDSEG Graduate Research Fellowship
• 3rd Place Schoofs Prize for Creativity, University of Wisconsin - Madison 2007
• 3rd Place Tong Prototype Competition, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2007
• Wisconsin Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarship, 2006-2007
• Engineering Physics Departmental Scholarship, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2005-2007
• Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

Contact: ptgrogan@mit.edu

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Roi Guinto

Roi Guinto

S.M. Candidate, Technology and Policy

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Concentration) and Physics, Rutgers University '12

Research Area: Serious Games, Online Collaboration, Long-term Sociotechnical Systems

S.M. Thesis: TBD

Awards:

• National Merit Scholarship 2008
• Nora, Gertrude, & Peter Memorial Scholarship

Contact: guinto@mit.edu

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Dominic Hauser

Dominic Hauser

Master of Industrial Engineering (ETH Zurich) '04

Research Area: Production Technology and Manufacturing, System Lifecycle Properties (Manufacturability), Product Families and Platforms

Thesis Title: Flexibility in Aerospace and Automotive Component Manufacturing Systems: Practice, Strategy and Optimization [PDF]

Current Position: Quality and Logistics Manager, ThyssenKrupp Presta Cold Forging (www.thyssenkrupp-presta.com), Danville, IL

Area of work: Component manufacturing industry

[2007]	Flexibility in component manufacturing systems: evaluation framework and case study (Dominic Hauser, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, volume 18, 2007. (doi: 10.1007/s10845-007-0033-9, ) [bib]

[2004]	Flexibility in Aerospace and Automotive Component Manufacturing Systems: Practice, Strategy and Optimization (Dominic Hauser), Master's thesis, Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich, 2004. () [bib]

Contact: dominic.hauser@thyssenkrupp.com

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Koki Ho

Koki Ho

Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology '15

M.E. Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Tokyo '11 B.E. Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Tokyo '09

Research Area: Space Systems and Logistics

Ph.D. Thesis Title: Dynamic Network Modeling for Spaceflight Logistics Flow with Time-Expanded Networks

Koki Ho is also associated with the MIT Space Systems Laboratory

[2016]	An independent assessment of the technical feasibility of the Mars One mission plan – Updated analysis (Sydney Do, Andrew Owens, Koki Ho, Samuel Schreiner, Olivier L. de Weck), In Acta Astronautica, 2016. () [bib]
[2014]	Dynamic Modeling and Optimization for Space Logistics Using Time-Expanded Networks (Koki Ho, Olivier L. de Weck, Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Robert Shishko), In Acta Astronautica, volume 105, 2014. [bib]
[2014]	On-orbit depot architectures using contingency propellant (Koki Ho, Katherine Gerhard, Austin K. Nicholas, Alexander J. Buck, Jeffrey A. Hoffman), In Acta Astronautica, volume 96, 2014. [bib]
[2014]	Concurrent Design of Scientific Crewed Space Habitats and Their Supporting Logistics System (Koki Ho, Jennifer L. Green, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, volume 51, 2014. [bib]
[2012]	A Survey of Algorithms for Star identification with Low-cost Star Trackers (Koki Ho), In Acta Astronautica, volume 73, 2012. [bib]

[2014]	Dynamic Modeling and Optimization for Space Logistics Using Time-Expanded Networks (Koki Ho, Olivier L. de Weck, Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Robert Shishko), In International Astronautical Congress, 2014. [bib]
[2014]	Dynamic Network Modeling for Spaceflight Logistics (Koki Ho, Olivier L. de Weck, Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Robert Shishko), In AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technologies Conference, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition (SciTech2014), 2014. [bib]
[2014]	Evaluating International Collaboration for Human Exploration beyond LEO (Emanuele Capparelli, Laura Delgado-Lopez, Natasha Bosanac, Alexander Burg, Koki Ho, Justin Kluger, Sara M. Langston, Valentina Lo Gatto, Oleg G. Mansurov, Paul Nizenkov, Ademir Vrolijk, Luis Zea, Jonathan Battat), In IAA Space Exploration Conference, 2014. [bib]
[2014]	An Independent Assessment of the Technical Feasibility of the Mars One Mission Plan (Sydney Do, Koki Ho, Samuel Schreiner, Andrew Owens, Olivier L. de Weck), In 65th International Astronautical Congress, 2014. () [bib]
[2013]	Improved Concurrent Optimization Formulation of Crewed Space Habitats and Their Supporting Logistics Systems (Koki Ho, Jennifer L. Green, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2013 Conference and Exposition, 2013. [bib]
[2013]	Disturbance Torque Compensation of the BepiColombo Spacecraft during Interplanetary Cruise Flight using Solar Sailing Effect (Andrei Kornienko, Rob S. Harris, Philippe Temporelli, Koki Ho), In AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, 2013. [bib]
[2012]	Integrated Framework for the Design of Crewed Space Habitats and their Supporting Logistics System (Koki Ho, Jennifer L. Green, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2012 Conference and Exposition, 2012. [bib]
[2010]	Software Development of Star Trackers for Small Satellites (Koki Ho), In International Astronautical Congress, 2010. [bib]
[2010]	New Star Identification Algorithm for Multiple Star Trackers with Unequal Qualities (Koki Ho, S. Nakasuka), In IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Aerospace, 2010. [bib]
[2010]	Novel Star Identification Method Combining Two Star Trackers with Extended FOVs (Koki Ho, S. Nakasuka), In AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit, 2010. [bib]
[2010]	Thermal Design and Testing of a Micro-satellite for Infrared Astrometry (Nano-JASMINE) (Koki Ho, N. Sako, S. Nakasuka), In AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2010. [bib]
[2010]	Novel Star Identification Algorithm Utilizing Images of Two Star Trackers (Koki Ho, S. Nakasuka), In IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2010. [bib]
[2009]	Star Identification Algorithms for Micro Star Trackers (Koki Ho, S. Nakasuka), In Uchu Kagaku Gijutsu Rengo Koenkai, 2009. [bib]
[2009]	Optimization for the Communication Network of a Micro-satellite Cluster by the Multilayer Hierarchy via a Genetic Algorithm (Koki Ho), In International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, 2009. [bib]

Awards:

• Presenter at MIT Aerospace Centennial Symposium Lightening Talks 2014
• Funai Overseas Scholarship 2011-2013
• Hermann Oberth Medal (2nd Prize at Graduate Category) at International Astronautical Congress 2010
• JAXA- sponsored student for International Astronautical Congress 2010
• JAXA- sponsored student for International Space University Annual Symposium 2010
• JSASS (The Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences) President Award at International Symposium on Space Technology and Science 2009

Contact: koki_ho@mit.edu

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Wilfried Hofstetter

Wilfried Hofstetter

Diplomingenieur Maschinenwesen, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, '05 Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT ,'09

Diploma Thesis: Extensible Modular Landing Systems for Human Moon and Mars Exploration [PDF] - co-advised with Prof. Edward Crawley

Current Position: Engineering Consultant at Siemens, Corporate Technology - Siemens

Research Area: Systems Architecture and Engineering, System Lifecycle Properties (Commonality), Lean Engineering

[2009]	A Framework for the Architecting of Aerospace Systems Portfolios with Commonality (Wilfried K. Hofstetter), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2009. [bib]
[2004]	Extensible Modular Landing Systems for Human Moon and Mars Exploration (Wilfried K. Hofstetter), Master's thesis, Technische Universitat Munchen, 2004. () [bib]

Awards:

• The Rene H. Miller Prize for Excellence in Systems Engineering, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009
• Commander's Medal of the US Army Aviation Center Logistics Command, Presented for Outstanding Service, Ft. Rucker, AL, 2007.
• Scholarship of the Bavarian State for Students of Outstanding Ability, Munich, 1998

Contact: wilfried.hofstetter@gmail.com

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Deborah Howell

Deborah Howell

Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '07 S.M in Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '04 B.S. in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute '01

Research Area: Integrated Modeling and Simulation, Space Systems Engineering

S.M. Thesis: Multi-configuration model tuning for precision opto-mechanical systems [PDF]

Ph.D. Thesis: _Spatial Nyquist Fidelity Method for Structural Models of Opto-Mechanical Systems_[PDF]

Current Position: Senior Member of the Technical Staff at the Aerospace Corporation

[2008]	Spatial Nyquist Fidelity Method for Structural Models of Opto-Mechanical Systems (Deborah J. Howell, Olivier L. de Weck, David W. Miller), In SPIE Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation Conference, 2008. () [bib]
[2007]	Fidelity Assessment of Spacecraft Structural Models using the Spatial Nyquist Criterion (Deborah J. Howell, Olivier L. de Weck, David W. Miller), In 3rd AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Specialist Conference, 2007. [bib]
[2006]	Evaluating alternative architectures for lightweight space telescopes using parameterized models (Scott A. Uebelhart, Deborah J. Howell, David W. Miller), In 2006 IEEE/AIAA Aerospace Conference, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Parametric Modeling of Space Telescope Architectures (Elizabeth Jordan, A. Stewart, Scott A. Uebelhart, Deborah J. Howell, David W. Miller), In SPIE Astronomical Telescopes Conference, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Fidelity of Subsystem Telescope Models and the Influence on Simulation Accuracy (Deborah J. Howell, Olivier L. de Weck), In SPIE Astronomical Telescopes Conference, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Lessons Learned from Parametric Structural Modeling of a Large Ground Based Observatory (Deborah J. Howell, Scott A. Uebelhart, David W. Miller), In SPIE Astronomical Telescopes Conference, 2006. [bib]
[2005]	Large Tradespace Analysis Using Parametric Integrated Models of Extremely Large Ground-based Telescopes (Deborah J. Howell, Scott A. Uebelhart, George Angeli, David W. Miller), In 6th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2005. [bib]
[2004]	Multidisciplinary System Optimization of Spacecraft Interferometer Testbed (Deborah J. Howell, Olivier L. de Weck), In 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2004. [bib]
[2004]	Multi-configuration tuning of precision opto-mechanical systems (Deborah J. Howell, Olivier L. de Weck, C. Blaurock), In SPIE conference on Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2004. () [bib]
[2002]	Experimental Validation of Isoperformance Methodology (Deborah J. Howell, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th Annual AIAA Symposium on Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization, 2002. [bib]

[2007]	Spatial Nyquist Fidelity Method for Structural Models of Opto-Mechanical Systems (Deborah J. Howell), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2007. () [bib]
[2004]	Multi-Conguration Model Tuning for Precision Opto-Mechanical Systems (Deborah J. Howell), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004. [bib]

Awards:

• Michelson Graduate Student Fellowship
• NDSEG Fellowship

Contact: deborah.j.howell@gmail.com

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Takuto Ishimatsu

Takuto Ishimatsu

Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '13 S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '08 M.E. Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Tokyo '06 B.E. Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Tokyo '04

Research Area: Space Systems and Logistics, System Safety, Astrodynamics and Astrophysics, Network and Graph Theory, Water/Energy/Transportation Systems

Ph.D. Thesis: "Generalized Multi-Commodity Network Flows: Case Studies in Space Logistics and Complex Infrastructure Systems"

S.M. Thesis: "Interplanetary Trajectory Analysis for 2020-2040 Mars Missions including Venus Flyby Opportunities"

Current Position: Postdoctoral Associate in the MIT Engineering Systems Diviison

Takuto Ishimatsu is also associated with the MIT System Engineering Research Laboratory and the MIT Space Systems Laboratory

Publications:

[2015]	A Generalized Multi-Commodity Network Flow Model for the Earth-Moon-Mars Logistics System (Takuto Ishimatsu, Olivier de Weck, Jeffrey Hoffman, Yoshiaki Ohkami, Robert Shishko), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 2015. (Accepted) [bib]
[2014]	Hazard Analysis of Complex Spacecraft Using Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis (Takuto Ishimatsu, Nancy G. Leveson, John P. Thomas, Cody H. Fleming, Masafumi Katahira, Yuko Miyamoto, Ryo Ujiie, Haruka Nakao, Nobuyuki Hoshino), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, volume 51(2), 2014. [bib]
[2011]	Method for Rapid Interplanetary Trajectory Analysis using DeltaV\Delta VDeltaV Maps with Flyby Options (Takuto Ishimatsu, Jeffrey Hoffman, Olivier de Weck), In Journal of the British Interplanetary Society (JBIS), volume 64, 2011. [bib]
[2010]	Interplanetary Trajectory Analysis and Logistical Considerations of Human Mars Exploration (Takuto Ishimatsu, Paul Grogan, Olivier de Weck), In Journal of Cosmology, 2010. () [bib]
[2008]	Numerical Analysis of Aerodynamic Interference between Two Circular Cylinders Using the Overset Grid Method (Takuto Ishimatsu, E. Morishita, T. Okunuki, H. Koyama), In Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (JSASS), volume 51, 2008. [bib]
[2005]	Taylor-Maccoll Hypervelocity Analytical Solutions (Takuto Ishimatsu, E. Morishita), In Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences (JSASS), volume 48, 2005. [bib]

[2015]	Desalination Network Model Driven Decision Support System: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia (Takuto Ishimatsu, Abdelkrim Doufene, Abdullah Alawad, Olivier de Weck), In IDA World Congress 2015, 2015. [bib]
[2014]	Planning an Itinerary for an Electric Vehicle (Hugo G. Chale-Gongora, Olivier de Weck, Abdelkrim Doufene, Takuto Ishimatsu, Daniel Krob), In IEEE International Energy Conference (ENERGYCON), 2014. [bib]
[2014]	Planning an Itinerary for an Electric Vehicle (Olivier L. de Weck Abdelkrim Doufene Takuto Ishimatsu Hugo G. Chale-Gongora, Daniel Krob), In IEEE EnergyCon, International Energy Conference, Proceedings in IEEE Xplore, 2014. (pdf, ) [bib]
[2013]	A Generalized Multi-Commodity Network Flow Model for Space Exploration Logistics (Takuto Ishimatsu, Olivier de Weck, Jeffrey Hoffman, Yoshiaki Ohkami, Robert Shishko), In AIAA SPACE 2013 Conference and Exposition, 2013. [bib]
[2012]	A Graph-Theoretic Modeling Framework for Resource-Economy in Space Logistics (Takuto Ishimatsu, Olivier de Weck, Jeffrey Hoffman, Yoshiaki Ohkami, Robert Shishko), In AIAA SPACE 2012 Conference and Exposition, 2012. [bib]
[2011]	Multiple Controller Contributions to Hazards (Takuto Ishimatsu, Nancy Leveson, Cody Fleming, Masa Katahira, Yuko Miyamoto, Haruka Nakao), In Proceedings of the 5th Conference of the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS), 2011. [bib]
[2011]	A Proposal for Graph-Theoretic Modeling Approach to Resource-Economy in Spaceflight Campaign Logistics (Takuto Ishimatsu, Olivier de Weck, Jeffrey Hoffman, Yoshiaki Ohkami), In AIAA SPACE 2011 Conference and Exposition, 2011. [bib]
[2011]	Mid-Course Plane-Change Trajectories Expanding Launch Windows for Mars Missions including Venus Flyby Opportunities (Takuto Ishimatsu, Olivier L. de Weck, Jeffrey A. Hoffman), In AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, 2011. [bib]
[2011]	Safety Guided Spacecraft Design using Model-Based Specifications (Cody Fleming, Takuto Ishimatsu, Yuko Miyamoto, Haruka Nakao, Masa Katahira, Nobuyuki Hoshino, John Thomas, Nancy Leveson), In Proceedings of the 5th Conference of the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS), 2011. [bib]
[2010]	Modeling and Hazard Analysis using STPA (Takuto Ishimatsu, Nancy Leveson, John Thomas, Masa Katahira, Yuko Miyamoto, Haruka Nakao), In Proceedings of the 4th Conference of the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS), 2010. [bib]
[2009]	Interplanetary Trajectory Analysis for 2020-2040 Mars Missions including Venus Flyby Opportunities (Takuto Ishimatsu, Jeffrey Hoffman, Olivier de Weck), In AIAA SPACE 2009 Conference and Exposition, 2009. [bib]
[2009]	A Flexible Architecture and Object-Oriented Model for Space Logistics Simulation (Paul T. Grogan, Olivier L. de Weck, Nii Armar, Takuto Ishimatsu, Afreen Siddiqi, Gene Lee, Elizabeth Jordan, Robert Shishko), In AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, 2009. [bib]
[2008]	LIMIT: Lunar Infrared Modular Interferometric Telescope (Justin M. Colson, Phillip M. Cunio, Ryan Odegard, Jaime Ramirez, Timothy Sutherland, Gautier Brunet, Tamer Elkholy, Bryan Gardner, Takuto Ishimatsu, Jeff Pasqual, Olivier de Weck), In AIAA SPACE 2008 Conference and Exposition, 2008. [bib]
[2007]	Near-Term Mars Sample Return Using In-Situ Oxygen Generation (Phillip M. Cunio, Takuto Ishimatsu, Jim Keller, Zahra Khan, Ryan Odegard, Peter Waswa, Geoffrey A. Landis), In AIAA SPACE 2007 Conference and Exposition, 2007. [bib]
[2006]	Numerical Analysis of Interference between Two Circular Cylinders using Overset Grid Method (Takuto Ishimatsu, E. Morishita), In JSASS Annual Conference, 2006. [bib]
[2004]	Taylor-Maccoll Hypersonic-Limit Analytical Solution and Waverider Design (Takuto Ishimatsu, Etsuo Morishita), In JSASS Annual Conference, 2004. [bib]

Awards:

• Japanese Government Scholarship, 2006-2008

Contact: takuto@mit.edu

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Ioana
Josan-Drinceanu

Ioana Josan-Drinceanu

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, ’15 S.M. Electrical Engineering, Space Technologies Minor, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland, '11 B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Micro-, Opto- and Nanoelectronics, Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, '09

Research Areas: Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) for Space Colonies
Developing modular, automatically generated simulations for complex systems

S.M. Theses: "Design and test of the payload board for the Gravity Gradient Earth Sensor (GGES) REXUS experiment"
“Analytical model and simulations of closed-loop rebreather systems for Earth and Space applications”

Publications:

Awards:

• Excellence prize offered by the League of Romanian Students Abroad (2015)
• Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship (2014-2015 and 2015-2016)
• Best poster award at the International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES) with the poster “HabNet: a generalised habitat modelling environment” (2013)
• Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Excellence Scholarship for Master Studies (2009-2011)
• Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Performance and Study Scholarships (2005 - 2009)

Contact: ijosand@alum.mit.edu

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Konstantinos Kalligeros

Konstantinos Kalligeros

Ph.D. in Engineering Systems, MIT, '06 , S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, '02 Dipl. Civil Engineering, National Technical University Athens, 2000

Ph.D. Thesis: Platforms and Real Options in Large-Scale Engineering [PDF] - co-supervised with Prof. Richard de Neufville

Research Areas: Systems Architecture and Engineering, System Lifecycle Properties (Flexibility), Real Options, Trading and Commodity Markets

Current Position: Vice President, Commodity Solutions Group at Commerzbank

[2006]	Platforms and Real Options in Large-Scale Engineering Systems (Konstantinos Kalligeros), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineering Systems Division, 2006. () [bib]

Contact: kkalligeros@gmail.com

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Chaiwoo Lee

Chaiwoo Lee

Ph.D. Candidate, Engineering Systems Division

Chaiwoo Lee is also associated with the MIT AgeLab

M.S. Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University '10 B.S. Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University '08

Research Area: Older users' interactions with technology, user-centered design and development, product and service innovation

Ph.D. Thesis Title:"Adaptability in engineering systems: Innovation of technology-enabled systems for older users" (tentative)

Awards:

• Samsung Scholarship, 2010-2014
• Excellent Paper Award, IEEE International Conference on ICT Convergence 2011
• Best Graduate Award, Seoul National University Engineering Alumni Association, 2008
• National Science & Technology Scholarship, Korea Research Foundation, 2004-2007

Contact: chaiwoo@mit.edu

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Jijun Lin

Jijun Lin

Ph.D. in Engineering Systems, MIT '09 M.S., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 2004 B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2002

Ph.D. Thesis: Exploring Flexible Strategies in Engineering Systems Using Screening Models Applications to Offshore Petroleum Projects [PDF]

Research Areas: Systems Architecture and Engineering, Integrated Modeling and Simulation, System Lifecycle Properties (Flexibility), Oil and Gas Production

Current Position: Concept Development Engineer at BP - Houston

[2008]	Exploring Flexible Strategies in Engineering Systems Using Screening Models: Applications to Offshore Petroleum Projects (Jijun Lin), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineering Systems Division, 2008. () [bib]

Contact: jijun.lin@bp.com

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John Lydiard

John Lydiard

S.M. Candidate, Engineering Systems Division

B.S. Systems Engineering Management, United States Air Force Academy '12

Research Area: Modeling and Simulation, Systems Architecture and Engineering, Systems of Systems Engineering

John Lydiard is also associated with the MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Awards:

• MIT Lincoln Laboratory Military Fellowship
• Outstanding Graduate in Systems Engineering Management, Class of 2012, USAFA

Contact: jlyd@mit.edu

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Eduardo Malaga
Chocano

Eduardo Malaga Chocano

S.M. Engineering and Management (SDM), MIT '04 B.S., System Engineering, National University of Engineering, Lima, Peru, 1996

S.M. Thesis: A Comparative Study of Iterative Prototyping vs. Waterfall Process Applied to Small and Medium Sized Software Projects [PDF]

Research Areas: Systems Architecture and Engineering, Management of Software Projects

[2004]	A Comparative Study of Iterative Prototyping vs. Waterfall Process Applied To Small and Medium Sized Software Projects (Eduardo Malaga Chocano), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology System Design and Management Program, 2004. () [bib]

Contact: emalaga@alum.mit.edu

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Christoph Meier

Christoph Meier

S.M. in Computer Science, Diplom Informatiker, Technical University Munich, Germany, 2006

Visiting Student at MIT Strategic Engineering Group

Research Area: Systems Architecture Engineering, Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence

Thesis Title: _Flexibility in automotive assembly process_es

Awards:

• Ph.D Fellowship, Bavarian Science Foundation, 2006.
• Best S.M. thesis Award, German Society of Systems Engineering, 2006.
• e-fellows.net Scholarship, 2006.
• USA exchange Scholarship (University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign), Muehlfenzl Foundation, 2004.
• Oskar-Karl Forster Scholarship, 1998.

Contact: meierc@alum.mit.edu

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Jason Mellein

Jason Mellein

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '08 S.M. ESD, MIT '07 MBA MIT Sloan School of Business '07 B.A. Physics, Occidental College '95

Research Area: Responsive Space Systems, Lean Space Operations, Interplanetary Supply Chain System Design, Complex Systems Modeling

S.M. Thesis Title: Lean Practices and Optimization of Spaceport Operations

Current Position: Associate at McKinsey & Company

Awards:

• Meritorious Service Award, Hanscom Research Site, May 2005
• CGO of the Quarter, Hanscom Research Site, Jul-Sept 2004
• Mission Support Excellence Team Award, VSB Program of the Quarter, Apr-Jun 2004
• Honor Flight, Flight Commander, USAF Officer Training School, Feb 2003
• The 400 Club Award, USAF Officer Training School, Feb 2003
• Human Resources Executive Magazine Product of the Year Award, Dec 2001

Contact: mellein@alum.mit.edu

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Atif R. Mirza

Atif R. Mirza

S.M. (Engineering and Management, MIT) '06 BEng (Honors) Mechanical Engineering, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK '98

Research Area: Systems Architecture and Engineering

S.M. Thesis: An Architectural Selection Framework for Data Fusion in Sensor Platforms [PDF]

Current Position: Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton

Area of work: Aerospace and Defense Strategy, Program Transformation

[2006]	An Architectural Selection Framework for Data Fusion in Sensor Platforms (Atif R. Mirza), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology System Design and Management Program, 2006. () [bib]

Awards:

• John McKenzie Newton Faculty Award, Faculty of Science & Engineering
• Merit Certificate, Quantititave Economics and Industrial Management

Contact: mirza_atif@bah.com

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William Nadir

William (Bill) Nadir

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, '05 B.S. Aerospace Engineering, UCLA , '01

Research Area: Space Systems Engineering, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

S.M. Thesis: Multidisciplinary Structural Design and Optimization for Performance, Cost, and Flexibility [PDF]

[2005]	The Mars-Back Approach: Affordable And Sustainable Exploration Of The Moon, Mars, And Beyond Using Common Systems (Paul D. Wooster, Wilfried K. Hofstetter, William D. Nadir, Edward F. Crawley), In International Astronautical Congress, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Affordable Human Moon and Mars Exploration through Hardware Commonality (Wilfried K. Hofstetter, Paul D. Wooster, William D. Nadir, Edward F. Crawley), In AIAA Space 2005 Conference and Exposition, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Optimal Launch Vehicle Size Determination for Moon-Mars Transportation Architectures (Erica L. Gralla, William D. Nadir, H. Mamani, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2005 Conference and Exposition, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping: A Rewarding CAD/CAE/CAM and CDIO Experience for Undergraduates (Olivier L. de Weck, Il Young Kim, Christopher D. Graff, William D. Nadir, A. Bell), In 1st Annual CDIO Conference, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Modular Structures for Manned Space Exploration: The Truncated Octahedron as a Building Block (Olivier L. de Weck, William D. Nadir, Justin G. Wong, Gergana Bounova, Thomas M. Coffee), In 1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery, 2005. () [bib]
[2004]	Structural Shape Optimization Considering Both Performance and Manufacturing Cost (William D. Nadir, Il Young Kim, Olivier L. de Weck), In 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2004. [bib]
[2004]	Multidisciplinary Structural Truss Topology Optimization for Reconfigurability (William D. Nadir, Il Young Kim, Dominic Hauser, Olivier L. de Weck), In 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2004. [bib]
[2004]	Innovative Modern Engineering Design and Rapid Prototyping Course: A Rewarding CAD/CAE/CAM Experience for Undergraduates (Il Young Kim, Olivier L. de Weck, William D. Nadir, Peter W. Young, David Wallace), In American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) 2004 Annual Conference and Exposition, 2004. [bib]

[2005]	Multidisciplinary Structural Design and Optimization for Performance, Cost, and Flexibility (William D. Nadir), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2005. () [bib]

Contact: bnadir@alum.mit.edu

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Daniel Naeff

Daniel Naeff

Visiting Masters Student, Engineering Systems Division and ETH Zurich (Management, Technology and Economics) 2011-2012

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich, '08

Research Area: Location Decision Analysis, Supply Chain Optimization and Modeling, Risk Management, International Economics, Entrepreneurship

M.S. Thesis Title:"Portfolio Optimization of Globally Distributed Manufacturing Plants: Corporate and Government Perspectives"

Contact: naeffd@mit.edu

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Sreeja Nag

Sreeja Nag

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A. '12 S.M. Technology and Policy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A. '12

M.S. Exploration Geophysics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India '09 B.S. Exploration Geophysics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India '09

Research Area: Distributed satellite systems, earth observation instrumentation, collaborative gaming, crowdsourcing

PhD Thesis Title: "Nanosatellite clusters for multi-spectral, multi-angular earth observation" (tentative)

Sreeja Nag is also associated with the MIT Space Systems Laboratory

Awards:

• International Astronautics Federation's Luigi G. Napolitano Award 2013
• Best Student Paper Award at the IWSCFF, Portugal 2013
• MIT Graduate Woman of Excellence Award 2013
• Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2013
• Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2012-14
• NASA GSFC John Mather Nobel Scholar Award 2012
• MIT Zakhartchenko Fellowship 2012-13
• SSPI Satellite Futures Scholarship, Space Generation Congress 2011
• Taiwan NSPO/NCU Travel Fellowship 2010
• DEISA-TeraGrid Summer School Grant 2010
• Clinton Global Initiative Special Announcement Award 2010
• MIT-Total Energy Fellowship 2009
• NASA SFP Fellowship 2008
• Chevron/SEG SLS Travel Fellowship 2008
• AGU Spring Travel Fellowship 2008
• Woods Hole Summer Student Fellowship 2007
• Indian Academy of Sciences Fellowship 2007

Contact: sreeja_n@mit.edu

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Tanja Nemetzade

Tanja Nemetzade

Dipl.-Ing. Luft- und Raumfahrt, Technische Universität München, Germany '10

Ingénieure Diplomée ISAE - Formation Supaéro 2010, Toulouse, France

Tanja Nemetzade spent 2010 as a visiting student at MIT for her thesis

Research Area: Space Systems Engineering, Astronautics and Thermo-fluid Dynamics

Diploma Thesis: Dimensional analysis for the design of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) [PDF]

[2010]	Dimensional Analysis for the Design of Satellites in LEO (Tanja Nemetzade), Master's thesis, Technische Universitat Munchen, 2010. () [bib]

Contact: tanja_n@mit.edu

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Michael Nolan

Michael Nolan

S.M. Engineering and Management, MIT '05 M.S. Electrical Engineering, New Mexico State University '91 B.S. Management Industrial Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute '82

Retired F-15 Pilot, U.S. Air Force

Research Area: Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Distributed Object Modeling Environment (DOME)

Thesis Title: Optimizing the Design of Systems that Evolve Over Time Using Neural Networks [PDF] - co-supervised with Prof. David Wallace

Current Position: Senior Engineering Manager, Raytheon

Area of work: Integrated Defense Systems

[2005]	Optimal Design of Systems that Evolve Over Time Using Neural Networks (Michael K. Nolan), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology System Design and Management Program, 2005. () [bib]

Contact: mknolan@hotmail.com

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M. Greg O'Neill

M. Greg O'Neill

Ph.D., Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '12

S.M., Aeronautics & Astronautics, MIT '10 S.B. Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University '07

Research Area: Space systems, air transportation systems, economics, value-centric design, innovative system technology evaluation

Ph.D. Thesis Title: "Evaluating the Impact of Innovation on Aerospace System Design and Operation"

S.M. Thesis Title: "Assessing the Impacts of Fractionation on Pointing-Intensive Spacecraft"

Greg O'Neill is also associated with the International Center for Air Transportation

Awards:

• 2008 & 2010 Recipient of the MIT Aero & Astro Teaching Assistantship Award for Conspicuous Dedication and Skill in Helping Fulfill a Subject's Educational Objectives

Contact: mgoneill@mit.edu

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Sung Wook Paek

Sung Wook Paek

Ph.D. Student, Aeronautics and Astronautics

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '12

S.B. Aerospace Engineering and Electrical Engineering, KAIST '10

Research Area: Small satellites design and manufacturing, Space systems optimization

S.M. Thesis Title: "Reconfigurable Satellite Constellations for Geo-spatially Adaptive Earth Observation Missions"

Sung Wook Paek is also associated with the MIT Space Systems Laboratory

Awards:

• First Place Move An Asteroid 2012 Competition, Space Generation Advisory Council, 2012
• Samsung Scholarship, 2010-2014
• National Science & Technology Scholarship, Korea Research Foundation, 2004-2007

Contact: paek@mit.edu

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Clayton Poppe

Clayton Poppe

S.M., Engineering Systems, MIT, '09 M.B.A., MIT Sloan School of Management, '09 B.S., Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Duke University, '01

Research Area: Project Management, Systems Architecture and Engineering, Biocomposite Materials

Thesis Title: Using Critical Chain Project Management Methodologies to Build a Production Schedule [PDF] - co-supervised with Prof. Steve Graves (Sloan School of Management)

Current Position: Director of Engineering at e2e Materials; Operations Consultant, Primet Precision Materials, 2009

Area of work: Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Project Management, Cost Modeling, Process Engineering

[2009]	Using Critical Chain Project Management Methodologies to Build a Production Schedule (Clayton D. Poppe), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology System Design and Management Program, 2009. () [bib]

Contact: cpoppe@alum.mit.edu

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Ayanna Samuels

Ayanna Terehas Samuels

S.B. Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology, MIT, '02 S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '05 S.M. Technology and Policy, MIT, '05

Research Area: Satellite CommunicationsTechnology, Space Systems Engineering, Policy

Thesis Title: Assessing the Technical, Economic and Policy-Centered Feasibility of a Proposed Satellite Communications System for the Developing World [PDF]

Current Position: Independent Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Development Consultant and Technology Policy Consultant. ICT4D Jamaica

Area of work: ICTs for Development and ICT based Technology Policy

[2005]	Assessing the Technical, Economic and Policy-centered Feasibility of a Proposed Satellite Communication System for the Developing World (Ayanna T. Samuels), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Technology and Policy Program, 2005. () [bib]

Awards:

• Elected to Sigma Xi, 2005.
• Outstanding Resident Advisor Award 2004.
• Outstanding Graduate Resident Tutor Award 2003.
• Caribbean Club's Best Encouraging Team Spirit Award, 2003.
• Black Graduate Student Association's Outstanding Support Award 2003
• Finalist for 2002 Jamaican Rhodes Scholarship
• MIT's Year 2002 Samuel A. Niedelman (1925) Scholar, (scholar chosen on the basis of his/her academic endeavors and participation in extracurricular activities).
• Recipient of the 2002 MIT Multi-Cultural Community Service Award
• Recipient of the Hugh Hampton Young Memorial Fund Fellowship '02-'03 and '03-'04 (avg. of $41,465/year awarded for graduate study).
• MIT's Year 2000 Yngve Raustein Award recipient for scholarship, teamwork and community building within and beyond MIT.

Contact: asamuels@alum.mit.edu

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Todd Schuman

Todd Schuman

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, '04 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Caltech '02

Research Areas: Systems Architecture and Engineering,Space Systems Design and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Thesis Title: Integration of System-Level Optimization with Concurrent Engineering using Parametric Subsystem Modeling [PDF]

Current Position: Engineering Project Lead at Goodrich Sensors & Integrated Systems

Area of work: Systems Architecture and Interface Design

[2005]	Integrated System-level Optimization for Concurrent Engineering with Parametric Subsystem Modeling (Todd E. Schuman, Olivier L. de Weck, Jaroslaw Sobieszczanski-Sobieski), In 1st AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Specialist Conference, 2005. () [bib]
[2003]	Understanding the Orbital Transfer Vehicle Trade Space (Todd E. Schuman), In AIAA Space 2003 Conference and Exposition, 2003. [bib]
[2001]	Modular Telecommunication Satellite Network Using On-Orbit Telerobotic Assembly (Todd E. Schuman), In 2001 IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2001. [bib]

[2004]	Integration of System-Level Optimization with Concurrent Engineering Using Parametric Subsystem Modeling (Todd E. Schuman), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004. () [bib]

Contact: shrike@alum.mit.edu

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Uriel Scialom

Uriel Scialom

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics MIT, '03 Engineer Degree, Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, '02

Research Area: Space Systems, System Architecture and Engineering

Thesis Title: Optimization of Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration [PDF]

Current Position: Strategy Consultant for AREVA Information Systems

Area of work: Strategy, Transformation & Projects for industrial sectors, such as Aerospace and the Nuclear Industry

[2008]	Optimal Reconfiguration of Satellite Constellations with the Auction Algorithm (Olivier L. de Weck, Uriel Scialom, Afreen Siddiqi), In Acta Astronautica, volume 62, 2008. (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2007.02.008, ) [bib]

[2003]	Optimization of Satellite Constellation Reconfiguration (Uriel Scialom), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2003. () [bib]

Awards:

• Fellowship from the Aero/Astro Department, funds provided by the Goldsmith Scholarship- Sept 2002 to May 2003

Contact: uriel.scialom@alum.mit.edu

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Margaret M. Shaw

Margaret M. Shaw

S.M. Candidate, Aeronautics and Astronautics B.A. Astrophysics, Princeton University '12, Certificate in Planets & Life

Research Area: Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) for Deep Space Habitation

S.M. Thesis Title: TBD

Margaret is also associated with the MIT Space Systems Laboratory

Awards:

• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2012-2015)
• Donald W. Douglas Fellowship (2012-2013)
• AT&T Foundation Scholarship (2008-2012)
• William H. Cane Scholarship (2008-2012)

Contact:

• Email: mmshaw@mit.edu

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Sarah Shull

Sarah Shull

S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, '07 B.S.E. Aerospace Engineering, University of Michigan, '01

S.M. Thesis: Integrated Modeling and Simulation of Lunar Exploration Campaign Logistics [PDF]

Research Area: Space Systems and Logistics, System Lifecycle Properties (Operability)

Current Position: Flight Controller, NASA Johnson Space Center

Area of work: Mission Operations, ISS Visiting Vehicle Integration

[2009]	Matrix Modeling Methods for Spaceflight Campaign Logistics Analysis (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, Gene Lee, Sarah A. Shull), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, volume 46, 2009. (doi: 10.2514/1.43319, ) [bib]

[2008]	Matrix Methods Analysis of International Space Station Logistics (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, Sarah A. Shull), In AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, 2008. [bib]
[2008]	An Autonomous, Real-Time Asset Management System for the International Space Station: Net Present Value Analysis (Abraham Grindle, Olivier L. de Weck, Sarah A. Shull), In AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, 2008. [bib]
[2007]	Modeling and Simulation of Lunar Campaign Logistics (Sarah A. Shull, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2007 Conference and Exposition, 2007. [bib]
[2006]	Autonomous Logistics Technologies for Space Exploration: Experiment Results and Design Considerations (Matthew R. Silver, X. Li, Olivier L. de Weck, Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	An Integrated Modeling Tool for Sustainable Space Exploration (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Nii Armar, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	The Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Integrated Database (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Logistics Information Systems for Human Space Exploration (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Matthew R. Silver, X. Li, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	An Integrated Modeling Tool for Sustainable Space Exploration (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Nii Armar, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Remote Terrestrial Sites as Operational/Logistics Analogs for Moon/Mars Bases: The Haughton Mars Project (Erica L. Gralla, Sarah A. Shull, Matthew R. Silver, Jaemyung Ahn, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. () [bib]
[2005]	The Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Interplanetary Supply Chain Management Database (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Olivier L. de Weck, Afreen Siddiqi, Robert Shishko), In AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, 2005. (pdf) [bib]
[2005]	A Modeling Framework For Interplanetary Supply Chains (Erica L. Gralla, Sarah A. Shull, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, 2005. [bib]

[2007]	SpaceNet v1.3 User's Guide (Olivier L. de Weck, David Simchi-Levi, Robert Shishko, Jaemyung Ahn, Erica L. Gralla, Diego Klabjan, Jason Mellein, Sarah A. Shull, Afreen Siddiqi, Brian Bairstow, Gene Lee), Technical report, NASA, 2007. [bib]
[2006]	Logistics Lessons Learned in NASA Space Flight (William A. Evans, Olivier L. de Weck, D. Laufer, Sarah A. Shull), Technical report, NASA, 2006. () [bib]

[2007]	Integrated Modeling and Simulation of Lunar Exploration Campaign Logistics (Sarah A. Shull), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2007. () [bib]

Contact: sshull@alum.mit.edu

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Afreen Siddiqi

Afreen Siddiqi

Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '06 S.M in Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, '01 S.B in Mechanical Engineering, MIT, '99

Research Areas: System Architecture and Engineering, Space Systems and Logistics, Water and Resource Management, Policy, Systems Engineering applied to Developing Nations

Ph.D. Thesis: Reconfigurability in Space Systems: Architecting Framework and Case Studies [PDF]

Current Position: Research Scientist in the MIT Engineering Systems Division, and Affiliate in the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School

[2017]	Water Supply Infrastructure Planning: A Decision-Making Framework to Classify Multiple Uncertainties and Evaluate Flexible Design (Sarah M. Fletcher, Marco Miotti, Jaichander Swaminathan, Magdalena M. Klemun, Kenneth Strzepek, Afreen Siddiqi), In Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 2017. (In press) [bib]
[2015]	Energy Intensity of Water End-Uses (Afreen Siddiqi, Sarah M. Fletcher), In Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports, volume 2, 2015. [bib]
[2012]	An Empirical Analysis of the Hydropower Portfolio in Pakistan (Afreen Siddiqi, J.L. Wescoat Jr., S. Humair, K.K. Afridi), In Energy Policy, 2012. (Submitted) [bib]
[2012]	Quantifying the Energy Intensity of the Urban Water Cycle (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 2012. (Under review) [bib]
[2012]	The Case for Cross-Sectoral Water Reuse in Saudi Arabia (A. Kajenthira, Laura Diaz Anadon, Afreen Siddiqi), In Journal of Environmental Management, 2012. (In Press) [bib]
[2012]	Survey of Flexible and Reconfigurable Systems (S. Ferguson, K. Lewis, Olivier L. de Weck, Afreen Siddiqi), In Journal of Mechanical Design, 2012. (In revision) [bib]
[2011]	A posteriori Design Change Analysis for Complex Engineering Projects (Afreen Siddiqi, Gergana Bounova, Olivier L. de Weck, Rene Keller, B. Robinson), In Journal of Mechanical Design, volume 133, 2011. (doi: 10.1115/1.4004379, ) [bib]
[2011]	Quantifying the Water-Energy Nexus in Middle East and North Africa (Afreen Siddiqi, Laura Diaz Anadon), In Energy Policy, volume 39, 2011. [bib]
[2011]	Matrix Methods for Optimal Manifesting of Multi-Node Space Exploration Systems (Paul T. Grogan, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, volume 48, 2011. () [bib] [doi]
[2011]	Hierarchical Decomposition and Multi-Domain Formulation for the Design of Complex Sustainable Systems (Anas Alfaris, Afreen Siddiqi, Charbel Rizk, Olivier L. de Weck, Davor Svetinovic), In Journal of Mechanical Design, volume 132, 2011. (doi: 10.1115/1.4002239, ) [bib]
[2009]	Matrix Modeling Methods for Spaceflight Campaign Logistics Analysis (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, Gene Lee, Sarah A. Shull), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, volume 46, 2009. (doi: 10.2514/1.43319, ) [bib]
[2009]	Reconfigurabililty in Planetary Surface Vehicles (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In Acta Astronautica, volume 64, 2009. (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2008.10.010, ) [bib]
[2008]	Modeling Methods and Conceptual Design Principles for Reconfigurable Systems (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Mechanical Design, volume 130, 2008. (doi: 10.1115/1.2965598, ) [bib]
[2008]	Optimal Reconfiguration of Satellite Constellations with the Auction Algorithm (Olivier L. de Weck, Uriel Scialom, Afreen Siddiqi), In Acta Astronautica, volume 62, 2008. (doi: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2007.02.008, ) [bib]
[2007]	Spare Parts Requirements for Space Missions with Reconfigurability and Commonality (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, volume 44, 2007. (doi: 10.2514/1.21847, ) [bib]
[2006]	Reconfigurability in Planetary Surface Vehicles: Modeling Approaches and Case Study (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, Karl Iagnemma), In Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, volume 59, 2006. () [bib]

[2014]	Innovation Dynamics in the Development of Nuclear Energy and Electric Vehicles in France (Afreen Siddiqi Abdelkrim Doufene, Olivier L. de Weck), In 4th International Engineering Systems Symposium - CESUN -, 2014. (pdf, ) [bib]
[2011]	Cross-Domain Interactions in Water and Energy Systems: A Case Study of Masdar City (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In 6th Dubrovnik Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy Water and Environment Systems, 2011. [bib]
[2011]	Introducing Complex Sociotechnical Systems to First- and Second-Year Students (Afreen Siddiqi, Regina Clewlow, Joseph Sussman), In International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE), 2011. [bib]
[2011]	Characterizing the Dynamics of Design Change Attributes (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, B. Robinson, Rene Keller), In 18th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED 11), 2011. [bib]
[2010]	Matrix Methods for Optimal Manifesting of Multi-Node Space Exploration Systems (Paul T. Grogan, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In AIAA Space 2010 Conference and Exposition, 2010. [bib]
[2010]	Design Complexity Management through Systematic Decomposition and Formulation (Anas Alfaris, Afreen Siddiqi, Charbel Rizk, Olivier L. de Weck, Davor Svetinovic), In European Conference on Complex Systems ECCS'10, 2010. [bib]
[2009]	A Modular, High-Fidelity Tool to Model the Utility of Fractionated Space Systems (Dragos B. Maciuca, Jonathan K. Chow, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, Santiago Alban, Larry D. Dewell, Adam S. Howell, Joseph M. Lieb, Benjamin P. Mottinger, Julie Pandya, Michael J. Simon, Paul P. Yang, Andrew L. Zimdars, Salma I. Saeed, Jaime Ramirez, Alvar Saenz-Otero, David W. Miller, G. Scott Hubbard), In AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, 2009. [bib]
[2009]	A Flexible Architecture and Object-Oriented Model for Space Logistics Simulation (Paul T. Grogan, Olivier L. de Weck, Nii Armar, Takuto Ishimatsu, Afreen Siddiqi, Gene Lee, Elizabeth Jordan, Robert Shishko), In AIAA Space 2009 Conference and Exposition, 2009. [bib]
[2008]	Matrix Methods Analysis of International Space Station Logistics (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, Sarah A. Shull), In AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, 2008. [bib]
[2008]	Matrix Modeling Methods for Space Exploration Campaign Logistics Analysis (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, Gene Lee), In AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, 2008. [bib]
[2008]	Design of Experiments in Campaign Logistics Analysis (Gene Lee, Elizabeth Jordan, Robert Shishko, Olivier L. de Weck, Nii Armar, Afreen Siddiqi), In AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, 2008. [bib]
[2008]	SpaceNet: Modeling and Simulating Space Logistics (Gene Lee, Elizabeth Jordan, Robert Shishko, Olivier L. de Weck, Nii Armar, Afreen Siddiqi), In AIAA Space 2008 Conference and Exposition, 2008. [bib]
[2007]	Flexible and Reconfigurable Systems: Nomenclature and Review (S. Ferguson, Afreen Siddiqi, K. Lewis, Olivier L. de Weck), In Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2007, ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2007. [bib]
[2006]	Spare Parts Requirements for Space Missions with Reconfigurability and Commonality (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Self-Similar Modular Architectures for Reconfigurable Space Systems (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	The Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Integrated Database (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Astronautical Congress, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Remote Terrestrial Sites as Operational/Logistics Analogs for Moon/Mars Bases: The Haughton Mars Project (Erica L. Gralla, Sarah A. Shull, Matthew R. Silver, Jaemyung Ahn, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. () [bib]
[2005]	Sustainability in System Architectures through Reconfigurability: A Case Study of Planetary Surface Vehicles (Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck, Jeffrey A. Hoffman), In International Astronautical Congress, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Optimal Reconfigurations for Increasing Capacity of Communication Satellite Constellations (Afreen Siddiqi, Jason Mellein, Olivier L. de Weck), In 1st AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Specialist Conference, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	The Future of Asset Management for Human Space Exploration: Supply Classification and an Interplanetary Supply Chain Management Database (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Olivier L. de Weck, Afreen Siddiqi, Robert Shishko), In AIAA Space 2006 Conference and Exposition, 2005. (pdf) [bib]
[2004]	Optimal Reconfigurations for Increasing Capacity of Communication Satellite Constellations (Olivier L. de Weck, Uriel Scialom, Afreen Siddiqi), In 22nd AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference and Exhibit 2004 (ICSSC), 2004. [bib]
[2003]	Control Strategies and Image Processing (D. Nair, L. Wenzel, A. Barp, Afreen Siddiqi), In Seventh International Symposium on Signal Processing and Its Applications (ISSPA), 2003. [bib]

[2006]	Reconfigurability in Space Systems: Architecting Framework and Case Studies (Afreen Siddiqi), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2006. () [bib]
[2001]	Identification of the harmonic transfer functions of a helicopter rotor (Afreen Siddiqi), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2001. [bib]

Awards:

• Amelia Earhart Fellowship, 2001
• Richard D. DuPont Fellowship, 2004
• Rene H. Miller Prize in Systems Engineering, 2006

Contact: siddiqi@mit.edu

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Matthew Silver

Matthew Silver

Ph.D. in Engineering Systems, MIT '10 S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics '05 S.M. Technology and Policy, MIT '05 B.S. and B.A. in Astrophysics and Art History, cum laude and with honors, Williams College, '01

Research Area: System Architecture and Engineering, Evolutionary Concepts in Complex System Design; Coordination and Control in Complex Technical Networks, Microbial Fuel Cells and Wastewater Remediation

Ph.D. Thesis Title: Open Collaborative System Design: A Strategic Framework with Application to Synthetic Biology

Current Position: CEO and co-Founder of Cambrian Innovation Inc.

[2007]	Time-Expanded Decision Networks: A Framework for Designing Evolvable Complex Systems (Matthew R. Silver, Olivier L. de Weck), In Systems Engineering, volume 10, 2007. (doi: 10.1002/sys.20069, ) [bib]

[2007]	Time-Expanded Decision Networks: A Framework for Designing Evolvable Complex Systems (Matthew R. Silver, Olivier L. de Weck), In 17th International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering, INCOSE 2007, 2007. [bib]
[2006]	Autonomous Logistics Technologies for Space Exploration: Experiment Results and Design Considerations (Matthew R. Silver, X. Li, Olivier L. de Weck, Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Logistics Information Systems for Human Space Exploration (Sarah A. Shull, Erica L. Gralla, Matthew R. Silver, X. Li, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. [bib]
[2006]	Remote Terrestrial Sites as Operational/Logistics Analogs for Moon/Mars Bases: The Haughton Mars Project (Erica L. Gralla, Sarah A. Shull, Matthew R. Silver, Jaemyung Ahn, Afreen Siddiqi, Olivier L. de Weck), In 9th International Conference on Space Operations, SpaceOps 2006, 2006. () [bib]
[2005]	Paradigm Shift in Design for NASA's Space Exploration Initiative: Results from MIT's Spring 2004 Study (Christine Taylor, David Broniatowski, R. Boas, Matthew R. Silver, Edward F. Crawley, Olivier L. de Weck, Jeffrey A. Hoffman), In 1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Designing Sustainable Launch Systems: Flexibility, Lock-In, and System Evolution (Matthew R. Silver, Olivier L. de Weck), In 1st Georgia Tech Space Systems Engineering Conference, 2005. [bib]
[2005]	Heavy Lift Launch: When is Bigger not Better? (Matthew R. Silver), In 1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery, 2005. [bib]

Awards:

• 2009 nation-wide Ignite Clean Energy prize
• Principal Investigator, "Bioelectric Space Exploration Project," NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts Phase I award (Sept 2006-April 2007)
• MIT Ideas Award, Solar Thermal Power Concept, February 2006
• MIT Director's Grant for documentary film, June 2005
• European Space Agency Scholarship, ISU University, 2001-2002
• 1960 Scholar Award for academic achievement, Williams College, 2001

Contact: silver@cambrianinnovation.com

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Kaushik Sinha

Kaushik Sinha

Ph.D., Engineering Systems Division, MIT'14

M.E. Aerospace Engineering (Structures), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, '00

B.E. Construction Engineering (Structures), Jadavpur University, Calcutta, '97

Research Area: Complexity Quantification in Large-Scale, Complex Engineered Systems, System Architecture and Engineering, System Lifecycle Properties (Complexity, Modularity, Commonality), Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Ph.D. Thesis Title: "Structural Complexity and its Implications for Design of Cyber-Physical Systems"

Current Position: Postdoctoral Associate (Engineering Systems Division, MIT) Engineering Systems Diviison

Publications:

Awards:

• MIT-XEROX Fellowship, Xerox Corporation, 2008-2009.
• Graduated with Distinction, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2000.
• University Gold Medal, School of Engineering, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, 1997.

Contact: sinhak@mit.edu

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Rudolf Smaling

Rudolf Smaling

Ph.D. in Engineering Systems, MIT '05 S.M. in Engineering and Management, MIT '03 M.S., Michigan Technological University '91 Ir., Technische Universiteit Delft '88

Research Areas: Systems Architecture and Engineering, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Technology Maturation and Infusion, Product Families and Platforms, Diesel Engine Exhaust Treatment Systems

Thesis Title: System Architecture Analysis and Selection Under Uncertainty [PDF]

Current Position: Executive Director, Global Systems Engineering Organization, Cummins Engine Co.

Area of work: Hybrid electric and hybrid hydraulic systems for commercial vehicles, diesel engine and powertrain design, global systems engineering

[2007]	Assessing Risks and Opportunities of Technology Infusion in System Design (Rudolf M. Smaling, Olivier L. de Weck), In Systems Engineering, volume 10, 2007. (doi: 10.1002/sys.20061, ) [bib]

[2005]	System Architecture Analysis and Selection Under Uncertainty (Rudolf M. Smaling), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineering Systems Division, 2005. () [bib]

Awards:

• Best Paper of the Year Award, Journal Systems Engineering, 2007
• Holds 23 patents world-wide in the area of Engine Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems

Contact: smaling@alum.mit.edu

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Bryan Smith

Bryan K. Smith

S.M. in Engineering and Management (SDM), MIT '03 M.S. Industrial Engineering, Cleveland State University '89 B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ohio University '83

Research Areas: Systems Architecture and Engineering, Space Systems Design, Nuclear and Electric Propulsion Systems, Outer Solar System Missions

S.M. Thesis: Definition, Expansion and Screening of Architectures for Planetary Exploration Class Nuclear Electric Propulsion and Power Systems [PDF]

Current Position: Director of the Space Flight Systems Directorate at the NASA Glenn Research Center

Area of work: NASA Glenn, in partnership with the Department of Energy, is working with the technologies and system architectures associated with lunar surface power, nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion.

[2003]	Definition, Expansion and Screening of Architectures for Planetary Exploration Class Nuclear Electric Propulsion and Power Systems (Bryan K. Smith), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology System Design and Management Program, 2003. () [bib]

Contact: bryan.k.smith@nasa.gov

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Kin Cheong Sou

Kin Cheong Sou

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT '08 S.M. in Aeronautics & Astronautics, MIT '02 B.S. Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China '00

Research Area: Integrated Modeling and Simulation, Convex System Optimization, Numerical Methods

S.M. Thesis: Fast Time Domain Simulation for Large Order Hybrid Systems [PDF]

Current Position: Postdoctoral Researcher at KTH, Sweden

[2005]	Fast time-domain simulation for large-order linear timeinvariant state space systems (Kin Cheong Sou, Olivier L. de Weck), In International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, volume 63, 2005. (doi: 10.1002/nme.1294, ) [bib]

[2002]	Fast Time Domain Simulation for Large Order Hybrid Systems (Kin Cheong Sou), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2002. () [bib]

Contact: kcsou@alum.mit.edu

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Dr. Tina P.
Srivastava

Tina P. Srivastava

Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics, Management, and Engineering Systems, MIT S.M. Engineering and Management, MIT S.B. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT

Research Areas: Complex Systems, National Security, System Architecture and Design, Open Innovation, Intellectual Property, Systems Security Engineering, Cyber Security, Aerospace Systems, Lean Product and Service Platform Strategies, Design Structure Matrices, Hybrid Vehicle Design, Advanced Thermal Management, Radar Systems

Awards:

• Inaugural David Wright Leadership Award for technical and interpersonal competencies in the practice of system engineering as a means for solving the great challenges of our planet; from the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE). Award comes with two year charter and funding to identify and forge strategic alliances for INCOSE.
• National Technical Innovation Award as Chief Engineer at Raytheon Company. The nomination was submitted by Vice President of Raytheon and included 19 letters of recommendation. National Awards Committee evaluated nominations from several companies. Competitively selected as the winner of this national award.
• Lockheed Martin Prize for Excellence in Systems Engineering Teamwork "for Leading, Managing and Orchestrating the Efforts Leading to the Environmental Testing of Multiple Sub-Systems of the Orbital Surveillance Maneuverability Vehicle (OSMV) Satellite in the Space Systems Development Course."
• MIT Legacy Award: one of two MIT students out of a graduating class of 1,000 selected for "making a sustained and outstanding contribution to the MIT community."

Contact: tinaps AT mit DOT edu

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Jonathan Stoppani

Jonathan Stoppani

Contact: stoppani@mit.edu

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Eun Suk Suh

Eun Suk Suh

Ph.D. in Engineering Systems, MIT '05 M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University '95 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University '94

Research Area: Systems Architecture and Engineering, Product Families and Platforms, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, System Lifecycle Properties (Complexity, Modularity, Affordability), Automotive Design, Digitial Printing Systems and Services

Ph.D. Thesis: Flexible Product Platforms [PDF]

Current Position: Research Scientist – System Architecture, Xerox Innovation Group, Xerox Corporation (until August 2012)

Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University (SNU), Korea starting September 2012

[2010]	Technology Infusion for Complex Systems: A Framework and Case Study (Eun Suk Suh, Michael R. Furst, Kenneth J. Mihalyov, Olivier L. de Weck), In Systems Engineering, volume 13, 2010. (doi: 10.1002/sys.20142, ) [bib]
[2007]	Flexible product platforms: framework and case study (Eun Suk Suh, Olivier L. de Weck, Darren D. Chang), In Research in Engineering Design, volume 18, 2007. (doi: 10.1007/s00163-007-0032-z, ) [bib]
[2007]	Flexible platform component design under uncertainty (Eun Suk Suh, Olivier L. de Weck, Il Young Kim, Darren D. Chang), In Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, volume 18, 2007. (doi: 10.1007/s10845-007-0008-x, ) [bib]
[2001]	Brake Judder Analysis for Small Size Bus (Jin-Soo Kim, Eun Suk Suh), In International Journal of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering, volume 2, 2001. [bib]

[2008]	Technology Infusion: An Assessment Framework and Case Study (Eun Suk Suh, Michael R. Furst, Kenneth J. Mihalyov, Olivier L. de Weck), In Proceedings of IDETC/CIE 2008, ASME 2008 International Design Engineering Technical Conference and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2008. [bib]
[2006]	Flexible Product Platforms: Framework and Case Study (Olivier L. de Weck, Eun Suk Suh), In 2006 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 2006. [bib]
[2005]	Tradeoff Between Modularity and Performance for Engineered Systems and Products (K. Holtta, Eun Suk Suh, Olivier L. de Weck), In 2005 International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED), 2005. [bib]
[2004]	Design for Flexibility: Performance and Economic Optimization of Product Platform Components (Eun Suk Suh, Il Young Kim, Olivier L. de Weck, Darren D. Chang), In 10th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 2004. [bib]
[2003]	Product Family and Platform Portfolio Optimization (Olivier L. de Weck, Eun Suk Suh, Darren D. Chang), In 2003 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 2003. () [bib]

[2005]	Flexible Product Platforms (Eun Suk Suh), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Engineering Systems Division, 2005. () [bib]

Awards:

• Best Paper of the Year Award from the journal _Systems Engineerin_g, International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), 2010
• 3rd Place, AIAA MAO 2004 Student Paper Competition
• Outstanding Engineer Award, Hyundai Motor Company, 2000
• Dr. Suh holds 22 patents in the areas of Automotive Suspension System Design and Digital Printing and associated services worldwide.

Contact: essuh@alum.mit.edu

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Athar Syed

Athar Syed

S.M., System Design and Management, MIT '09 B.S., Mechanical Engineering, GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Swabi, Pakistan '99

Research Area: Project Management, Project Delivery Methodologies, Requirements Engineering, Project Information Dynamics

Thesis Title: A Systems Approach to Mitigation of Project Failure Modes [PDF]

Current Position: Integrations Manager at Global Foundries Technologies LLC, located at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

[2009]	A Systems Approach to Mitigation of Project Failure Modes (Athar A. Syed), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology System Design and Management Program, 2009. () [bib]

Contact: a_syed@alum.mit.edu

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Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor

Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '07 S.M. in Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '03 B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, '01

S.M. Thesis Topic: Optimization Study of a Trans-Atlantic Abort for the U.S. Space Shuttle Using a Pseudospectral Legendre Method

Ph.D. Thesis: Integrated Transportation System Design Optimization [PDF]

Research Areas: Systems Architecture and Engineering, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Air and Space Transportation Systems Design, Guidance, Navigation and Control, Network and Graph Theory, Policy

Current Position: Research Scientist at MITRE Center for Advanced Aviation Systems Development (CAASD)

[2007]	A Mathematical Model for Interplanetary Logistics (Christine Taylor, Miao Song, Diego Klabjan, Olivier L. de Weck, David Simchi-Levi), In Logistics Spectrum, volume 41, 2007. () [bib]
[2007]	Coupled Vehicle Design and Network Flow Optimization for Air Transportation Systems (Christine Taylor, Olivier L. de Weck), In Journal of Aircraft, volume 44, 2007. (doi: 10.2514/1.27320, ) [bib]

[2007]	Integrated Transportation System Design Optimization (Christine Taylor), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2007. () [bib]
[2003]	Optimization Study of a Trans-Atlantic Abort for the U.S. Space Shuttle Using a Pseudospectral Legendre Method (Christine Taylor), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2003. [bib]

Awards:

• Logistics Spectrum Prize Paper Award - Honorable Mention (SOLE), 2007
• Draper Laboratory Fellow 2001-2003

Contact: ctaylor@mitre.org

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Jennifer Underwood

Jennifer Manuse (Underwood)

Ph.D. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '09 S.M. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, '05 S.B. Aeronautics and Astronautics with Information Technology, MIT,'03

Research Areas: Systems Architecture and Engineering, Satellite Constellations, Communications and Networking

S.M. Thesis: _Distributed Satellite Communication System Design: First-Order Interactions between System and Network Architectures_[PDF] - co-advised with Dr. Dorothy Poppe at Draper Laboratory

Ph.D. Thesis:The Strategic Evolution of Systems: Principles and Framework with Applications to Space Communication Networks [PDF]

Current Position: Research Scientist at the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory

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

Contact: junder@alum.mit.edu

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Massimo Usan

Massimo Usan

S.M. Engineering and Management, MIT '05 M. S. Aeronautical Engineering, Polytechnic of Turin '92

Thesis Title: Automotive Component Product Development Enhancement Through Multi-Attribute System Design Optimization In an Integrated Concurrent Engineering Framework [PDF] -co-advised with Dr. Daniel Whitney

Current Position: Customer Team Leader / Key Account Manager at Faurecia

Areas of Reserach: Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, System Architecture and Engineering, Engine Exhaust Systems, Automotive Design and Manufacturing

Awards:

• MIT System Design and Management (SDM) first best thesis award, 2005

Contact: umassimo@alum.mit.edu

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Amanda Wachtel

Amanda Wachtel

S.M., Computation for Design and Optimization (CDO), '13 B.S. Mathematics, The University of Alabama, '10

**Research Area:**System-of-systems modeling and simulation

Thesis Title:"Comparative Analysis of Modeling & Simulation Environments for Local and Regional Infrastructure Planning" (tentative)

Awards:

• Sandia National Laboratories Critical Skills Masters Fellowship
• Society of Women Engineers Outstanding Collegiate Member Award 2010
• The University of Alabama Society of Women Engineers Outstanding Senior 2010
• Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
• National Merit Scholarship 2006

Contact: awachtel@mit.edu

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Eric D. Ward

Eric D. Ward

S.M. Candidate, Engineering Systems Division

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University '07

Research Area: Space Systems Architecture, Network Theory, Systems Design

S.M Thesis Title:"A socio-technical systems analysis of change processes in the design of flagship interplanetary missions."

Awards:

• Excellence in Design, Acumed, 2012
• Outstanding Achievement in Science and Technology, Bayer Diabetes Care, 2009

Contact: ericward@mit.edu

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James Whiting

James Whiting

Ph.D. , Aeronautics and Astronautics,MIT '11 M.S. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '04 B.S. Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT '02 B.S. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT '02

Research Areas: Computational Astrodynamics, Space Systems, Electric Propulsion, Guidance Navigation and Control, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Advanced Mathematics for Engineering Applications, Differential Geometry

Thesis Title: Path Optimization Using sub-Riemannian Manifolds with Applications to Astrodynamics [PDF]

Developed and implemented a new algorithm for solving path optimization problems using geodesics and curvature tensors. Wrote Perl scripts to generate simulation code in Matlab for arbitrary problems. Applied the new method to calculating continuous thrust trajectories.

Classes completed in Multidisciplinary System Design Optimization, Principles of Automatic Control, Principles of Optimal Control, Astrodynamics I-II, General Relativity, Differential Geometry, Propulsion Systems, Rocket Propulsion, Space Propulsion, Space System Architecture and Design, Physics of the Atmosphere & Oceans, Chinese I and German I-II.

MIT Teaching Assistant for 1.00 (Introduction to Java) Aug 2009-Dec 2010

[2011]	Path Optimization Using sub-Riemannian Manifolds with Applications to Astrodynamics (James K. Whiting), PhD thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2011. () [bib]
[2004]	Orbital Transfer Trajectory Optimization (James K. Whiting), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004. [bib]

Awards:

• Eagle Scout
• 1997 US Physics Team Member
• National Merit Finalist

Contact: whiting@mit.edu

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Robert Wolf

Robert Wolf

S.M., Engineering Systems and Naval Engineering, '05 B.S. Systems Engineering, United States Naval Academy, '95

Thesis Title: Multiobjective Collaborative Optimization of Systems of Systems [PDF] - co-supervised with Dr. Timothy J. McCoy, Associate Professor of the Practice of Naval Construction and Engineering

This thesis examines the simultaneous design of several ships using the sea base concept as an example application of a network of ships working together. The number and characteristics of these ships determine the mission performance of the sea base. To properly design any of the sea base ships, the interrelationships must be included. A mission simulation is used to combine the performance characteristics of different ship designs into a single performance objective: the time to deliver a brigade size combat force to its assigned objectives.

[2005]	Multiobjective Collaborative Optimization of Systems of Systems (Robert A. Wolf), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Ocean Engineering and Engineering Systems Division, 2005. () [bib]

Current Position: LCDR U.S. Navy

Research and Work Areas: Systems Architecture and Engineering, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, System-of-Systems, Naval Ship Design and Fleet Maintenance and Operations

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Howard Yue

Howard Yue

S.M. in Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, '11 B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Co-op, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Research Areas: Space Systems Design, System Lifecycle Properties (Flexibility, Maintainability), Fractionated Spacecraft and Human/Robotic Planetary Exploration, Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

Thesis Title:_Propulsive and Logistical Feasibility of Alternative Future Human-Robotic Mars Exploration Architectures_[PDF]

Current Position: Research Associate in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS)

[2011]	Propulsive and Logistical Feasibility of Alternative Future Human-Robotic Mars Exploration Architectures (Howard K. Yue), Master's thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2011. () [bib]

Awards:

• NASA/NIA RASC-AL 2010 Design Competition - 1st Place with MIT Graduate Team

Contact: hyue@alum.mit.edu

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