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Space Propulsion
Expert is the Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Director of the Space Propulsion Laboratory. His research features the development of highly efficient and compact ion thrusters for applications in space systems, including pico- and nano-satellites. His main interests are plasma…
Flight Test, Aerospace Systems Integration and Safety Process Engineering
Expert is a graduate of the US Air Force Test Pilot School, and holds degrees in flight test engineering and electrical engineering. He is is an aerospace development engineer and experimental test pilot with pilot time in over 80 different…
Aviation Engineering & Management; Design, Development, Analysis, Propulsion and Systems.
Expert has over forty years of varied and successful experience in commercial aviation as an engineer and manager. He is a Professional Engineer registered in California, holds a BSME from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and has completed requirements…
Satellite, Space, and Launch Systems, Defense & Intel Market, Defense Budget, Business Development
Owner and CEO of Employer, a small firm focused on helping large and small aerospace companies develop new business, execute existing satellite and launch programs, and position themselves competitively for significant future growth. A specific focus on helping new commercial…
Aerospace Propulsion Systems, Compressible and Incompressible Fluid Flow, Thermodynamics, Failure Review Board
He has worked for more than 31 years in the propulsion area, including both academic and industrial settings. Specific area of propulsion expertise include liquid rocket systems, high-Mach air-breathing propulsion systems, and solid rocket motors. The first 16 years of…
Airplane and Helicopter Research, Design and Analysis
During the latter part of his tenure at NASA Langley, Expert served as the Assistant Branch Head of the Subsonic Aerodynamics Branch, and was the only Army researcher ever to serve in a NASA management position. He was principally responsible…
Power Electronics, Motor Drives, Renewable Energy, Etc.
AC frequency converters are frequently used for AC motor drives. He has written 7 books and many publications covering this area. A CCV is a frequency changer which can be direct or through a dc link. He worked as CCV…
Embedded Systems, Communications, Sensors, Signal Processing, Power Control, Diagnostics
Expert has developed hybrid electric vehicles, vehicle-based power systems, automotive controls, engine controls, flight controls, and propulsion control systems for aircraft, automotive, locomotive, marine craft, and spacecraft. Expert has developed aerospace control systems from concept through flight certification. Applications include…
Integrated Business/Technology Planning, Strategic Planning, Small/Medium Business Analysis
Expert has a deep understanding of virtually all aspects of business development, including customer needs; operations efficiency and effectiveness. He has provided advice and counsel for numerous small businesses and has managed in-depth studies of telecommunications and information handling requirements…