I work on mitigating methane emissions by solving the measurement problem.
Smart sensing with Digital Twins and sUAS.
Smart sensing begins with an integrated approach to deploying sensors in the field and having a thorough understanding of the environmental physics. Using Digital Twins to represent the physical system, the sensors can be deployed in locations where probability of detection is high. Additionally, by sampling in areas where the sensors receive sufficiently rich data, the Digital Twin can be behavior matched and updated to better reflect the current conditions of the physical system.
My key areas of expertise.
Having a mechanical engineering degree, I have a broad general background within controls, dynamics, strength of materials, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechatronics, and circuit theory. Of these topics, during my graduate career, I have speciallized on: dynamics, controls, and fluid mechanics. This includes developments within Digital Twins and applications to smart sensing.
Dynamics and Controls
I have experience with nonlinear and robust control theory. This includes a fundemental undstanding of dynamical systems and designing controllers for optimal control. Additionally, I have had experience with fractional order control and applications.
Fluid Mechanics and Computation
I have experience with development and simulation of fluid mechanics systems. Primarily, I focus on problems related to methane emissions using both deterministic and Lagrangian based techniques.
Digital Twins
I have developed custom software to explore the use of Digital Twins with environmental sensing (book coming soon).
Field Campaigns and Piloting
As a FAA Part 107 sUAS license holder and researcher, I have had extensive experience flying and participating in multiple field campaigns during my graduate student career. Noteably, I have participated in the Alberta Methane Field Challenge, as well as, flown campaigns at the Methane Emission Technology Evaluation Center (METEC). I have had experience with multi-rotor, fixed-wing, and hybrid-VTOL aircraft.
I have had the privilege of working with these incredible companies and people.
During my graduate research career and beyond I have had the opportunity to work with many smart and talented individuals.
I am forever learning and grateful.
