Aviation and Aerospace Technologies
Advancing the future of flight requires integrated expertise across aeronautics, propulsion systems, and aerospace engineering. This research develops and applies advanced technologies that enhance aircraft performance, improve safety, and expand the capabilities of both manned and unmanned systems. By combining hands-on operational training with cutting-edge research in aerodynamics, materials, and propulsion, these efforts support the development of next-generation aerospace systems. Collaborations with leading organizations, including NASA, further strengthen innovation in high-speed flight, atmospheric sciences, and space-based technologies, contributing to mission-ready solutions in complex operational environments.
Key capabilities include:
- Aviation operations expertise, including flight systems and safety management
- Professional pilot training, flight simulation, and aviation management programs
- Aerospace propulsion and atmospheric sciences research in collaboration with NASA
- High-speed aerodynamics research supporting advanced flight performance
- Thermal management solutions for spacecraft systems and electronic packaging
- Unmanned aerial systems and drone platform design
- Advanced materials research, including ceramic matrix composites for aerospace applications
- Experimental aerodynamics using wind tunnel testing and Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) systems
- Space mission support, including thermal system contributions to the TIGERISS mission
Adaptive Interception in Dynamic Domains: Exploration of Hybrid Reinforcement Learning in Pursuit-Evasion Tasks
Akinmolayan, M., Josyula, D., Casbeer, D. Adaptive Interception in Dynamic Domains: Exploration of Hybrid Reinforcement Learning in Pursuit-Evasion Tasks, AAAI Spring Symposium, April 2026. Affiliation: Bowie State University (To appear).
A Unified Naming and Addressing Scheme for Hybrid DTN/NDN Communication Protocols
Langrin, R., & Blackstone, J. (2026). A Unified Naming and Addressing Scheme for Hybrid DTN/NDN Communication Protocols. Proceedings of the 2026 AAAI Symposium Series, San Francisco, CA. Affiliation: Howard University, Research Institute For Tactical Autonomy (To appear).
