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Chaohaiyang at 14:27, 26 May 2023

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	=='''Future students (Ph.D. Scholarship Opening for ~~Fall 2022~~)'''==		=='''Future students (Ph.D. Scholarship Opening for Spring 2024)'''==

	We have one Ph.D. research assistant opening in Fall 2022 on sensing, estimation, and control of extreme aerial robot/UAS in the research group of Associate Prof. Haiyang Chao in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. The successful candidates will work on developing optimal estimation algorithms and smart controllers for autonomous aerospace vehicles to operate in extreme environments (e.g. wildfire, strong wind and turbulence such as wake vortex).		We have one Ph.D. research assistant opening in Fall 2022 on sensing, estimation, and control of extreme aerial robot/UAS in the research group of Associate Prof. Haiyang Chao in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. The successful candidates will work on developing optimal estimation algorithms and smart controllers for autonomous aerospace vehicles to operate in extreme environments (e.g. wildfire, strong wind and turbulence such as wake vortex).
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	~~===Master Students===~~

	~~[[File:Jacksen1.JPG\|left\|150px\|]]~~		Tianyu Han (2023)

	~~Jacksen Hugh Goyer (2019)~~		Ph.D. student

	~~M.S. student~~		Department of Aerospace Engineering

	~~KU Aerospace Engineering~~		hty@ku.edu

	~~jhgoyer~~@ku.edu

			===Master Students===



			===Undergraduate Students===

			Ben Svoboda (2021 - now), Senior, KU Aerospace Engineering

			Adam Baruth (2022 - now), Junior, KU Aerospace Engineering

	~~===Undergraduate Students===~~		Daniel Estingoy (2023 - now), Sophomore, KU Aerospace Engineering

	~~Ben Svoboda~~ (~~2021~~ - now), Junior, KU Aerospace Engineering		Nicholas A. Georgiou (2023 - now), Junior, KU Aerospace Engineering

	~~Luke Hersh (2022 - now), Senior, KU Aerospace Engineering~~

	~~Adam Baruth (2022 - now), Sophomore, KU Aerospace Engineering~~

	=='''Alumni'''==		=='''Alumni'''==
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	Dr. Pengzhi Tian (2014 - 2020), Ph.D. Dissertation: Sensing and Estimation of Airflow Angles and Atmospheric Winds for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Cruise LLC.		Dr. Pengzhi Tian (2014 - 2020), Ph.D. Dissertation: Sensing and Estimation of Airflow Angles and Atmospheric Winds for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Cruise LLC.

			Jacksen Goyer (2019 - 2022), M.S. Thesis: NIR Imagery based Grass Fire Detection and Metrics Measurement using Small UAS. First Stop after Graduation: Lockheed Martin.

	Justin Matt (2020 - 2022), M.S. Thesis: System Identification and Model-based Controller Tuning and Evaluation for Small Flying-wing UAS, KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: NASA Langley.		Justin Matt (2020 - 2022), M.S. Thesis: System Identification and Model-based Controller Tuning and Evaluation for Small Flying-wing UAS, KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: NASA Langley.

	Megan Carlson (Summer 2021) KU Aerospace Engineering.		Megan Carlson (Summer 2021) KU Aerospace Engineering.

			Luke Hersh (2022 - 2023), B.S., KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Spirit Aerospace

	Connor Liam Kinkade (2019 - 2021), B.S. KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Raytheon		Connor Liam Kinkade (2019 - 2021), B.S. KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Raytheon
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	Elizabeth S. O'Neil (2013 - 2014), B.S., KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Garmin.		Elizabeth S. O'Neil (2013 - 2014), B.S., KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Garmin.

	Ying He (2015 - 2016), B.S.. KU Electrical Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: M.S. Student, University of Southern California.		Ying He (2015 - 2016), B.S. KU Electrical Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: M.S. Student, University of Southern California.

	=='''Visiting Scholars'''==		=='''Visiting Scholars'''==

	Dr. Guirong Wang (2015 - 2016), Associate Professor, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China		Dr. Guirong Wang (2015 - 2016), Associate Professor, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Chaohaiyang at 16:02, 14 July 2022

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	Justin Matt (2020 - 2022), M.S. Thesis: System Identification and Model-based Controller Tuning and Evaluation for Small Flying-wing UAS, KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: NASA Langley.		Justin Matt (2020 - 2022), M.S. Thesis: System Identification and Model-based Controller Tuning and Evaluation for Small Flying-wing UAS, KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: NASA Langley.

			Megan Carlson (Summer 2021) KU Aerospace Engineering.

	Connor Liam Kinkade (2019 - 2021), B.S. KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Raytheon		Connor Liam Kinkade (2019 - 2021), B.S. KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Raytheon

Chaohaiyang at 15:59, 14 July 2022

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	~~Justin Matt (2020)~~		===Undergraduate Students===

	~~M.S. student~~

	~~KU Aerospace Engineering~~

	~~jmatt1998@ku.edu~~

	~~===Undergraduate Students===~~		Ben Svoboda (2021 - now), Junior, KU Aerospace Engineering

	~~Ben Svoboda~~ (~~2021~~ - now), ~~Sophomore~~, KU Aerospace Engineering		Luke Hersh (2022 - now), Senior, KU Aerospace Engineering

	~~Megan Carlson~~ (~~2021~~ - now), ~~Junior~~, KU Aerospace Engineering		Adam Baruth (2022 - now), Sophomore, KU Aerospace Engineering

	=='''Alumni'''==		=='''Alumni'''==
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	Dr. Pengzhi Tian (2014 - 2020), Ph.D. Dissertation: Sensing and Estimation of Airflow Angles and Atmospheric Winds for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Cruise LLC.		Dr. Pengzhi Tian (2014 - 2020), Ph.D. Dissertation: Sensing and Estimation of Airflow Angles and Atmospheric Winds for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Cruise LLC.

			Justin Matt (2020 - 2022), M.S. Thesis: System Identification and Model-based Controller Tuning and Evaluation for Small Flying-wing UAS, KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: NASA Langley.

	Connor Liam Kinkade (2019 - 2021), B.S. KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Raytheon		Connor Liam Kinkade (2019 - 2021), B.S. KU Aerospace Engineering. First Stop after Graduation: Raytheon

Chaohaiyang at 05:29, 14 February 2022

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 =='''Current students'''==
 ===Doctoral Students===
 Zhenghao Lin (2021)
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 =='''Alumni'''==
 Dr. Harold Flanagan (2016 - 2021), Ph.D. Dissertation: Coupled System Identification, Flight Controller Design, and Wind Sensing Using KHawk Flying Wing UAS, KU Aerospace Engineering.

Chaohaiyang at 15:34, 6 January 2022

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	Current research topics include:		Current research topics include:

	(1) wind and turbulence sensing and estimation using single or multiple unmanned aircraft,		(1) wind and turbulence sensing and estimation using single or multiple unmanned aircraft,

	(2) modeling and prediction of wind and turbulence effect on nextGeneration unmanned aircraft system (e.g., gust, fire plume, wake vortex),		(2) modeling and prediction of wind and turbulence effect on nextGeneration unmanned aircraft system (e.g., gust, fire plume, wake vortex),

	(3) smart controller design for small UAS to handle extreme wind and turbulence.		(3) smart controller design for small UAS to handle extreme wind and turbulence.

	We offer:		We offer:

	(1) Great opportunities to work on autonomous robotic hardware and software to solve real world sensing, perception, estimation, and control problem for next generation autonomous systems.		(1) Great opportunities to work on autonomous robotic hardware and software to solve real world sensing, perception, estimation, and control problem for next generation autonomous systems.

	(2) You will have the chance to play with high fidelity sensors (e.g., 5-hole probe, RTK GPS, thermal camera, 3D ultrasonic wind anemometer) and UAS platforms (including Paparazzi and Pixhawk autopilot).		(2) You will have the chance to play with high fidelity sensors (e.g., 5-hole probe, RTK GPS, thermal camera, 3D ultrasonic wind anemometer) and UAS platforms (including Paparazzi and Pixhawk autopilot).

	(3) Good salary and full tuition waiver as graduate research assistants.		(3) Good salary and full tuition waiver as graduate research assistants.

	Applicants should hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in related fields. Desired candidates should have strong background and interests in at least two of the following areas: (1) Stochastic estimation filter design (e.g. EKF), (2) System dynamics and control theory (e.g., PID/LQR) (3) MATLAB/C programming & embedded systems. Students with experiences on Remote Controlled (RC) airplanes and Paparazzi /Pixhawk are especially welcomed to apply.		Applicants should hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in related fields. Desired candidates should have strong background and interests in at least two of the following areas:

			(1) Stochastic estimation filter design (e.g. EKF),

			(2) System dynamics and control theory (e.g., PID/LQR)

			(3) MATLAB/C programming & embedded systems.

			Students with experiences on Remote Controlled (RC) airplanes and Paparazzi /Pixhawk are especially welcomed to apply.

	Please contact Associate Professor Haiyang Chao (chaohaiyangATku.edu) for initial evaluation with (1) "2022 Fall PhD Application" in the title, (2) A paragraph in the main body of the email to summarize your related research experiences and your motivation to get a Ph.D. in our group, (3) Detailed CV, (4) TOEFL scores if you are an international student (GRE is NOT required for KU AE graduate admission).		Please contact Associate Professor Haiyang Chao (chaohaiyangATku.edu) for initial evaluation with (1) "2022 Fall PhD Application" in the title, (2) A paragraph in the main body of the email to summarize your related research experiences and your motivation to get a Ph.D. in our group, (3) Detailed CV, (4) TOEFL scores if you are an international student (GRE is NOT required for KU AE graduate admission).
	The KU Aerospace Engineering Program is ranked at 37th nationwide according to the U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, 2018 issue. Kansas hosts aerospace corporations including Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft), Bombardier Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and AeroEnvironment.		The KU Aerospace Engineering Program is ranked at 37th nationwide according to the U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, 2018 issue. Kansas hosts aerospace corporations including Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft), Bombardier Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and AeroEnvironment.

Chaohaiyang at 15:33, 6 January 2022

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	=='''Future students (Ph.D. Scholarship Opening for Fall 2022)'''==		=='''Future students (Ph.D. Scholarship Opening for Fall 2022)'''==

	We have one Ph.D. research assistant opening in Fall 2022 on sensing, estimation, and control of aerial robot/UAS in the research group of Associate Prof. Haiyang Chao in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. The successful candidates will work on developing optimal estimation algorithms and smart controllers for autonomous aerospace vehicles to operate in ~~challenging~~ environments (e.g. wildfire ~~or wake vortex).~~		We have one Ph.D. research assistant opening in Fall 2022 on sensing, estimation, and control of extreme aerial robot/UAS in the research group of Associate Prof. Haiyang Chao in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. The successful candidates will work on developing optimal estimation algorithms and smart controllers for autonomous aerospace vehicles to operate in extreme environments (e.g. wildfire, strong wind and turbulence such as wake vortex).

	~~Current research topics include:~~

	~~(1) wind and turbulence sensing and estimation using single or multiple unmanned aircraft~~,

	~~(2) modeling and prediction of~~ wind and turbulence ~~effect on nextGeneration unmanned aircraft system (e.g., gust, fire plume,~~ wake vortex),

			Current research topics include:
			(1) wind and turbulence sensing and estimation using single or multiple unmanned aircraft,
			(2) modeling and prediction of wind and turbulence effect on nextGeneration unmanned aircraft system (e.g., gust, fire plume, wake vortex),
	(3) smart controller design for small UAS to handle extreme wind and turbulence.		(3) smart controller design for small UAS to handle extreme wind and turbulence.

	We offer:		We offer:
			(1) Great opportunities to work on autonomous robotic hardware and software to solve real world sensing, perception, estimation, and control problem for next generation autonomous systems.
			(2) You will have the chance to play with high fidelity sensors (e.g., 5-hole probe, RTK GPS, thermal camera, 3D ultrasonic wind anemometer) and UAS platforms (including Paparazzi and Pixhawk autopilot).
			(3) Good salary and full tuition waiver as graduate research assistants.

	~~(1) Great opportunities to work on autonomous robotic hardware and software to solve real world sensing, perception, estimation, and control problem for next generation unmanned autonomous systems.~~		Applicants should hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in related fields. Desired candidates should have strong background and interests in at least two of the following areas: (1) Stochastic estimation filter design (e.g. EKF), (2) System dynamics and control theory (e.g., PID/LQR) (3) MATLAB/C programming & embedded systems. Students with experiences on Remote Controlled (RC) airplanes and Paparazzi /Pixhawk are especially welcomed to apply.
			Please contact Associate Professor Haiyang Chao (chaohaiyangATku.edu) for initial evaluation with (1) "2022 Fall PhD Application" in the title, (2) A paragraph in the main body of the email to summarize your related research experiences and your motivation to get a Ph.D. in our group, (3) Detailed CV, (4) TOEFL scores if you are an international student (GRE is NOT required for KU AE graduate admission).
	(2) You will have the chance to play with high fidelity sensors (e.g., 5-hole probe, RTK GPS, thermal camera, 3D ultrasonic wind anemometer) and UAS platforms (including Paparazzi and Pixhawk autopilot).		The KU Aerospace Engineering Program is ranked at 37th nationwide according to the U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, 2018 issue. Kansas hosts aerospace corporations including Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft), Bombardier Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and AeroEnvironment.

	~~(3) Good salary and full tuition waiver as graduate research assistants.~~

	Applicants should hold a B.S. or M.S. degree in related fields. Desired candidates should have strong background and interests in at least two of the following areas:
	(1) Stochastic estimation filter design (e.g. EKF~~, UKF~~),
	(2) System dynamics and control theory (e.g., PID/LQR)
	(3) MATLAB/C programming & embedded systems.
	Students with experiences on Remote Controlled (RC) airplanes and Paparazzi /Pixhawk are especially welcomed to apply.

	~~Please contact Associate Professor Haiyang Chao (chaohaiyangATku.edu) for initial evaluation with~~
	(1) "2022 Fall PhD Application" in the title, (2) A paragraph in the main body of the email to summarize your related research experiences and your motivation to get a Ph.D. in our group, (3) Detailed CV, (4) TOEFL scores if you are an international student (GRE is NOT required for KU AE graduate admission).

	The KU Aerospace Engineering Program is ranked at 37th nationwide according to the U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, 2018 issue. Kansas hosts aerospace corporations including Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft), Bombardier Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and AeroEnvironment.

	=='''Current students'''==		=='''Current students'''==

Chaohaiyang at 15:24, 6 January 2022

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	(2) modeling and prediction of wind and turbulence effect on nextGeneration unmanned aircraft system (e.g., gust, fire plume, wake vortex),		(2) modeling and prediction of wind and turbulence effect on nextGeneration unmanned aircraft system (e.g., gust, fire plume, wake vortex),

	(3) ~~disaster remote sensing using unmanned autonomous systems (e.g., wildfire, tornado/hail damage)~~.		(3) smart controller design for small UAS to handle extreme wind and turbulence.

	We offer:		We offer:

Chaohaiyang at 15:59, 21 December 2021

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	(1) "2022 Fall PhD Application" in the title, (2) A paragraph in the main body of the email to summarize your related research experiences and your motivation to get a Ph.D. in our group, (3) Detailed CV, (4) TOEFL scores if you are an international student (GRE is NOT required for KU AE graduate admission).		(1) "2022 Fall PhD Application" in the title, (2) A paragraph in the main body of the email to summarize your related research experiences and your motivation to get a Ph.D. in our group, (3) Detailed CV, (4) TOEFL scores if you are an international student (GRE is NOT required for KU AE graduate admission).

	The KU Aerospace Engineering Program is ranked at 37th nationwide according to the U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, 2018 issue. Kansas hosts aerospace corporations including Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft), ~~bombardier~~ Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and AeroEnvironment.		The KU Aerospace Engineering Program is ranked at 37th nationwide according to the U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, 2018 issue. Kansas hosts aerospace corporations including Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft), Bombardier Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and AeroEnvironment.

	=='''Current students'''==		=='''Current students'''==

Chaohaiyang at 15:58, 21 December 2021

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	Please contact Associate Professor Haiyang Chao (chaohaiyangATku.edu) for initial evaluation with		Please contact Associate Professor Haiyang Chao (chaohaiyangATku.edu) for initial evaluation with
	(1) "2022 Fall PhD Application" in the title, (2) A paragraph in the main body of the email to summarize your related research experiences and your motivation to get a Ph.D. in our group, (3) Detailed CV, (4) TOEFL scores if you are international (GRE is NOT required for KU AE graduate admission).		(1) "2022 Fall PhD Application" in the title, (2) A paragraph in the main body of the email to summarize your related research experiences and your motivation to get a Ph.D. in our group, (3) Detailed CV, (4) TOEFL scores if you are an international student (GRE is NOT required for KU AE graduate admission).

	The KU Aerospace Engineering Program is ranked at 37th nationwide according to the U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, 2018 issue. Kansas hosts aerospace corporations including Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft), bombardier Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and AeroEnvironment.		The KU Aerospace Engineering Program is ranked at 37th nationwide according to the U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, 2018 issue. Kansas hosts aerospace corporations including Textron Aviation (Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker aircraft), bombardier Learjet, Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and AeroEnvironment.

Chaohaiyang at 15:57, 21 December 2021

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	=='''Future students (Ph.D. Scholarship Opening for Fall 2022)'''==		=='''Future students (Ph.D. Scholarship Opening for Fall 2022)'''==

	We have one Ph.D. research assistant ~~openings~~ in Fall 2022 on sensing, estimation, and control of aerial ~~robots~~/~~UASs~~ in the research group of Associate Prof. Haiyang Chao in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. The successful candidates will work on developing optimal estimation algorithms and smart controllers for autonomous aerospace vehicles to operate in challenging environments (e.g. wildfire or wake vortex).		We have one Ph.D. research assistant opening in Fall 2022 on sensing, estimation, and control of aerial robot/UAS in the research group of Associate Prof. Haiyang Chao in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Kansas. The successful candidates will work on developing optimal estimation algorithms and smart controllers for autonomous aerospace vehicles to operate in challenging environments (e.g. wildfire or wake vortex).

	Current research topics include:		Current research topics include:
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	(1) wind and turbulence sensing and estimation using single or multiple unmanned aircraft,		(1) wind and turbulence sensing and estimation using single or multiple unmanned aircraft,

	(2) modeling of turbulence effect on aircraft ~~motion and~~ gust ~~suppression control~~,		(2) modeling and prediction of wind and turbulence effect on nextGeneration unmanned aircraft system (e.g., gust, fire plume, wake vortex),

	(3) disaster remote sensing using unmanned ~~aircraft~~ (e.g., wildfire, tornado/hail damage).		(3) disaster remote sensing using unmanned autonomous systems (e.g., wildfire, tornado/hail damage).

	We offer:		We offer:

	(1) Great opportunities to work on autonomous robotic hardware and software to solve real world sensing, estimation, and control problem for next generation unmanned autonomous systems.		(1) Great opportunities to work on autonomous robotic hardware and software to solve real world sensing, perception, estimation, and control problem for next generation unmanned autonomous systems.

	(2) You will have the chance to play with high fidelity sensors (e.g., 5-hole probe, RTK GPS, thermal camera, 3D ultrasonic wind anemometer) and UAS platforms (including Paparazzi and Pixhawk autopilot).		(2) You will have the chance to play with high fidelity sensors (e.g., 5-hole probe, RTK GPS, thermal camera, 3D ultrasonic wind anemometer) and UAS platforms (including Paparazzi and Pixhawk autopilot).