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Education

  • 2018-present
    PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering
    University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
    • Thesis Title - Machine Learning in Feedback Systems - Provable Methods for Safe and Robust Autonomy
  • 2016-2018
    M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
    University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
    • Thesis Title - Multi-Agent Consensus Optimization in Large-Scale Supply Networks
  • 2011-2016
    B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
    Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
    • Thesis Title

Experience

  • Jun-Sept 2022
    Applied Scientist Intern
    Amazon, Project Kuiper, Los Angeles, CA, US
  • Jan-Mar 2022
    Research Intern
    NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, California, US
    • Section 347N (Maritime and Multi-Agent Autonomy)
    • I developing a method for Robust Controller synthesis for Vision-based Spacecraft guidance and control. The method was build around the use of a photo-realistic simulator (Unreal Engine), where a camera is deployed on a traking spacecraft (Ego) to observe an uncontrolled vehicle (Target) in a Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Under the supervision of Amir Rahmani
  • Jun-Sept 2017
    Engineering Intern
    Umbra Cuscinetti, Inc., Everett, WA, US
    • Collaborated with a team of 5 Engineers on OCSO project for Boeing. Specific tasks included design of control logic, as well as participating in the design of the overall system mechanism.

Honors and Awards

  • 2024
    • Finalist for the Best Graduate Student Paper Competition, AIAA Guidance Navigation and Control, SciTech 2024
  • 2023
    • UW+Amazon Science Hub Fellowship Award
  • 2018
    • Ruth C. Hertzberg Endowed Fellowship, William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics Engineering
  • 2011
    • Ranked 81st among more than 300,000 participants in nationwide university entrance exam for BS degree, Iran

Academic Interests

  • Vision-based Navigation and Control
  • Data-driven Optimal control
  • Stochastic planning
  • Multi-agent Systems

Other Interests

  • Hobbies: I love water sports especially paddle boarding and Fly boarding. I also enjoy hicking and tennis.