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Education
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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
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2016-2018
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US
- Thesis Title - Multi-Agent Consensus Optimization in Large-Scale Supply Networks
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2011-2016
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
- Thesis Title
Experience
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Jun-Sept 2022
Applied Scientist Intern
Amazon, Project Kuiper, Los Angeles, CA, US
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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
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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
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2024
- Finalist for the Best Graduate Student Paper Competition, AIAA Guidance Navigation and Control, SciTech 2024
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2023
- UW+Amazon Science Hub Fellowship Award
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2018
- Ruth C. Hertzberg Endowed Fellowship, William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics Engineering
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2011
- Ranked 81st among more than 300,000 participants in nationwide university entrance exam for BS degree, Iran
Academic Interests
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Vision-based Navigation and Control
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Data-driven Optimal control
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Stochastic planning
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Multi-agent Systems
Other Interests
- Hobbies: I love water sports especially paddle boarding and Fly boarding. I also enjoy hicking and tennis.