Office Location: AERO 417
Focus Area
Astrodynamics & Satellite Navigation
Education
Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University, 1991
S.M., Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, M.I.T., 1986
S.B., Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Option), M.I.T., 1985
Professional Experience
2020 - Present, Distinguished Professor, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado
2012 - 2017, Chair, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado
2005 - 2020, Professor, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado
2007 - 2008, Acting Chair, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado
2005 - 2007, Associate Chair, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado
1999 - 2005, Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado
1992 - 1999, Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado
1991 - 1992, Lecturer, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford University
1990 - 1992, Member of the Technical Staff and Program Manager, GPS Systems Organization, Stanford Telecommunications, Inc., Santa Clara, CA
Awards (selected)
Member, National Academy of Engineering (2019)
Women In Aerospace Educator Award (2016)
Institute of Navigation Samuel Burka Award (2012)
AIAA Summerfield Book Award (2011)
College of Engineering & Applied Science Max S. Peters Award (2009)
Johannes Kepler Award, Institute of Navigation Satellite Division (2009)
Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2008)
Institute of Navigation Outstanding Service Award (2005)
Fellow, Institute of Navigation (2004)
Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2003)
Institute of Navigation Tycho Brahe Award (2003)
AIAA Lawrence Sperry Award (1996)
Member Sigma Xi and Tau Beta Pi
Research Interests
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and applications for real-time satellite orbit and attitude determination, GPS surface reflections, GPS multipath characterization and mitigation, orbital dynamics and spacecraft rendezvous.