Research Faculty and the Space Domain Awareness research lead for the Center for National Security Initiatives at the University of Colorado Boulder. Leads the Data Exploitation Lab for Trusted Autonomy (DELTA) research group. PhD in Physics from the University of Utah with a thesis on the ultraviolet remote sensing of ultra‐high energy cosmic ray interactions within the atmosphere. Prior to NSI, worked as a research scientist at Lockheed Martin Space Systems with a focus on machine learning and algorithm development for a wide breadth of advanced programs and internal research and development (IRAD) projects. Was recognized at Lockheed Martin for innovative research and leading technical contributions. Raised over $1.87 million awards in the past 3.5 years at NSI and was conferred a courtesy appointment with the Aerospace Engineering Sciences at CU Boulder. Research interests include sensors, and sensing, mission data processing, and trusted autonomy.
