NASA Langley Research Center
B1232, R124, MS308
Hampton, VA 23681
Luis.G.Crespo@nasa.gov

Luis G. Crespo

http://research.nianet.org/~lgcrespo
Tel: +1 (757) 864-8444
Fax: +1 (757) 864-7797
lgcrespo@nianet.org


EDUCATION

2001 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware (UD) : Deterministic and stochastic optimal control
1997 M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes (UA) : Dynamics, vibrations and control
1995 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, UA

EXPERIENCE

2012-Present Associate Research Fellow,
National Institute of Aerospace
Uncertainty Quantification and Robust Design - NASA Langley Research Center : Epistemic uncertainties and imprecise probabilities
2009-2011 Senior Research Scientist,
National Institute of Aerospace
Integrated Resilent Aircraft Control - NASA Langley Research Center : Adaptive control in the presence of acuator anomalies
2008-2009 Senior Research Scientist,
National Institute of Aerospace
Integrated Resilent Aircraft Control - NASA Langley Research Center : Control verification and validation
Fundamental Aerodynamics Program - NASA : Adaptive control of a hypersonic aircraft
2003-2007 Research Scientist,
National Institute of Aerospace
Conceptual Design Shop - NASA Langley Research Center : Uncertainty analysis, probabilistic robust control
2003 Instructor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Old Dominion University : Modern Control Theory
2002 Staff Scientist,
Institute of Computer Applications to Science and Engineering ICASE
Uncertainty Based Methods Group - NASA Langley Research Center : Robust and reliable design, optimization, aircraft conceptual design
2001 Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, UD : Controls and vibrations
1998-2001 Research Assistant, Applied Controls Laboratory, Mechanical Engineering, UD : Optimal control, random vibrations
1998 Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, UD : Senior Design
1997 Instructor, Mechanical Engineering, UA : Dynamics and Vibrations
1996 Instructor, Department of Mathematic, UA : Numerical Analysis

PUBLICATIONS

Journal articles, and papers at conferences

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Best NIA Research Publication of 2009
  • Recipient of a NASA NRA from the Aviation Safety Program in IRAC for 900K$, PI, 2008-2010
  • Recipient of a NASA NRA from the Fundamental Aerodynamics Program in Hypersonics for 450K$, CO-I, 2008-2009
  • AIAA Hampton Roads Section Young Engineer of the Year Award, 2007
  • NASA recognition award for the development of MASCOT, 2006
  • First runner up in AIAA Laurent Bement Young Professionals Paper Competition, 2006
  • Mechanical Engineering candidate for the Competitive Fellowship Award, 2001, UD
  • Ranked 1st. of the M.S. class, 1997, UA
  • Best Thesis Award, Cimandes, UA, 1995
  • Emeritus Student, Colegio Nacional Sugamuxi, 1989