Air Transportation

“If you have a mile of road, you have a mile of road. But if you have a mile of runway, you have the world. ” – Common Pilot Aphorism

Air transportation

Interest Areas

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Data & Sensor Deployment

There is a high demand for data in the aviation industry and I am deploying the systems to capture it across the market.

02

Modeling & Optimization

I am working to develop realistic, physics-based digital twin models that can be used to optimize operations.

03

Sustainable Aviation

Air transportation produces 2% of all emissions. I want to help the industry achieve net zero through SAF and others.

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Past Projects

I have worked on several projects related to air transportation. Here are some of my favorites.

Flight Emissions Optimization

I have worked with Southwest Airlines and MITRE on the FAA Data Challenge, where I was one of just seven teams (out of over 250 applicants) to be selected for the all-expenses-paid finals in Washington DC. My team and I developed a flight emissions optimization technique that reduced carbon emissions by over 20% while still meeting historical demand. Talk about trying to save the planet!

Auto-Baggage Assignment

Recognizing that one of the greatest sources of delays, and headaches, is the carry-on baggage stowage process, I designed an automatic baggage assignment process that fits seamlessly into current boarding processes. Using an Intel Realsense camera, I dimensionalized suitcases in real time, dynamically assigned them to open bins, and gave the passenger clear indication of where to put their bags.