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.
ECO: 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!
EZ-Board: Automated Carry-on Baggage Sizer
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. Arrow Analytics, my company, was selected as just one of five teams, and the first-ever college-based team, for the incredible GRR FLITE program to implement this at Gerald Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, MI.
Awards and Recognition
I don’t do what I do for any award…but it certainly is nice to get one or two 🙂
Aviation Week
20 Twenties Award
Federal Aviation Administration
Data Challenge Finalist
Hult Prize
International Semifinalist
GRR FLITE Program