About Me

I am a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the United States Naval Academy (USNA).  My research interests focus on advancing small satellite technology, including propulsion, on-orbit serviding and repair, non-conventional communicaiton architecture, and deployment mechanisms.

As the Director of the Naval Academy Small Satellite Program (NASSP), I manage the student CubeSat satellite project portfolio. My goal is to integrate my satellite technology research with the student satellite development activities in creating relevant satellite projects that contribute to the advancement of small satellite technology. 

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - 2008
  Korea Aerospace University, Goyang-si, South Korea 
• Degree of Engineer, Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering - 2001
  Stanford University, Stanford, CA
• Master of Science in Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering - 1999
  Stanford University, Stanford, CA
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering - 1998
  University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
• Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH (Class of 1995)

Employment

• Professor (2025 - present)
  United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
• Associate Professor (2018 - 2025)
  United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
• Assistant Professor (2012 - 2018)
  United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
• Associate Teaching Professor (2009 - 2012)
  Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
• Post Doctorate Researcher and Part Time Instructor (2008 - 2009)
  Korea Aerospace University, Goyang-si, South Korea
• Full-time Instructor and 1st Lt.  (2003 - 2007)
  Korea Air Force Academy, Cheongju, South Korea
  
• Systems Engineer (2001 - 2003)
  General Electric Power Systems, Schenectady, NY