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Belinda G. Marchand

Assistant Professor
Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

Education: Ph.D., Purdue University

Office Location: W.R. Woolrich Laboratories (WRW)
Room 408B - Mail Code: C0600

Phone: (512) 471-7034

Email: marchand@mail.utexas.edu

Research Interests:

• Dynamical Systems Theory
• Numerical Optimization of Hybrid Systems
• Trajectory Optimization
• Autonomous Targeting Algorithms
• Optimal Satellite Coverage Above the Horizon
• Orbit Mechanics
• Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control
• Libration Point Mission Design
• Design and Autonomous Control of Multi-Spacecraft Formations
• Relative Navigation and Guidance for Applications for Formation Flight

Dr. Marchand specializes in dynamical systems and optimal control theory, numerical optimization with applications to hybrid systems, and spacecraft mission design, guidance, navigation, and control. Her recent research activities focus on autonomous targeting algorithms with application to NASA's Constellation program, and numerical methods for optimal control of hybrid systems. In years past, Dr. Marchand's research also supported libration point missions such as Genesis and the James Webb Space Telescope. Her studies on formation flight near the libration points also supported various NASA concepts such as MAXIM, Stellar Imager, and ConX. She joined the Cockrell School of Engineering faculty in 2005.

For more information visit Dr. Marchand's Home Page.