Ph.D. Theses

Space Debris Tracking and Pose Estimation using Spaceborne Sensors: HIL Simulation with COTS

Abstract

Investigating pose estimation for non-cooperative space objects through computer vision and hardware-in-the-loop simulations, culminating in multiple Q1/Q2 publications.

Publications

• Conceptual analysis for a technology demonstration mission of the ion beam shepherds, CEAS Space Journal, July 2022.
• Spaceborne and ground-based sensor collaboration: Advancing resident space objects' orbit determination for space sustainability, Astrodynamics, March 2024.
• Tiny satellites, big challenges: A feasibility study of machine vision pose estimation for PocketQubes during conjunctions, Acta Astronautica, March 2025.

Attitude Control of a Remote Sensing Satellite in Underactuated Conditions

Abstract

Non-linear attitude tracking control research for remote sensing satellites experiencing reaction wheel faults, demonstrating fault-tolerant strategies.

Publications

• Attitude path design and adaptive robust tracking control of a remote sensing satellite in various imaging modes, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Jan 2023.
• Designing an adaptive robust observer for underactuation fault diagnosis of a remote sensing satellite, International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, Jul 2023.

New Algorithm for GEO Communication Satellite Conceptual Design

Abstract

Developing a conceptual design methodology for GEO communication satellites with validation against flight prototypes and statistical subsystem models.

Publications

• FADSat: A system engineering tool for the conceptual design of GEO satellites platform, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, May 2018.
• An Effective Approach to Identify the Mass Properties of a Satellite Attitude Dynamics Simulator, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, April 2018.
• A software for establishing technical specifications of GEO communication satellites, Journal of Space Science and Technology, September 2017.
• Statistical Design Model (SDM) of satellite thermal control subsystem, 42nd COSPAR Scientific Assembly Conference, Korea, September 2017.
• Statistical design model (SDM) of communication satellites, 2015 7th International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), Istanbul.