There are multiple instances in science and engineering where quantities of interest are evaluated by solving one or several nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs) that are parametrized in terms of a set of inputs. ...

Future space assembly and science missions (e.g., Terrestrial Planet Finder) will typically require complex reconfiguration maneuvers involving well coordinated 6 DOF motions of the entire fleet of spacecraft. The motions ...

As autonomous robots are increasingly used in complex, dynamic environments, it is crucial that the dynamic elements are modeled accurately. However, it is often difficult to generate good models due to either a lack of ...

(cont.) compressor design optimization framework allows a versatile definition of the objective function such that any combination of pressure ratio, efficiency and dynamic stability can be prescribed at various operating ...