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2020-21 Graduate student research projects

Marc Brittain – Iowa State University
Intelligent UAS Traffic Management System

Recent proposals for low-altitude airspace operations has initiated a demand for an autonomous air traffic control system that is needed to communicate with future intelligent aircraft, facilitate onboard autonomy or human operator decisions, and cope with the envisioned high-density and on-demand air traffic by providing automated sequencing and separation. Read more


Kenneth Heitritter – University of Iowa
Using Deep Learning to Predict Psychiatric Traits

Einstein’s theory of gravity, known as general relativity, is one of the most robustly tested physical theories of the modern-day. Even so, it is not without its shortcomings. Namely, general relativity is known as a classical theory of physics and therefore does not take into account the fundamentally quantum nature of all physics. Read more


Tanner Koomar – University of Iowa
Understanding the Biology of Language through Whole Genome Sequencing

My project bridges psychology and genetics, with an eye toward future advances in physiology and even psychiatry. We are interrogating genes and regulatory mechanisms which underly language and communication, with a first-of-its-kind whole genome sequencing study of a cohort of hundreds of people thoroughly assessed for language, cognitive and behavioral traits.  Read more


Zachary Luppen – Iowa State
Applying Formal Methods to a Cube Satellite Communications System

I apply formal methods to various aspects of cube satellite projects, which are becoming very popular with several research communities due to their relatively cheap price, fast turnaround times and easy accessibility to space. Read more


Jacob McLaughlin – University of Iowa

Laser Induced Fluorescence of Calcium Ions Near a Boundary in a Multidipole Plasma Source

The research I perform with Dr. Fred Skiff at the University of Iowa focuses on studying fundamental plasma science. The characteristics and behavior of plasmas have implications in various applied fields, from plasma medicine to semiconductor development and especially the sun and its solar wind that bombards our magnetosphere, threatening our scientific spacecraft and the national power grid. Read more


Hannah Molitor – University of Iowa
Microalgae as Animal Feed to Recover Nutrients and Treat Power Plant Emissions

Conventional agriculture places significant demands on natural resources and is generally inefficient. As organisms with tolerance for varied conditions, microalgae (single-cell photosynthetic microorganisms) are a promising alternative to conventionally grown soy for more rapidly and sustainably produced protein-rich animal feed. Read more


Hannah Shea – University of Iowa
InSAR Time-series Analysis of Afterslip from the 2017 Mw 7.3 Sarpol-e Zahab (Darbandikhan) Earthquake

Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) is a remote sensing radar approach used to measure Earth surface deformation. Earthquakes and post-earthquake processes cause ground displacement that can be measured by InSAR. Read more


Dustin Swarm – University of Iowa
Investigating Unique X-ray Sources Identified Via Machine Learning

The amount of information available to astronomers through survey missions continues to grow exponentially, but much of that data will never be individually examined by a scientist. This information overload necessitates a Big Data approach to astronomy.  Read more

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