I'm interested in making autonomous systems move. The robotic systems that excite me are those that make original decisions, explore previously unknown and uncertain environments, and locomote themselves in interesting ways.
I've worked in industry for several years, developing a mix of hardware and software skills that allow me to rapidly prototype new ideas. My primary focus within robotics is motion planning and control, but I also enjoy challenges in machine learning and mechanical / electrical design.
I'm currently a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where I perform research that improves the mobility of autonomous vehicles operating in challenging off-road conditions. Prior to that, I studied at Purdue University, where I majored in Mechanical Engineering and minored in Computer Science.