The Space Systems Dynamics and Control (SSDC) group is a highly motivated team of researchers who, under the leadership of Dr. Kumar, are developing the next generation of satellite technology. The goal of the SSDC, along with industry and academic partners, is to develop guidance, control and navigation systems and attitude control systems for miniature spacecrafts including pico-satellites (0.1-1 kg) and femto-satellites (<0.1 kg). Miniature satellites weighing less than one kilogram offer exciting possibilities for scientific research and discoveries in a number of fields. The SSDC investigates the dynamics and control aspects of miniature satellites to further their design and development. This work includes the development of micro-electromechanical systems and nanotechnologies for space systems engineering.
Dr. Krishna Dev Kumar, Associate Professor, Canada Research Chair in Space Systems Engineering
2nd International Workshop on Future Aerospace Systems:
Prospects and Challenges
FAS Website Current Research

Micro Electro Mechanical (MEMS) Actuators

Formation Flying of Miniature Satellites

Underactuated Satellite Control Systems

Attitude Control of Miniature Satellites
Previous Students
Postdoctoral
Dr. Yong-Lin Kuo - "Attitude Control of Miniature Satellites Using MEMS Actuators," January 2006
Dr. Chandra Asthana - "Design of Controllers for Underactuated Nonlinear Systems," January 2009
MASc Students
Mike Alger
(MASc 08/2008)
Geoffrey McVittie
(MASc 08/2008)
Tarun Patel
(MASc 05/2008)
Frank Wong
(MASc 09/2009)
Bryan Sturrman
(MASc 08/2009)
Mitchel Pinto
(MEng 08/2008)
BSc Students
Tarun Patel - 2005/2006
Mehul Shah - 2005/2006
Mohamed Ali - 2006/2007
Manvir Badwal - 2006/2007
Nihit Dua - 2006/2007
Goodman Hirsch - 2006/2007
Adil Riaz - 2006/2007
Budhuraja Sanchit - 2006/2007
Kuldeep Babbar - 2008/2009
Isaac Bosompem - 2008/2009
Raymond Chan - 2008/2009
Thuto Koloi - 2008/2009
Pawel Lukaszynski - 2008/2009
Randy Mustachi - 2008/2009
Ankur Shah - 2008/2009
Research Assistants
Li Lewis - NSERC USRA, Spring/Summer 2007
Budhuraja Sanchit - NSERC USRA, Spring/Summer 2007
Aradhana Choudhuri - Spring/Summer 2006 & Winter 2007
Mehul Shah - Spring/Summer 2007
Nadine Auda - Spring/Summer 2007 & Winter 2008
Suketu Patel - Spring/Summer 2008
Sathyanarayanan Sivadas - Winter 2009
Chin-Lung Chen - Spring/Summer 2009
Daren Lee - Spring/Summer 2009
Arthur Lin - Summer 2009
Waqas Manzoor - Spring/Summer 2009
Paul Yoon - Spring/Summer 2009
High School Students
Jeevitha Puveendiran - July to August 2007
Farhan Mansoor - July to August 2007
Samantha Tan - July to August 2007
Kinshuk Kumar - July to August 2007
Shivang Patel - February 2009 to June 2009