A power distribution controller for a hybrid aircraft is configured to continuously: obtain a state-of-charge (SoC) measurement for a battery of the hybrid aircraft; obtain a fuel level measurement for a secondary energy source of the hybrid aircraft; receive a control input indicating one of a throttle level or an operating mode for one or more motors of the hybrid aircraft; calculate a ratio of energy to source from each of the battery and the secondary energy source in order to operate the one or more motors of the hybrid aircraft based on the control input, the SoC measurement, and the fuel level measurement; and transmit a control signal that causes energy to be apportioned from the battery and the secondary energy source to the one or more motors based on the determined ratio.
University of Vermont since Dec 2012
Postdoctoral Associate
University of South Florida - Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
Postdoctoral Scholar
Yale University Feb 2010 - Feb 2012
Postdoctoral associate
University of Edinburgh 2005 - 2009
PhD student
Education:
The University of Edinburgh 2006 - 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Cardiovascular Science
The University of Edinburgh 2005 - 2006
Master of Science (MSc), Life Sciences
The University of Edinburgh 2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biological Sciences
Moffat Academy 1989 - 2001