Dr. Aaron J. Radke has a unique broad industry and academic experience in physics, engineering and computer science. His background combined with a joy in exploring and creating provide thorough and productive solutions.
Study, learn and creatively solve intriguing problems utilizing strong industry and academic strengths in physics, engineering and computer science.
Dr. Aaron J. Radke received degrees in Computer Science, a BA in Physics, and a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2001 from Cleveland State University Summa Cum Laude. He obtained industry experience at Western Enterprises, and consulting work experience in circuit design, embedded system design and software development. Later, he received a MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2002 from CSU where he combined his interests in physics, computer science and electrical engineering in control theory by creating a computer assisted control design platform. In 2006, he received a Doctorate in Engineering while working on a unique disturbance observer for control system health monitoring.
Strengths and interests include physics, mathematics, computer science, computer architecture, UNIX operating systems, embedded systems, algorithms, control system theory, observer design, software engineering, and computer languages.
Research grants included digital control algorithms for NASA and advanced control algorithm development and implementation for the Center for Advanced Control Technologies. Publications have dealt with observer design variants with a focus on disturbance observers for advanced control algorithms.
He has worked in industry with many high profile government research organizations including NASA, DOD, and Lockheed Martin.
Employed with MS2 as a broad based control engineer; simulated environment physics and flight dynamics; designed complex flight algorithms and procedures; analyzed design prototypes; systems engineering integration; software tool development; generated statistical studies;
Employed as a member of the large Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) government contract; modeled simulation software; wrote project proposals; ported operational flight programs; created development, design and debug tools; simulated environment physics; and developed computing infrastructure
Interfaced nuclear radiation detectors with management software; systematized government specifications into product requirements; and provided cost reduction analysis
Analyzed and automated machines; modeled, designed, simulated and implemented custom advanced feedback control algorithms; solved estimation and signal processing problems; implemented estimation and control algorithms in PLC hardware; taught PLC introductory course; developed specialized business software; counseled digital business workflow; and managed computer networks
Wrote proposals for technical and business funding; developed and implemented advanced control algorithms in test pilots; advised technical specifications for patent attorneys; and provided consulting solutions for engineering and computer systems
Researched and developed unique advanced estimation and feedback control algorithms; published and presented novel algorithms to industry and academia; managed joint research projects among Cleveland State University, NASA and industry; designed and developed computer aided control design software; and periodically taught graduate level classes including Linear Systems and Control Theory
Assisted a NASA Glenn space power grant,programmed DSP's (TI) for signal processing and feedback control algorithm development,brainstormed space power projects with NASA researchers, and cooperated with industry power company Core Technology
Designed and brainstormed products; programmed micro-controllers in assembly and C; designed schematics; developed embedded software; developed GUI software; built and tested prototypes; troubleshot circuits; and interfaced with board manufacturers
Graded papers; conducted labs; and aided students
Designed web pages; and maintained and updated sites
Edited recordings; managed video and audio equipment