Matthew E. Nelson Aerospace and Engineering Mechanics Department Iowa State University 0625 Howe Hall Ames, IA 50011-2271 tel - 515-294-2640 Education Background Masters of Science, Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 2012. Research in Embedded Systems and applications in RF Engineering pertaining to radiometer applications Bachelors of Science, Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA May 2002. Studies in Electromagnetics, Digital Signal Processing and RF Engineering. Presentations M. Nelson (September 2011). Formation
of a National Organization for High Altitude Ballooning. Presentation at the National Space Grant Consortium Meeting, Green Bay, WI M. Nelson (August 2011). Bringing Amateur Radio to the Classroom in Space Related Projects. Presentation at the ARRL Midwest convention, Cedar Rapids, IA M.Nelson (June 2011). Welcome and Introduction of Mr. David Pierce; keynote speaker. Opening at the 2nd Annual Academic High Altitude Conference (Video), Ames, IA M. Nelson, C. Jensen, M. Lazere (June 2011). Bridging college students and K-12 students together through High Altitude Ballooning. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual Academic High Altitude Conference (Video), Ames, IA M. Nelson, E. Harstad, C. Reis (June 2010). Modular Electronics System for the HABET program at ISU. Paper presented at the Academic High Altitude Ballon Conference, Upland, IN. M. Nelson, C. Jensen (May 2010). Linking the Classroom to Near Space and Beyond. Paper presented at the Academic High Altitude Ballon Conference, Upland, IN. M. Nelson (May 2009). Modular Electronics System for High Altitude Balloon Flights. Paper presented at the AIAA Balloon Systems Conference, Seattle, WA. M. Nelson, F. Nutter, J. Basart (June 2009). Engineering payload designs for remote sensing applications for plant pathology using latex weather balloons . Paper presented at the American Phytopathological Society North Central Division Conference, Ames, IA M. Nelson, N. Willis, L. Benson, D. Harper, S. Wagner, A. Frick, F. Laipert, N. Ramey (April 2008). Feasibility Analysis of the Iowa State Student Moon Orbiter. Paper presented at the AIAA Region V Conference, St. Louis, MO. Copies of papers/presentations can be found below in the attachments section Additional Research Experience Thesis Topic - Application of remote sensing radiometer with software defined radios. My thesis area focused on using software defined radios (SDR), along with GNURadio to create a flexible tool that can be used for remote sensing using a L-band radiometer. My focus was rebuilding the digital side of an existing L-band radiometer with more modern equipment and designing a flexible and more user friendly interface to this equipment. Soil Moisture measurement using an L-band radiometer, Hornbuckle Research Group, Iowa State University (Dr. Brian Hornbuckle, PI). Project Manager and Chief Engineer. Worked on the maintenance and also in updating the ISU L-band radiometer for soil moisture research. 2005-Present. Project Website Study of wheat rust propagation using latex weather balloons, Space Systems and Controls Lab, Iowa State University (Dr. Forrest Nutter, PI). Project Manager and Chief Engineer for the project. Designed electronics used for visible, Near Infrared (NIR) photography, and a spore trap collection system using the Rotorod samplers. Designed the payloads carried under the latex weather balloons. Oversaw operation procedures for deployment and collection of data in the field. 2007 - 2009 Honors and Awards NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) Award for Senior Design projects, $4,000, Fall 2011 NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) Award, $6,000, Summer 2010 Professional Development Employment Research Engineer and Program Manager - Aerospace and Engineering Mechanics Department Iowa State University. 2011 - present Director and Chief Design and Operations Engineer - Space Systems and Controls Lab, Iowa Space Grant Consortium/Iowa State University. 2005-2011 Responsibilities - Oversee operations and engineering projects within the Make to Innovate (M:2:I) program in the Aerospace Engineering department. Directing several student projects within the department. Managing budget issues with several student projects. Managing several undergraduate and graduate students employed by the Aerospace Engineering Department related to M:2:I. Projects done within the M:2:I included High Altitude Balloon operations, Unmanned Vehicles including blimp based project (LABET) and ground based vehicle that competed in the University Rover Competition (MAVRIC). Additional projects is a cubesat based project (CySAT) and a rocket launched from a HAB platform (Rockoon), CANSAT, ULSI and SAE Aerodesign Challenge and many others. Provide electrical engineering support to faculty and staff for both research and instructional needs. Committees Committee Member (2011-present) - Academic High Altitude Conference - High Altitude Balloon conference held at Trevecca Nazarene University in June 2012 Committee Co-Chair (2011 - present) - National Near Space Alliance (NNSA) - A new organization aimed at working with other high altitude groups to promote safety and increase awareness of high altitude activities. In addition the committee aims to continue a working relationship with agencies such as the FAA. Committee Chair (2010-2011) - 2nd Annual Academic High Altitude Conference - High Altitude Balloon conference held at Iowa State University June 20-24th, 2011. 2011 AHAC Website Continuing Education Microchip MASTERS conference, Microchip Inc., Phoenix, AZ, August 2007 Microchip MASTERS conference, Microchip Inc., Phoenix, AZ, July 2008 Professional Memberships Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) University Teaching Experience Spring 2012 Microwave Remote Sensing (EE/Mtreo/Agron 518), Iowa State University, Guest Lecturer, assisted with hands on lab Fall 2011 to present Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (Aer E 160), Iowa State University, Guest Lecturer (Matlab topics), assited with hands on lab Fall 2005 to present Scientific Ballooning Engineering and Operations (Aer E 265), Iowa State University, Instructor Fall 2009 to present Aerospace Engineering Independent Study (Aer E 490/Aer E 290), Iowa State University, Instructor/Adviser Fall 2005 to Spring 2010 Electrical Engineering Senior Design (E E 491/E E 492), Iowa State University, Adviser Spring 2010 Modeling and Techniques for Embedded Systems (Cpr E 584), Iowa State University, Guest Lecturer Fall 2009 High Speed System Measurements (E E 418), Iowa State University, Guest Lecturer Spring 2011 Spacecraft Systems (Aer E 464), Iowa State University, Guest Lecturer Additional information on my teaching experience can be found here. References Dr. William Byrd, Former Director of the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Dr. John Basart, Emeritus Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Dr. Brian Hornbuckle, Associate Professor, Agronomy and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Dr. Mani Mina, Adjunct Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Dr. Phillip Jones, Assisantant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Dr. Thomas Rudolphi, Professor, Aerospace and Engineering Mechanics, Iowa State University, Ames, IA Dr. Tom i.p. Shih, Department Chair and Professor, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN |
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