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Ross Alexander
Ph.D. Student in Aeronautics and Astronautics, admitted Winter 2021
Masters Student in Aeronautics and Astronautics, admitted Autumn 2019BioRoss B. Alexander is a first-year graduate student at Stanford University pursuing a Master of Science in Aeronautics & Astronautics (M.S. 2021; Ph.D. 2024) and is also the recipient of a Stanford Graduate Fellowship (SGF) in Science & Engineering. Ross' future graduate research is focused on estimation and control of stochastic systems, optimization, statistical machine learning, decision-making systems, autonomy, and reinforcement learning (RL). Ross earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University in May 2019. While at Texas A&M, Ross gained significant experience as a teaching assistant for several mathematics and aerospace courses over five semesters. Along with this, Ross acquired not only unique aerospace technical knowledge as a member of the Texas A&M University Sounding Rocketry Team for four years, but also valuable industry and research & development (R&D) experience through three summer internships at two different aerospace simulation R&D companies.
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Matthew Clarke
Ph.D. Student in Aeronautics and Astronautics, admitted Spring 2017
BioI am a PhD candidate in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University. My research interests include aircraft conceptual design, multi-disciplinary design optimization, multi-fidelity optimization and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop of new strategies for vehicular optimization. These modes of transportation include commercial transport aircraft, supersonic aircraft, and urban on-demand electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.
In addition to these endeavors, I dedicate time towards addressing socio-economic issues, particularly within academia. Presently, I work on developing STEM curriculum for underrepresented minorities as well as drafting new, synergistic approaches to introducing technology into society. I serve as the president of the Black Engineering Graduate Student Association, a student run organization whose mission is to build a sense of community among and facilitate the professional development and academic success of the black engineering community.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Howard University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. In undergrad, my involvement in extracurricular activities nurtured an ability to share information and contribute to decision-making. Outside coursework, I participated in global collaborative competitions geared towards proposing innovative solutions for future transportation. I also led humanitarian missions to Kenya, El Salvador and Haiti with Engineers Without Borders, a non-profit organization that partners with developing communities worldwide to improve their quality of life. These partnerships involved the implementation of sustainable engineering projects such as power, communal infrastructure and access to drinking water.
I am a member of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society; the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
Following graduate school, I plan to pursue a career in industry focused on research and development of revolutionary air and spacecraft technology. My future aspirations also include teaching and inspiring minority students in STEM.
