Andrew Ketsdever
Research Associate Professor of Astronautics

Address:
University of Southern California
Astronautics and Space Technology Division
854B Downey Way
Los Angeles, California 90089-1192

Email: ketsdeve@usc.edu

Research Interests: Space environment and spacecraft propulsion

Education:

1995	Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, University of Southern California
1992	M.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Southern California
1990	B.S. (Cum Laude), Aerospace Engineering, University of Southern California

USC Positions:

2007-	Research Associate Professor, Astronautics and Space Technology Division
2004-2007	Research Assistant Professor, Astronautics and Space Technology Division
2000-2004	Research Assistant Professor, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Professional Positions:

2004-	Visiting Professor, United States Air Force Academy, Department of Astronautics
2001-2004	Group Leader, Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, California
1997-1999	Consultant, University of Southern California, Department of Aerospace Engineering
1995-1996	Consultant, Rapid Analysis and Development, Inc., Irvine, California
1992-2001	Senior Research Engineer, Air Force Research Laboratory, Edwards AFB, California

Selected Publications:

Patents:

The Free Molecule Micro-Resistojet for Microspacecraft Thrust Generation, AFRL, US Patent
No. 6,263,665, July 24, 2001.
Nano-Ignition Mechanism for Distributed Ignition of Propellants, AFRL/ERC, Inc., Submitted
(2004).

Honors and Awards:

2004	Civilian Acheivement Award, Air Force Research Laboratory
2003	Exemplary Civilian Service Award, Air Force Research Laboratory
2003	Notable Acheivement Award, Air Force Research Laboratory
2003	Letter of Commendation, Air Force Research Laboratory,
2003	Special Service Award, Air Force Research Laboratory, each year 1998-2003
2002	Scientist of the Year, Air Force Research Laboratory, Propulsion Directorate
1992	United States Air Force Palace Knight Fellowship Recipient, 1992-1995
1990	Laufer Award for Aerospace Related Experimentation, University of Southern California

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