David B. Spencer, Ph.D.
Professor of Aerospace Engineering
229A Hammond Building
Penn State University
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-4537 / Fax: 814-865-7092
E-mail: dbs9@psu.edu
Education
Ph.D. (1994) Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder
M.S. (1985) Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University
B.S. (1983) Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky
Honors and Awards
SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award, 2006
Penn State Engineering Society (PSES) Outstanding Teaching Award, 2004
Elected Associate Fellow, AIAA, 1998
USAF Palace Knight Senior Fellow, 1991-1994
Research Interests
Google Lunar X-Prize,
Theoretical and Applied Astrodynamics,
Space Debris Dynamics,
Continuous-Thrust Orbit Transfers,
Trajectory Optimization,
High-Accuracy Orbit Determination,
Spacecraft Mission Design and Engineering,
Aerospace Systems Design Optimization