Dr. Davide Amato

Associate Professor

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Biography

Davide Amato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aeronautics at Imperial College London, leading the Computational Astrodynamics (COAST) research group. Prior to joining Imperial, he held postdoctoral positions at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, and at the Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He completed his doctoral studies at the Technical University of Madrid in Spain in 2017, where he worked as an Early Stage Researcher in the Stardust Marie Curie Initial Training Network. Amato obtained his MSc in Aerospace Engineering in 2013 and BSc in 2009 from the University of Naples "Federico II" in Italy. His research focuses on astrodynamics, developing advanced computational methods to enhance the understanding and prediction of space activities. His work addresses challenges in space situational awareness while contributing to the safety, security, and sustainability of space operations by preventing potential in-space collisions. His methods enable robust estimation and prediction of satellite dynamics through the application of advanced mathematics, including fast orbit propagation techniques with known error bounds and the reconstruction of satellite maneuvers using scientific machine learning methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, ENG, GB

Leading the Computational Astrodynamics (COAST) research group.

Postdoctoral Associate

— Present

University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ, USA

Worked on astrodynamics research.

Researcher

— Present

University of Colorado • Boulder, CO, USA

Engaged in Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.