Dr. Eric Johnson

Professor

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Biography

Eric Johnson is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in areas related to aircraft flight dynamics, UAVs, and autonomy in aviation. With a comprehensive academic background, he earned his Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2000 and has contributed significantly to research spanning vehicle dynamics control and safety assessments in unmanned aircraft systems. His work has been instrumental in the development of integrated systems for flight testing and in designing innovative technologies for autonomous flight operations. Recognized as a leader in the field, Johnson's research efforts have led to advancements in areas such as vision-based control and adaptive systems for aerial robotics. He actively participates in various academic committees and has served in advisory roles contributing to professional societies like AIAA and NASA.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in aerospace engineering focusing on UAVs and autonomous systems.

Awards

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Responder Triple Challenge: Final Winner

2022-07-01
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3rd Place: Design-Build Vertical Flight Student Competition

2022-06-01
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Associate Fellow

2018-01-01
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Guidance, Control Conference Paper Award

2017-01-01
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1st Place, Autonomous Micro Air Vehicle Competition

2015-01-01
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1st Place, Spring International Micro-Air Vehicle Competition (outdoor)

2011-01-01
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1st Place, International Aerial Robotics Competition

2010-01-01
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1st Place, International Aerial Robotics Competition

2008-01-01
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1st Place, International Aerial Robotics Competition

2005-01-01
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1st Place, International Aerial Robotics Competition

2003-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2003-01-01
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1st Place, International Aerial Robotics Competition

2002-01-01
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1st Place, International Aerial Robotics Competition

2001-01-01
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1st Place, International Aerial Robotics Competition

1996-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.