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Keith LeGrand is an Assistant Professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. He earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University in 2022, and holds both an M.S. and B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of probabilistic estimation, autonomy, and space systems, with an emphasis on enabling intelligent sensing and decision-making in complex orbital environments. LeGrand's work develops advanced Bayesian filtering and random finite set (RFS) theory as well as information-driven sensor management methods to estimate, track, and characterize objects in dynamic and uncertain regimes, including cislunar space. His applications involve angles-only orbit determination, multi-sensor data fusion, and autonomous tasking for space domain awareness, aiming to enhance the resilience and autonomy of future spaceflight systems for missions in the Earth–Moon system.
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