Dr. Puneet Singla

Professor

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Biography

Puneet Singla is the Harry Arlene Schell Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He has a robust academic background with a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology and both MS and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, which he completed in 2006. His research interests focus on Astrodynamics, Autonomous Flight, UAVs, Data Driven Modeling, Optimal Control, and Uncertainty Quantification. Singla has contributed significantly to the aerospace engineering field through various publications, books, and journal articles on topics related to trajectory generation, spacecraft dynamics, and uncertainty analysis. He has received numerous accolades during his career, including the IEEE AESS Distinguished Lecturer and Fellow of the American Astronautical Society. His involvement in professional societies, along with chair positions and committee work, underscores his commitment to advancing aerospace education and research. At PSU, he actively participates in curriculum development, ensuring it aligns with contemporary industry practices, while fostering a culture of innovation and academic integrity among his students.

Research Interests

Awards

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IEEE AESS Distinguished Lecturer

2022-12-01
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Judith Resnik Space Award

2024-07-01
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Fellow

2018-01-01

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