Dr. Steve Ulrich

Associate Professor

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Biography

Steve Ulrich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University. He received his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Université de Sherbrooke in 2004, followed by a Master of Applied Science in 2006. He earned his PhD in aerospace engineering from Carleton University in 2012. Ulrich was a Spacecraft GN&C Research Engineer at NGC Aerospace Ltd from 2006 to 2008, where he led the development of an innovative attitude perturbation estimation system for the European Space Agency’s PROBA-2 spacecraft. Following this, he worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Space Systems Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2013, contributing to the development and experimental validation of vision-based relative control systems for International Space Station expeditions 34 and 35. His research interests are focused on spacecraft guidance and control algorithms, software for spacecraft proximity operations, attitude dynamics control, computer vision-based systems, space automation, robotics, and formation flying.

Research Interests

Experience

Spacecraft GN&C Research Engineer

— Present

NGC Aerospace Ltd •

Led development of innovative attitude perturbation estimation system for the European Space Agency’s PROBA-2 spacecraft.

Postdoctoral Associate

— Present

Space Systems Laboratory, MIT •

Contributed to the development and experimental validation of vision-based relative control systems for International Space Station expeditions 34 and 35.

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.