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 holds a B.Eng. (2004) and M.A.Sc. (2006) in Electrical Engineering from Université de Sherbrooke and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Carleton University (2012). Ulrich has notable experience as a Spacecraft GN&C Research Engineer at NGC Aerospace Ltd, where he led the development of an innovative attitude perturbation estimation system for the European Space Agency’s PROBA-2 spacecraft. He served as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Space Systems Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, contributing to the development of experimental validation for vision-based relative control aboard International Space Station expeditions 34 and 35. His research interests include spacecraft guidance and control algorithms, 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 • Canada

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

Postdoctoral Associate

— Present

Space Systems Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology • USA

Contributed to the development of experimental validation for vision-based relative control aboard 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.