PUBLICATIONS


Journal Articles
Conference Papers
Patents
Technical Reports

Published / In Press

  1. D. Choi, J. Venepally, and D. Kim, "Path-Planning and Navigation for Robots Considering Human-Robot-Environment Interactions in Supermarket Environments," Electronics, Vol. 14, No. 11, pp. 1-22, May 22, 2025.
  2. H. O. Ahmed, D. Kim, and B. Buchanan, "A True Random Number Generator Based on Race Hazard and Jitter of Braided and Cross-Coupled Logic Gates using FPGA," IEEE Access, Vol. 12, pp. 182943-182955, Dec. 5, 2024.
  3. S. Bhalla, D. Kim, and D. Choi, "Enhancing Control and Comfort in eVTOL Aircraft Assisted by Control Moment Gyroscopes," International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Jul. 19, 2024.
  4. M. Kim, H. Leeghim, and D. Kim, "Maneuverability Analysis-based Attitude Control of Spacecraft," Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Vol. 67, No. 4, pp. 241-245, Jul. 4, 2024.
  5. S. Sampathkumar, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Fuzzy Inference System-assisted Human-Aware Navigation Framework based on Enhanced Potential Field," Complex Engineering Systems, Vol. 4, No. 1, Jan. 12, 2024.
  6. D. Choi, D. Kim, and J. D. Turner, "Optimization of Weight Matrices for Linear Quadratic Regulator Problem using Algebraic Closed-Form Solutions," Electronics, Vol. 12, No. 21, Nov. 3, 2023.
  7. S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "Genetic Fuzzy Inference System-Based Three-Dimensional Resolution Algorithm for Collision Avoidance of Fixed-Wing UAVs," Electronics, Vol. 12, No. 18, pp. 1-24, Sep. 19, 2023.
  8. S. Rauniyar, S. Bhalla, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "EKF-SLAM for a Quadcopter using Differential Flatness-based LQR Control," Electronics, Vol. 12, No. 5, pp. 1-21, Feb. 24, 2023.
  9. Y. Yang, H. Leeghim, and D. Kim, "Dubins Path-Oriented Rapidly Exploring Random Tree* for Three-Dimensional Path Planning of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles," Electronics, Vol. 11, No. 15, Jul. 27, 2022.
  10. A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Ground Robotic Platform for Simulation of On-Orbit Servicing Missions," Journal of Aerospace Information Systems, Vol. 19, No. 7, pp. 480-493, Jul. 2022.
  11. D. Manasreh, M. Nazzal, S. Talha, E. Khanapuri, R. Sharma, and D. Kim, "Application of Autonomous Vehicles for Automated Roadside Safety Assessment," Transportation Research Record, Jun. 24, 2022.
  12. A. Chhabra, J. Venepally, and D. Kim, "Measurement Noise Covariance-Adapting Kalman Filters for Varying Sensor Noise Situations," Sensors, Vol. 21, No. 24, Dec. 12, 2021.
  13. D. Choi, D. Kim, and K. Lee, "Enhanced Potential Field-Based Collision Avoidance in Cluttered Three-Dimensional Urban Environments," Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, No. 22, Nov. 20, 2021.
  14. H. Leeghim and D. Kim, "Singularity-Robust CMG Allocation Strategy for Spacecraft Attitude Control in the Presence of Disturbances," Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol. 119, Oct. 18, 2021.
  15. D. Choi, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Intelligent Cooperative Collision Avoidance Via Fuzzy Potential Fields," Robotica, Oct. 18, 2021.
  16. D. Kim, "Efficient Navigation for Unmanned Agents in Sparse Wireless Sensor Networks," Transactions of Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Vol. 64, No. 5, pp. 283-287, Sep. 04, 2021.
  17. D. Choi and D. Kim, "Intelligent Multi-Robot System for Collaborative Object Transportation Tasks in Rough Terrains," Electronics, Vol. 10, No. 12, pp. 1-20, Jun. 21, 2021.
  18. D. Choi, H. Leeghim, and D. Kim, "Effective Boundary Value Problem Solver via Bézier Functions," Symmetry, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 1-20, Apr. 21, 2021.
  19. D. Choi, W. Bell, D. Kim, and J. Kim, "UAV-Driven Structural Crack Detection and Location Determination Using Convolutional Neural Networks," Sensors, Vol. 21, No. 8, pp. 1-20 , Apr. 9, 2021.
  20. K. Lee, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Incorporation of Potential Fields and Motion Primitives for the Collision Avoidance of Unmanned Aircraft," Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, No. 7, pp. 1--19, Mar. 31, 2021.
  21. H. Leeghim, C.-Y. Lee, J. Jin, and D. Kim, "A Singularity-free Steering Law of Roof Array of Control Moment Gyros for Agile Spacecraft Maneuver," International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, Vol. 18, No. 7, pp. 1679-1690, Jun. 8, 2020.
  22. D. Kim and S. Yang, "Center-of-gravity-variation Driven UAV System Design and Its Control Law," International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 2020, pp. 1-14, Apr. 8, 2020.
  23. D. Kim and J. Turner, "Closed-form Solutions for Under-actuated Asymmetric Spacecraft Maneuvers Minimizing Torque Input," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 42, No. 11, pp. 2493-2500, Nov. 1, 2019.
  24. D. Kim and H. Leeghim, "Near-minium-fuel Strategy for Continuous Single-axis Maneuver of a Rigid Body," Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Vol. 62, No. 3, pp. 169-172, May 4, 2019.
  25. S. Oghim, H. Leeghim, and D. Kim, "Real-time Spacecraft Intercept Strategy on J2-perturbed Orbits," Advances in Space Research, Vol. 63, No. 2, pp. 1007-1016, Jan. 15, 2019.
  26. J.-H. Lee, D. Kim, J. Kim, and H.-S. Oh, "Shorter Path Design and Control for an Under-Actuated Satellite," International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 2017, pp. 1-9, Dec. 2017.
  27. H. Leeghim, D.-H. Cho, and D. Kim, "An Optimal Trajectory Design for the Lunar Vertical Landing," Proceeding of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, Vol. 230, No. 11, pp. 2077-2085, Sep. 2016.
  28. D. Kim, S. Yang, and S. Lee, "Rigid Body Inertia Estimation Using Extended Kalman and Savitzky Golay Filters," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Vol. 2016, pp. 1-7, Jun. 2016.
  29. D. Kim, J. Turner, and S. Lee, "Inertia Estimation Using EKF-SGF Combination," Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Vol. 59, No. 3, pp. 189-191, May 2016.
  30. D.-H. Cho, D. Kim, H. Leeghim, "Optimal Lunar Landing Trajectory Design for Hybrid Engine," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Vol. 2015, pp. 1-8, Jun. 2015.
  31. D. Kim, J. Turner, and J. Junkins, "Optimal Actuator Failure Control Using a Homotopy Method," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 623-630, Apr. 2015.
  32. D. Kim and H. Leeghim, "A New Approach for Handling Under-actuated System Control," Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Vol. 58, No. 2, pp. 110-111, Mar. 2015.
  33. H. Leeghim and D. Kim, "Adaptive Neural Control of Spacecraft Using Control Moment Gyros," Advances in Space Research, Vol. 55, No. 5, pp. 1382-1393, Mar. 2015.
  34. D. Kim, J. Junkins, and J. Turner, "Multisegment Scheme Applications to Modified Chebyshev Picard Iteration Method for Highly Elliptical Orbits," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Vol. 2015, pp. 1-7, Jan. 2015.
  35. D. Kim and J. Turner, "Suboptimal Continuous Torque Attitude Maneuvers for Underactuated Spacecraft," Aerospace Science and Technology, Vol. 40, No. 1, pp. 104-108, Jan. 2015.
  36. H. Leeghim, D.-H. Cho, S.-J. Jo, and D. Kim, "Generalized Guidance Scheme for Low-Thrust Orbit Transfer," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Vol. 2014, pp. 1-9, Sep. 2014.
  37. D. Kim and J. Turner, "Near-Minimum-Time Control of Asymmetric Rigid Spacecraft Using Two Controls," Automatica, Vol. 50, No. 8, pp. 2084-2089, Aug. 2014.
  38. H. Leeghim, D. Kim, and J. Turner, "Solution for Nonlinear Three-Dimensional Intercept Problem with Minimum Energy," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Vol. 2013, pp. 1-8, Nov. 2013.
  39. D. Kim and J. Turner, "Suboptimal Asymmetric Spacecraft Maneuvers Using Two Controls," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 36, No. 6, pp. 1855-1859, Nov.-Dec. 2013.
  40. D. Kim, J. Turner, and H. Leeghim, "Reorientation of Asymmetric Rigid Body Using Two Controls," Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Vol. 2013, pp. 1-8, Sep. 2013.
  41. D. Kim, D. Choi, and H.-S. Oh, "Failure Diagnosis of Actuator Using the EKF and the NP Theorem," International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 450-459, Jun. 2013.
  42. D. Kim, S.-W. Lee, S. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "Application of a New Efficient Attitude Determination Algorithm on a Ground Simulator," International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems, Vol. 9, No. 5, pp. 998-1004, Oct. 2011.
  43. D. Kim, D. Choi, and H.-S. Oh, "Inertia Estimation of Spacecraft based on Modified Law of Conservation of Angular Momentum," Journal of Astronomy and Space Sciences, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 353-357, Dec. 2010.
  44. D. Kim, S. Yang, D.-I. Cheon, S. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "Combined Estimation Method for Inertia Properties of STSAT-3," Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 24, No. 11, pp. 1737-1741, Aug. 2010.
  45. D. Kim, H. Leeghim, and H.-S. Oh, "Averaging TRIAD Algorithm for Attitude Determination," Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 36-41, 2009.
  46. S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-S. Oh, E.-H. Kim, and G.-S. Kim, "RWA Disturbance Effects on the LOS Stability," Journal of Aerospace System Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 13-16, 2008.
  47. D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-S. Oh, S. Lee, H. Bang, and S.-W. Rhee, "Analysis of STSAT-3 Jitter due to the Reaction Wheel Disturbance," Journal of Aerospace System Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 32-36, 2007.

In Review

  1. E. Khanapuri, D. Manasreh, M. Rechtin, R. Sharma, D. Kim, and M. Nazzal, "Low-Cost Shoulder Drop-off Prediction for Highways Using Learning-Based Methods," IEEE Access, Nov. 2, 2023.
  2. A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation for In-Space Servicing: Design, Implementation, and Validation," IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, Mar. 26, 2025.
  3. D. Choi and D. Kim, "Minimal Delta-v Autonomous Spacecraft Inspection Using Genetic Fuzzy-Driven Control," International Journal of Aeronautical & Space Sciences, May 20, 2025.
  4. A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Fuzzy Logic-based Multi-Task Control of a Redundant Robotic Spacecraft Simulator," International Journal of Aeronautical & Space S ciences, Jun. 9, 2025.
  5. G. Das, A. Vera, D. Choi, A. Chhabra, D. Kim, and B. Jayne, "From Nature to Robots: A Comprehensive Survey on Lizard-Inspired Robotics, Righting Reflex, and Space Exploration," Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, Jun. 9, 2025.

Published / Accepted

  1. D. Choi, D. Kim, and H. Leeghim, "Fuzzy-Based Control Method for Autonomous Spacecraft Inspection with Minimal Fuel Consumption," 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 10-14, 2025.
  2. D. Quevedo, S. Hudson, and D. Kim, "Modeling and Control Framework for Autonomous Space Manipulator Handover," 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 10-14, 2025.
  3. G. Das, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Understanding and Utilizing Dynamic Coupling in Free-Floating Space Manipulators for On-Orbit Servicing," 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 10-14, 2025.
  4. D. Choi, A. Vera, and D. Kim, "Adapting Biological Reflexes for Dynamic Reorientation in Space Manipulator Systems," 2025 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Boston, MA, Aug. 10-14, 2025.
  5. A. Chhabra, G. Das, D. Quevedo, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Development of a Reconfigurable Space Manipulator Testbed for Dynamic Coupling Analysis," IEEE National Aerospace & Electronics Conference, Fairborn, OH, Jul. 28-31, 2025.
  6. A. Vera and D. Kim, "Kinematic Adaptation in Space Robotics Inspired by Animal Righting Reflexes," 2025 AIAA Region III Student Conference, Cincinnati, OH, Apr. 4-5, 2025.
  7. A. Chhabra, A. Borger, and D. Kim, "Advancing Simulation for In-Space Missions with a 12 Degrees-of-Freedom Robotic Testbed," 35th AIAA/AAS Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, Jan. 19-23, 2025.
  8. A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation for In-Space Servicing: Design, Implementation, and Validation," National Security Research Symposium, Cincinnati, OH, May 1, 2025. [1st Prize Award in Space Research Category]
  9. D. Choi and D. Kim, "A Bio-Inspired Fuzzy-Driven Control Approach for Real-Time Autonomous Spacecraft Inspection," 50th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 4, 2025.
  10. A. Vera, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Bio-Inspired Motion Strategies for Robotic Arm-Equipped Satellites Using Computer Vision and Animal Pose Estimation," 50th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 4, 2025.
  11. A. Borger and D. Kim, "Online Identification of Free-Floating Dual-Arm Space Robot Dynamics With Interpretable Physics Informed Machine Learning," 50th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 4, 2025.
  12. S. Hudson, D. Quevedo, and D. Kim, "Launching a Deputy to a Target Area From a High Degrees-of-Freedom Space Manipulator on a Free-Floating Base," 50th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 4, 2025.
  13. D. Quevedo, S. Hudson, A. Borger, and D. Kim, "Dynamic Modeling and Control of a High Degrees-of-Freedom Free-Flying Space Manipulator System Performing Robot-to-Robot Handover," 50th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 4, 2025.
  14. A. Chhabra, A. Borger, and D. Kim, "A Modular Robotic Testbed for In-Space Mission Simulation," 50th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 4, 2025.
  15. G. Das, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Exploring Dynamic Coupling in Space Manipulator System Using Nonlinear Correlation Tools," 50th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 4, 2025.
  16. A. Vera and D. Kim, "Improving Wild Pig Detection through Data Augmentation and Thermal Imagery: A Comparative Study of Model Performance," 35th LatinX in AI Research at Neural Information Processing Systems 2024, Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 10-15, 2024.
  17. D. Choi, D. Kim, and H. Leeghim, "Constrained Attitude Reorientation Maneuver of Spacecraft based on Path Planning," 2024 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Broomfield, CO, Aug. 11-15, 2024.
  18. K. Wen, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Application of Reinforcement Learning in High-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arms for Space Operations," John Glenn Memorial Symposium, Cleveland, OH, Jul. 15-17, 2024.
  19. S. Karthikeyan, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Improving Redundant Manipulator Control with Genetic Fuzzy Systems," North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, South Padre Island, TX, May 27-29, 2024.
  20. D. Choi and D. Kim, "Enhancing Spacecraft Relative Motion Control through Fuzzy Inference System Interpretability," North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, South Padre Island, TX, May 27-29, 2024.
  21. S. Karthikeyan and D. Kim, "Optimizing Robotic Arm Capture of Tumbling Satellites with a Genetic Fuzzy Systems Approach," 2024 AIAA Region III Student Conference, Akron, OH, Apr. 5-6, 2024. [2nd Prize Award]
  22. J. Gilger and D. Kim, "Digital Twin Model Design and Development for a Spacecraft Simulator," 2024 Annual Student Research Symposium, Cleveland, OH, Mar. 22, 2024.
  23. A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Intelligent Control for Robotic Spacecraft Simulator with Kinematic Redundancy," 49th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 5, 2024. [Best Presentation Award]
  24. S. K. Sampathkumar, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Human Aware Navigation for Mobile Robots in Airport Environments: A Framework Integrating Enhanced Potential Field and Fuzzy Inference System," 49th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 5, 2024.
  25. K. Wen, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Application of Reinforcement Learning in High-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Arms in Space," 49th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 5, 2024.
  26. S. Kraine, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Simulating Martian Environments for Testing of Localization Algorithms," 49th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Mar. 5, 2024.
  27. S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "3D Collision Avoidance Algorithm for Small UAVs with Fuzzy Inference System Optimized Using Genetic Algorithm," 2024 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Jan. 8-12, 2024.
  28. D. Choi, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Fuzzy Inference System-applied Spacecraft Control for Final Approach of Rendezvous Process," 2023 23rd International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems (ICCAS), Yeosu, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17-20, 2023.
  29. S. Bhalla, D. Kim, and D. Choi, "Control Moment Gyroscopes-equipped Quadcopter Control in Wind Conditions," NAECON 2023 - IEEE National Aerospace & Electronics Conference, Dayton, OH, USA, Aug. 28-31, 2023.
  30. A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Development of a 12 Degrees-of-freedom Robotic Testbed for experimental analysis of In-Space Missions," 2023 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Big Sky, MT, USA, Aug. 13-17 2023.
  31. S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "Fuzzy Inference System-based Collision Avoidance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Optimized using Genetic Algorithm," North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, Cincinnati, OH, May 31-Jun. 2, 2023.
  32. S. Sampathkumar, A. Chhabra, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Optimization of Artificial Potential Field using Genetic Algorithm for Human-aware Navigation of Autonomous Mobile Robots," North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society Conference, Cincinnati, OH, USA, May 31 - Jun. 2, 2023. [Best Student Paper Award]
  33. A. Chhabra, S. Karthikeyan, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Fuzzy Logic-aided Inverse Kinematics Control for Redundant Manipulators," North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society Conference, Cincinnati, OH, USA, May 31 - Jun. 2, 2023. [Outstanding Paper Award]
  34. S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "Optimized Collision Avoidance for UAVs with Genetic Fuzzy Inference System," 2023 AIAA Region III Student Conference, Dayton, OH, Mar. 24-25, 2023. [1st Prize Award]
  35. J. Gilger, T. Nguyen, and D. Kim, "Design and Development of Digital Twin Model for Attitude Control System in Satellites," John Glenn Memorial Symposium, Cleveland, OH, Jul. 17-19, 2023.
  36. T. Nguyen, J. Gilger, and D. Kim, "IntroSat: Bridging the Gap between Education and Real-world Applications of Space Control Systems," John Glenn Memorial Symposium, Cleveland, OH, Jul. 17-19, 2023.
  37. S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "Optimized Fuzzy Inference System-based Three-dimensional Collision Avoidance Algorithm for Fixed-wing UAVs," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
  38. S. Bhalla and D. Kim, "Attitude Control of Control Moment Gyroscopes-equipped Quadcopter in Disturbed Conditions," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
  39. S. Karthikeyan, A. Chhabra, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Interpretable AI-based control for tumbling satellite capture," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
  40. A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "Experimental Validation of an Orbital Motion-generating Testbed," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
  41. D. Choi, S. Bhalla, S. Sampathkumar, and D. Kim, "Real-Time Dynamic Properties Estimation of Satellite Motion Aping Robotic Testbed (SMART)," 48th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences Symposium, Dayton, OH, Feb. 28, 2023.
  42. D. Choi, D. Kim, and Henzeh Leeghim, "Genetic Fuzzy System-based Control for Final Approach of Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations," 33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, Texas, Jan. 15-19, 2023.
  43. S. Karthikeyan, A. Chhabra, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Fuzzy-Aided Closed-Loop Inverse Kinematics Control for Capturing a Tumbling Satellite," 33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, Texas, Jan. 15-19, 2023.
  44. A. Nguyen and D. Kim, "Space Inspection For CubeSats And Other Space Targets Using Object Detection In Images," 33rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Austin, Texas, Jan. 15-19, 2023.
  45. S. Bhalla, S. Rauniyar, and D. Kim, "Simultaneous Localization and Mapping of A Lidar-equipped UAV in A Three-dimensional Environment Using Extended Kalman Filter," International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Beijing, China (Hybrid), Aug. 29 - Sep. 2, 2022.
  46. S. Rauniyar and D. Kim, "Fuzzy Inference System-based 3D Resolution Algorithm Optimized Using Genetic Algorithm for Collision Avoidance of Fixed-wing UAVs," International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics, Beijing, China (Hybrid), Aug. 29 - Sep. 2, 2022.
  47. D. Choi, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Collision Avoidance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Fuzzy Inference System-Aided Enhanced Potential Field," 2022 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, San Diego, CA (Hybrid), Jan. 3-7, 2022.
  48. K. Palani and D. Kim, "Deep Q-learning-based Coordinated Multi-Robot Systems for Planetary Exploration Mission Support: Deploy and Position Large or Massive Unevenly Shaped Objects," 47th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Dayton, OH, Mar. 8, 2022.
  49. D. Choi, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Genetic Algorithm-Aided Fuzzy Controller for Spacecraft Attitude Maneuver with Uncertainties," AIAA ASCEND, Las Vegas, USA, Nov. 15-17, 2021.
  50. A. Chhabra, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Decentralized Collision Avoidance via Fuzzy Potential Fields," IEEE National Aerospace & Electronics Conference, Virtual, Aug. 16-19, 2021.
  51. D. Choi, D. Kim, and K. Lee, "Collision Avoidance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in an Urban Environment," IEEE National Aerospace & Electronics Conference, Virtual, Aug. 16-19, 2021.
  52. A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "A Unique Ground Simulator for On-orbit Service Mission Emulation," 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, Aug. 9-11, 2021.
  53. D. Choi, D. Kim, and J. Turner, "An Algebraic Method for Optimizing the State, Control, and Terminal State Weight Matrices for Optimal Feedback Control," 2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Virtual, Aug. 9-11, 2021.
  54. J. Venepally, A. Chhabra, and D. Kim, "Modified Kalman Filter Algorithms for Varying Sensor Noise Situations," 46th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Virtual, Mar. 2, 2021. [Best Presentation Award]
  55. A. Chhabra and D. Kim, "A Unique Robotic Platform for On-orbit Servicing Simulations," 46th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Virtual, Mar. 2, 2021.
  56. D. Choi and D. Kim, "Intelligent Multi-Robot Collaboration for Planetary Missions," 46th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Virtual, Mar. 2, 2021.
  57. D. Choi and D. Kim, "Genetic Fuzzy System-based Multi-robot Coordination for Planetary Missions," 2021 31st AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Virtual, Feb. 1-3, 2021.
  58. K. Lee, D. Choi, and D. Kim, "Potential Fields-Aided Motion Planning for Quadcopters in Three-Dimensional Dynamic Environments," 2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, Virtual, Jan. 11-15 & 19-21, 2021.
  59. A. Chhabra, D. Kim, and K. Cohen, "Enhanced Cascaded Genetic Fuzzy System for Counterfeit Banknote Detection," North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, Virtual, Aug. 20-22, 2020.
  60. D. Choi and D. Kim, "Deep Learning-based Structural Health Monitoring," 45th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Dayton, OH, Mar. 3, 2020.
  61. A. Chhabra, D. Choi, D. Kim, and K. Cohen, "An Explainable AI based Path Planning Model for UAVs," 45th Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Sciences, Dayton, OH, Mar. 3, 2020.
  62. D. Choi, D. Kim, and K. Lee, "Enhanced Potential Field-Based Collision Avoidance for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in a Dynamic Environment," 2020 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition , Orlando, FL, Jan. 6-10, 2020.
  63. H. Kim, D. Kim, and S. Kim, "Real-time Geospatial Positioning for UAVs in GPS-Denied Environment Using LiDAR Data," 2020 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition , Orlando, FL, Jan. 6-10, 2020.
  64. D. Choi, S. Yang, H. Leeghim, and D. Kim, "A Study On Effective Initial Guess Finding Method Based On Bézier Curves: Orbit Determination Applications," 2019 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Portland, ME, Aug. 11-15, 2019.
  65. W. Bell and D. Kim, "Developing a Robust Crack Detection System for Deployment on a UAV Platform,"2019 AIAA Region II Student Conference, Cocoa Beach, FL, Apr. 4-5, 2019.
  66. W. Bell, D. Choi, J. Kim, and D. Kim, "Development of a System for Monitoring Structural Cracks with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Using Deep Learning Models and Position Estimation," 2018 AIAA NextGen Technical Symposium, Huntsville, AL, Oct. 24-26, 2018.
  67. D. Kim and M. Kumar, "Development of A Framework For Selection and Combination of Sensors To Achieve Intelligence of Autonomous Platforms," John Junkins Dynamical Systems Symposium, College Station, TX, May 20-21, 2018.
  68. J. Kim, D. Choi, D. Kim, and H.-S. Oh, "Accurate Modeling of a Control Moment Gyro and Disturbance Analysis," John Junkins Dynamical Systems Symposium, College Station, TX, May 20-21, 2018.
  69. A. Soderlund, M. Kumar, and D. Kim, "Rapid Clustering for Optimal Sensor Selection in Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks," AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Kissimmee, FL, Jan. 8-12, 2018.
  70. D. Kim, J. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "Minimum Rotation Path Design and Control for a Rigid Spacecraft Using Two Control Inputs," AIAA Young Professionals Symposium, Huntsville, AL, Oct. 23-24, 2017.
  71. S. Yang and D. Kim, "Adaptive Path-Tracking Control for a Spherical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle," 2017 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16-18, 2017.
  72. D. Kim, S. Yang, and S. Lee, "Rigid Body Inertia Estimation Using EKF and SGF," 2015 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Queensland, Australia, Nov. 25-27, 2015.
  73. S. Yang, D. Kim, and S. Lee, "A Study on Estimation Performance Enhancement for Satellite's Inertia Tensor Using Savitzky-Golay Filter," Proceeding of the 2015 Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences Fall Conference, Jeju, Republic of Korea, Nov. 18-20, 2015.
  74. S. Yang, D. Kim, B. Kim, J. Yang, and S. Lee, "Error Analysis of Approximate Solution by Differential Transform Method with respect to Non-linearity of Duffing Equation," Proceeding of the 2015 Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics Fall Conference, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Nov. 13, 2015.
  75. D. Kim, S. Lee, and H. Leeghim, "Inertia Estimation Using Savitzky-Golay Filter," Proceeding of the 2014 Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences Fall Conference, Jeju, Republic of Korea, Nov. 19-21, 2014.
  76. R. Woollands, A. Younes, B. Macomber, A. Probe, D. Kim, and J. Junkins, "Validation of Accuracy and Efficiency of Long-Arc Orbit Propagation Using the Method of Manufactured Solutions and the Round-Trip-Closure Method," Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, Sep. 9-12, 2014.
  77. A. Probe, B. Macomber, D. Kim, R. Woollands, and J. Junkins, "Terminal Convergence Approximation Modified Chebyshev Picard Iteration for Efficient Integration of Orbital Trajectories," Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, Sep. 9-12, 2014.
  78. T. Elgohary, D. Kim, J. Turner, and J. Junkins, "An Efficient Algorithm for Perturbed Orbit Integration Combining Analytical Continuation and Modified Chebyshev Picard Iteration," Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, Maui, HI, Sep. 9-12, 2014.
  79. J. Turner, K. Hernández, and D. Kim, "Optimal Covariance Minimization Algorithm for the Continuous Kalman Filter," 2014 AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, San Diego, CA, Aug. 4-7, 2014.
  80. D. Kim and J. Turner, "Variable Step-Size Control for Analytic Power Series Solutions for Orbit Propagation," AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, San Diego, CA, Aug. 4-7, 2014.
  81. J. Turner, D. Kim, and K. Hernández, "Optimal Covariance Minimization Algorithm for the Continuous Kalman Filter," Annual Technical Symposium, Houston, TX, May 9, 2014.
  82. J. Turner, D. Kim, and S. Lee, "Savitzky-Golay-Filter Application to Inertia Estimation," Annual Technical Symposium, Houston, TX, May 9, 2014.
  83. D. Kim, J. Junkins, J. Turner, and A. Bani-Younes, "Multi-Segment Adaptive Modified Chebyshev Picard Iteration Method," 24th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, Jan. 26-30, 2014.
  84. D. Kim and D. Mortari, "Applications of Implicit Functions to Orbital Mechanics Problems," 24th AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Santa Fe, NM, Jan. 26-30, 2014.
  85. D. Kim and D. Mortari, "Conic Section Description through Rational Bézier Functions," 2013 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Hilton Head, SC, Aug. 11-15, 2013.
  86. D. Kim, J. Turner, and J. Junkins, "A Homotopy Method for Optimal Actuator Failure Control," 2013 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Hilton Head, SC, Aug. 11-15, 2013. [John V. Breakwell Award]
  87. D. Kim, S. Lee, and J. Turner, "New Approach for Real-Time Inertia Estimation," Annual Technical Symposium, Houston, TX, May 17, 2013.
  88. D. Kim and J. Turner, "Closed-Form Optimal Maneuver Control Solutions for Under-Actuated Spacecraft," 23rd AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Meeting, Kauai, HI, Feb. 11-14, 2013.
  89. D. Kim and J. Turner, "Spacecraft Attitude Control Using Two Control Torques," Jer-Nan Juang Astrodynamics Symposium, College Station, TX, Jun. 24-26, 2012.
  90. D. Kim and J. Turner, "3D Spacecraft Attitude Control Using Two Control Inputs," Annual Technical Symposium, Houston, TX, May 18, 2012.
  91. S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-S. Oh, M.-Y. Kang, and D.-K. Keum, "Estimation of Gyro Error Parameter Using Rate Table," Proceeding of the 2009 Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall Conference, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4-6, 2009.
  92. D. Kim, D. Choi, J.-H. Kim, and H.-S. Oh, "PDF based Failure Diagnosis of Reaction Wheel," Proceeding of the 2009 Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall Conference, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4-6, 2009.
  93. D. Kim, D. Choi, S.-W. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "EKF based Failure Detection for Actuator of Spacecraft," Proceeding of the 2009 Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall Conference, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4-6, 2009.
  94. D. Kim, S. Yang, D.-I. Cheon, S. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "Estimation of Dynamic Properties for Satellite," 2009 Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, Gifu, Japan, Nov. 4-6, 2009.
  95. D. Choi, D. Kim, and H.-S. Oh, "Extended Euler Angles for Large-Angle Maneuver," Proceeding of the 2009 Society for Aerospace System Engineering Spring Conference, Goyang, Republic of Korea, May 22, 2009.
  96. S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, and H.-S. Oh, "Estimation of Dynamic Properties for Satellite Actuator Test Bed," International Conference on Computational and Experimental Engineering & Sciences, Phuket, Thailand, Apr. 8-13, 2009.
  97. D. Kim, S.-W. Lee, D.-I. Cheon, and H.-S. Oh, "Averaging TRIAD Algorithm for Attitude Determination," International Conference on Computational and Experimental Engineering & Sciences, Phuket, Thailand, Apr. 8-13, 2009.
  98. S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-Suk Oh, E.-H. Kim, and G.-S. Kim, "Development S/W Tool for Analysis of Disturbances Effects on the LOS Stability," Proceeding of the 2008 Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences Fall Conference, Jeju, Republic of Korea, Nov. 20-21, 2008.
  99. S.-W. Lee, D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-S. Oh, E.-H. Kim, and G.-S. Kim, "Actuator Disturbances Effects on the LOS Stability," Proceeding of the 2009 Society for Aerospace System Engineering Spring Conference, Goyang, Republic of Korea, May. 2008.
  100. D. Kim, H. Lee, and H.-S. Oh, "Spacecraft Attitude Determination Using Averaging TRIADs," Proceeding of the 2008 Korean Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences Spring Conference, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea, Apr. 17-18, 2008.
  101. D. Kim, D.-I. Cheon, H.-S. Oh, H. Bang, and S.-W. Rhee, "Effects of Reaction Wheel Disturbances on the Attitude Stability of STSAT-3 Satellite," Proceeding of the 2007 Society for Aerospace System Engineering Fall Conference, Goyang, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2007.

In Review

  1. S. Hudson and D. Kim, "Evaluation of a Space Manipulator-Based Throwing Strategy for Satellite Servicing," 2026 IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, Mar. 7-14, 2026.
  2. A. Borger, D. Roach, J. Fischer, O. Ma, and D. Kim, "Machine Learning based Trajectory Planning for Satellite Inspection," 2026 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, Orlando, FL, Jan. 12-16, 2026.

Published / Accepted

  1. J. Park, J. W. Jang, and D. Kim, "Robotic Cleaner and Controlling Method Therefore," 10-2018-7036041, filed Jul. 14, 2017, and issued Jan. 3, 2019.
  2. D. Kim, "Method of Managing Map by Context-Awareness and Device Implementing Thereof," 10-2017-0039224, filed Mar. 28, 2017, and issued Oct. 8, 2018.
  3. D. Kim, B. Sohn, and H. Song, "Method of Drawing Map Applied by Object Feature and Robot Implementing Thereof," 10-2017-0022239, filed Feb. 20, 2017, and issued Aug. 29, 2018.
  4. B. Sohn, D. Kim, and H. S. Kim, "Method of Drawing Map by Identifying Moving Object and Robot Implementing Thereof," 10-2017-0012277, filed Jan. 25, 2017, and issued Aug. 2, 2018.
  5. H. S. Kim, M. Sim, and D. Kim, "Cleaning Robot," 10-2016-0178614, filed Dec. 23, 2016, and issued Jul. 3, 2018.
  6. Y. Shin, H. Kim, K. Kim, and D. Kim, "Guidance Robot for Airport and Method Thereof," 10-2016-0130735, filed Oct. 10, 2016, and issued Apr. 18, 2018.
  7. J. Choi, J. Jung, K. Choi, D. Kim, and J. Park, "Cleaning Robot for Airport and Method Thereof," 10-2016-0130734, filed Oct. 10, 2016, and issued Apr. 18, 2018.
  8. D. Kim, "Airport Robot and System Including the Same," 10-2016-0130045, filed Oct. 7, 2016, and issued Apr. 17, 2018.
  9. H. Song and D. Kim, "Airport Robot and Computer Readable Recording Medium of Performing Operating Method of Thereof," 10-2016-0130003, filed Oct. 7, 2016, and issued Apr. 17, 2018.
  10. D. Kim and H. Park, "Airport Robot and Method for Operating Server Connected Thereto," 10-2016-0119133, filed Sep. 19, 2016, and issued Mar. 28, 2018.
  11. J. W. Jang, J. Kim, and D. Kim, "Robot Cleaner," 10-2016-0175631, filed Dec. 21, 2016, and issued Mar. 31, 2017.
  12. J. W. Jang, J. Kim, and D. Kim, "Robot Cleaner," PCT/KR2016/010513(WO2017052180A1), filed Sep. 21, 2016, and issued Mar. 30, 2017.
  13. J. W. Jang, J. Kim, and D. Kim, "Robot Cleaner," 10-2015-0134513, filed Sep. 23, 2015, and issued Dec. 29, 2016.

In Review

  1. D. Kim, D. Choi, and S. Bhalla, "Systems and Methods for Evaluating an Oscillatory Motion Regulatory Device," PCT/US25/13956, filed Jan. 31, 2025.
  2. D. Kim and D. Choi, "Systems and Methods for Aerial Vehicles Equipped with Control Moment Gyroscopes," PCT/US24/43693, filed Aug. 23, 2024.
  3. D. Kim, D. Choi, and S. Bhalla, "Validating Device for Regulating Oscillatory Motion," 63549287, filed Feb. 2, 2024. (Provisional)
  4. D. Kim and D. Choi, "Systems and Methods for Center of Gravity Control of a Device," PCT/US23/79571, filed Nov. 14, 2023.
  5. D. Kim and D. Choi, "Systems and Methods for Stabilizing Control Moment Gyroscopes-equipped Aerial Vehicles," 63534550, filed Aug. 24, 2023. (Provisional)
  6. D. Kim and D. Choi, "Systems and Methods for Estimating and Controlling Center of Gravity of a User-Occupied Device," 63425123, filed Nov. 14, 2022. (Provisional)

Published

  1. D. Kim, "UAS Autonomy: Fault Detection and Health Monitoring," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE (Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence), Apr. 30, 2020.
  2. D. Kim, "Collision Avoidance for Swarming Autonomous Systems," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Apr. 30, 2020.
  3. D. Kim, "Disposable Sensors for Geolocation in GPS Degraded/Denied Environment," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Apr. 30, 2020.
  4. D. Kim and D. Brooks, "UAS Autonomy: Fault Detection and Health Monitoring," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Jun. 28, 2019.
  5. D. Kim and D. Brooks, "Collision Avoidance for Swarming Autonomous Systems," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Jun. 28, 2019.
  6. D. Kim and D. Brooks, "Disposable Sensors for Geolocation in GPS Degraded/Denied Environment," Sierra Nevada Corporation - ASSURE, Jun. 28, 2019.
  7. S. Dunn, H. Thach, and D. Kim, "Research & Development Center Test Report: Robotic Aircraft for Sensor Program for Maritime," U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Apr. 6, 2018.