Mr. William Mangram | System Dynamics | Best Researcher Award
Mr. William Mangram, Maxar, United States
William Mangram is a highly skilled and accomplished engineer with a strong educational background and diverse work experience in the fields of aeronautics, astronautics, and applied physics. He earned his M.S. in Applied and Engineering Physics with a concentration in Nanoscience and Quantum Engineering from Stanford University in 2021, following his B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from the same prestigious institution in 2019. During his academic career, William spearheaded a groundbreaking research project on Sensor Network Deployment, focusing on the optimization of devices using stretchable electronics. This project, which involved the innovative methodology inspired by water transfer printing, culminated in the publication of a conference paper.William’s professional journey began as a Platform Analytic Engineer Intern at Maxar Technologies, where he developed autonomous software packages to analyze spacecraft anomalies and established metrics for a Statistical Process Control (SPC) model. He further honed his expertise at NASA as an Engineering Research Assistant, where he contributed to the development of acoustic techniques for monitoring spacecraft propellant tanks under reduced/zero-gravity conditions during suborbital flights with Blue Origin NS-23. His role involved extensive use of various sensors and data analysis tools, reflecting his proficiency in handling complex technical challenges.
Professional Profile
Design and Manufacture of Multifunctional 3-D Smart Skins with Embedded Sensor Networks for Robotic Applications
Design of island-bridge layout stretchable electronics for high spatial accuracy deployment