Dr. SAGE EDWARDS, PhD
Research Engineer | Autonomous Systems | AFRL | USAF SMART Fellow
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MY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Advanced Mathematics
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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Technical Communication & Presentation
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Electronics & Systems Prototyping
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Autonomous Systems in Contested Environments
AI & Autonomous Decision-Making
Control Theory
Research Leadership & Technical Management
Robotics & Multi-Agent Systems
Modeling, Simulation & Data Analysis
Hands-on Experimentation & Integration
I am a Research Engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory and a Department of Defense SMART Fellow. My work focuses on autonomous multi-agent systems operating in GPS-denied environments, where I combine control theory and artificial intelligence to develop resilient, mission-relevant capabilities. I have been recognized for my research and bring both technical expertise and leadership experience to advancing Air Force readiness and autonomy.
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03 EXPERIENCE
2024
JOINED THE AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB
Began work as a Research Engineer at AFRL, focusing on autonomous multi-agent systems in GPS-denied environments.
2024
GRADAUTED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Earned Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering; dissertation on Path Planning, Estimation, and Control in the Presence of Intermittent State Feedback, which was nominated for Best Dissertation.
2021
AWARDED THE SMART FELLOWSHIP
Selected as a Department of Defense SMART Scholar, committing to service with the Air Force Research Lab through advanced research.
2021
PUBLISHED MY FIRST PAPER
Published peer-reviewed journal paper in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (RAL) on A Topologically Inspired Path-Following Method with Intermittent State Feedback.
2019
GRADUATED FROM YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, along with: founding the Robotics Club; leading a multidepartment team in the NASA Robotic Lunar Mining Competition; and being a productive team member of SAE Mini Baja.
2015 - 2019
INTERNSHIPS AND LAB WORK
Interned at General Motors Lordstown Assembly plant, and LG Fuel Cell Systems, and was also a lab assistant in Dr. Tom Oder's Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Lab.
2013
AWARDED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
Earned Scouting’s highest honor, demonstrating leadership, service, and commitment.
CONTACT
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