ASDL disseminates knowledge to the industry through conferences and publications. ASDL Research Engineers and graduate students present their research at a number of conferences through the year. More than 900 ASDL papers have been presented at conferences in the last 20 years. In addition, ASDL publishes more extensive research in peer-reviewed journals, with 200 journal papers being published in the last two decades. See Georgia Tech’s Digital Repository here to access additional ASDL publications.

ASDL presented a number of papers at the 2026 AIAA SciTech Forum in January:

1. Abyad, M. O., Bagdatli, B., and Mavris, D., “A Hierarchical Agent-Based Model for Decision Making Under Uncertainty in Tactical Firefighting,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0561
2. Ait Ammar, Y., Goldman, A., Masset, A., Velasquez, J., McNabb, J., and Mavris, D., “A Systems-of-Systems Framework to Support Decision-Making for Lunar Communication Network Design Under Stochastic Disruptions,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0382
3. Alewine, J., Heraudet, C., Lévy, N., Navaneetha Krishnan, K., Bagdatli, B., and Mavris, D., “Decision-Driven Scenario Generation for Zero-Impact Aviation: A Multi-Stakeholder Collaborative Framework,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0222
4. Aydin, E., Burrell, A., Kenny, J. D., Gladin, J. C., and Mavris, D., “Updated Performance Impacts of Alternate Energy Sources Applied to Single-Aisle Mild Hybrid Electric Turbofan Propulsion Systems,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0916
5. Baskaran, S. P., Camacho Casero, J., Bagdatli, B.,and Mavris, D., “MBSE-Driven MDAO in Co-Architecture and Concurrent Engineering Workflows for Aircraft Development,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0193
6. Boyer, P., Balchanos, M. G., and Mavris, D., “Integrated Parametric Framework for Designing In-Situ Resource Utilization Capabilities in a Lunar Base Architectures,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1369
7. Cheng, Y., Cocoves, N., Ergan, T., Xie, J., Cai, Y., Kirby, M. R., and Dimitri Mavris, “Rapid Fuselage and Cabin Sizing Method for Commercial Transport Aircraft Design,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-2467
8. Choi, H., Bhanpato, J., Behere, A., Kirby, M. R., and Mavris, D., “Integrating Terminal Airspace Weather Profiles Into Machine Learning Models for ETA Prediction Within the Terminal Maneuvering Area (TMA),” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1197
9. Coleman, J. P., Dang, K. D., Walter, M., Robertson, B. E., Mavris, D., and Noel, A. C., “Cryogenic Lunar Sample Return,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-2505
10. Dastoor, J., Walter, M., Robertson, B. E., Noel, A. C., Mavris, D., and Ahuja, K. K., “Aerothermal Analysis and Design of HyperSat: An Aerobraking CubeSat With a Mechanically Deployable Heatshield,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1560
11. Dean, H. V., Willier, B., Robertson, B. E., and Mavris, D., “Reduced-Order Model-in-the-loop Flight Simulation of the Genesis Sample Return Capsule,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1493
12. Evans, J., Bagdatli, B., and Mavris, D., “Applying Optimization Methods to Wildfire: A Simulation Study,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1995
13. Garib, O., Ghanem, M., Pinon-Fischer, O. J., and Mavris, D., “VHF-Sim2Real: Generative Noise Injection for Improved Automatic Speech Recognition in Air Traffic Control,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1766
14. Goldman, A., McNabb, J., and Mavris, D., “Stable Routing and Control System Requirements for Lunar Optical Communication Networks,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0383
15. Helmy, H., Balchanos, M. G., and Mavris, D., “A System-of-Systems Architecting Methodology and Architectural Framework for Evolving Lunar Base Design and Decision-Making,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0628
16. Kenny, J. D., Kamath, A., Gladin, J. C., Iyer, A., Mavris, D., Taylor, S., and Butler, C., “Optimization of Subsystem Architectures for Hybrid Electric Propulsion on a Single-Aisle Commercial Aircraft,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-2127
17. Kong, F. L., Perron, C., and Mavris, D., “Developing A Framework for Gradient-Based Aerodynamic Optimization Using Parametric CAD,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0147
18. Larrowe, D., Brinsfield, Z., Payan, A., and Mavris, D., “Design Space Exploration of a Geostationary Satellite Refueling Architecture Enabling Dynamic Space Operations,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0778
19. Lepez Da Silva Duarte, N., Pinon-Fischer, O. J., Bagdatli, B., Benzerhouni, W., Mavris, D., Faveto, A., and Mazzoldi, A., “Towards a Methodology for the Definition and Evaluation of Enterprises Through Modeling and Simulation: Application to Product Manufacturing,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1354
20. Maruthuvakudi Venkatram, N., Bagdatli, B., and Mavris, D., “Probabilistic Surrogate Modeling and Uncertainty Quantification for Aviation Fleet Emissions,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1800
21. Mavridis, S. N., Harrison, E. D., and Mavris, D., “A Modeling and Simulation Framework for Evaluating Aircraft Survivability,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1281
22. McNabb, J., Zhong, J. Z., Morales, F. A., Robertson, B. E., and Mavris, D., “Development of a Multi-Disciplinary, Parametric Lunar Power Beaming Satellite Model Using Dyreqt,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1367
23. Mehta, S., Jonchay, T., and Mavris, D., “Probabilistic Compliance Monitoring for Post-Mission Disposal Guidelines in Low Earth Orbit,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0644
24. Papamichou, K., Famellos, P., Szuwalski, L. M., Kallou, E., and Mavris, D., “Detection of Contrail Formation Using Machine Vision,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0425
25. Pastra, C. L., Cai, Y., Kenny, J. D., Balkas, E., and Mavris, D., “Modeling and Vehicle-Level Assessment of Thermal Management System for Hybrid Electric Regional Turboprop Aircraft,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-2130
26. Paulson, L. V., Balchanos, M. G., and Mavris, D., “Analyzing the Economic and Environmental Trade-offs of In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU),” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-2788
27. Puri, N., Jonchay, T., and Mavris, D., “A Proposed Taxonomy for Space Policy and Operations Applied to Orbital Debris Mitigation,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0776
28. Rhode, D., Kocer, C., Mukhopadhaya, J., Gladin, J. C., and Mavris, D., “Validation and Benchmarking of TurboMAP Engine Modeling Framework,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-2363
29. Roush, K., and Mavris, D., “Characterizing Aerospace Cost Estimate Dynamics: Distributional Metrics for Contextualizing Outcome Variability,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1525
30. Sambath Ramkumar, S., Balchanos, M. G., and Mavris, D., “An Integrated MDAO Enabled MBSE Approach for Sizing Lunar Power Systems,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0192
31. Shirbhate, S. S., Cox, A., and Mavris, D., “Methodology to Use Failed Optimizer Cases to Achieve Low-Cost Computational Results,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0909
32. Srinivasan, N. R., Kallou, E., Bagdatli, B., and Mavris, D., “Uncertainty Propagation and Visualization of Aircraft Design, Economic, and Industrial Systems Using Design Space Exploration Methodology,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1526
33. Srinivasan, N. R., Kirby, M. R., and Mavris, D., “Enhancing Airline Operational Efficiency Through an Optimized Mixed Fleet Deployment Methodology,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1791
34. Tan, S., Cai, Y., Xie, J., and Mavris, D., “Mission-level Assessment of Ice Protection System Electrification on Hybrid-Electric Turboprop Regional Aircraft,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-2126
35. Thakar, B., Hawkins, J. R., Jonchay, T., McNabb, J., and Mavris, D., “Understanding Evolutionary Constraints of a Lunar Base From an Operational Perspective,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-2504
36. Thomas, J. R., Dumont, P., Haskins, H., Grady, N., Baker, A., and Mavris, D., “Approach for Coupled MBSE and MDAO for Military Transports,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1125
37. Thomas, J. R., Edwards, A., Conroy, A., Surrency, C., Tan, Y. T., Balchanos, M. G., Kallou, E., and Mavris, D., “Advanced Disaster Relief and Aid Planning Tool,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-0914
38. Wang, P., Pinon-Fischer, O. J., and Mavris, D., “Adaptive Digital Twins: Continuous Subspace Learning for Dynamic Domains,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1531
39. Wattebled, L., Jazzini, A., Cox, A., and Mavris, D., “Integrating Machine Learning with Parametric Models for Rapid Cost Trades in Early-Stage Missile Design,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1120
40. Wattebled, L., Leron, C., Kallou, E., and Mavris, D., “Modeling the Impact of Supersonic Civil Aviation Emissions on the Ozone Column Using Gaussian Process Regression,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-2928
41. Willier, B., Dean, H. V., Robertson, B. E., and Mavris, D., “A Simulated Aerodynamic Database Analysis for the Genesis Sample Return Capsule,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1492
42. Willier, B., Perron, C., and Mavris, D., “The Impact of Flow-Fields on Uncertain Reduced Order Models,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1209
43. Willier, B., Walter, M., Dean, H. V., Robertson, B. E., and Mavris, D., “Simulated Ballistic Range Campaign of the Genesis Sample Return Capsule,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1494
44. Yakubayev, E., Gschwend, K., Robertson, S., Cox, A., Perron, C., and Mavris, D., “Towards Selection of a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Aerothermal Common Research Model Configuration,” AIAA SCITECH 2026 Forum, January 2026, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-1095