DavidHull

Texas Engineer David Hull
Professor Emeritus

Research Interests

Analytical and numerical methods in optimization/optimal control; Aircraft and spacecraft trajectory optimization; Optimal guidance of aerospace vehicles

About

David Hull’s research focuses on the application of flight mechanics and optimization to the determination of optimal trajectories and optimal guidance laws for aerospace vehicles. He has served on the Cockrell School of Engineering faculty since 1966. He has five years of industrial experience and has published more than 100 technical articles and reports.

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D., Rice University

Select Awards & Honors

  • Cockrell School of Engineering’s Departmental Teaching Award
  • Faculty Excellence Award
  • AAS/AIAA Space Flight Mechanics Conference Best Paper Award