Christie Maddock, BEng (Hons), PhD

Dr Maddock is an expert in mathematical modelling and system design optimisation for transatmospheric flight vehicles, including spaceplane-based launch systems. 

Dr Maddock received her undergraduate honours degree in 2002 in Aerospace Engineering with a concentration in Electronics and Systems from Carleton University in Canada. Her thesis was on the design of an optical inter-satellite link for a LEO-GEO data relay satellite system. Her doctoral research was conducted at the University of Glasgow on the dynamics, navigation and control of a spacecraft formation of solar concentrators in the proximity of an asteroid. Prior to obtaining her PhD, Dr Maddock worked for the Canadian Spectrum Engineering Division analysing and designing future communications satellites, and sitting on a number of working parties within the Radiocommunications bureau of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

• Earth-to-space vehicle design
• Spacecraft formation flying
• Modelling and simulation of engineering systems
• Satellite telecommunications
• Evaluation and analysis of trajectory design for air/space vehicles
• Design and analysis of proximal motion dynamics, open and closed loop control
• Analysis and/or the development and simulation of software models
• Consultation on the regulatory process for satellite frequency and orbital location