Venkat Iyer

Venkat Iyer is a doctoral student in aerospace engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, with a background in electrical engineering from Mumbai University and a master's degree from Penn State. With over eight years of experience as a Rotorcraft Avionics System Engineer at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, India, Venkat's expertise lies in guidance, navigation, and controls for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). His research focuses on vision-based navigation in GPS-denied environments for UAS, complemented by his involvement in UAS competitions. Venkat is affiliated with prestigious organizations like American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Vertical Flight Society, underscoring his commitment to advancing aerospace technology