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Emma Hansen

I am a PhD student in the Department of Mathematics at the University of British Columbia, working with Dr. Michael Friedlander on optimisation algorithms. I completed my Master's of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Washington, where my studies focused on control theory and optimisation.

My research interests lie in the intersection of optimisation and control theory; particularly optimisation algorithms and controls-based approaches to optimisation. But I'm leaning more and more towards optimisation every day.

I really love math. Outside of academics I am an avid climber, and enjoy hiking, running, and being outdoors.

Research

See the buttons for publications and relevant/interesting school projects!

Education

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

Doctor of Philosophy - currently here

Aeronautics and Astronautics - Controls Option

Master of Science - 2019

Mathematics and Engineering - Applied Mechanics Option

Bachelor of Applied Science - 2017

Experience

University of Washington Mechanical Engineering

Role: Research Scientist

Supervisor: Co-advised with Steve Brunton (UW) and Zhuoyuan Song (UH)

Website: https://www.eigensteve.com/

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs

"Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) is the US subsidiary of the corporate research and development organization of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. MERL conducts application-motivated basic research and advanced development in: Physical Modelling & Simulation, Signal Processing, Control, Optimization, and Artificial Intelligence."

Role: Intern - Motion Planning and Experiment

Host: Yebin Wang

Website: http://www.merl.com/

Queen's Aero Design Team

Undergraduate design team that builds RC aircraft for the SAE Aero Design Competition.

Roles: General member 2013-2015, Executive member 2015-2016, Captain 2016-2017

Website: http://qadt.ca/ (link may or may not work)

FUN FACT:

My parents make chocolate. Check them out! https://www.desbarreschocolate.com/

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