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IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC 2026)
Dr. Nixon will present "Sliding Mode Control with Anchor Gradient Correction for Continual Learning in Transformer Language Models" at the 65th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu. The paper applies sliding mode control to keep transformer language models from forgetting earlier tasks as they keep learning.
AIAA SciTech 2026
Dr. Nixon presented "Fine-Tuning Large Language Models for Nonlinear Dynamics" at the AIAA SciTech Forum in Orlando, FL.
View PublicationsAIAA Best Paper Award
Received the Best Paper Award for "Adaptive Double-Layer Continuous Super-Twisting Control of a Satellite Formation" at AIAA SciTech 2021.
Read the PaperKestrelEye Launch
Supported the successful deployment of the KestrelEye satellite from the International Space Station, demonstrating low-cost Earth observation capabilities.
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Technical articles and insights on spacecraft control, communication systems, and aerospace engineering.
Sun 05 April 2026
Simulating Artemis II: What a Free-Return Trajectory Actually Looks Like
Artemis II will carry astronauts around the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972. Before that happens, the trajectory has to work. "Work" means threading a very specific needle between...
Read MoreMon 28 July 2025
What are dual quaternions?
Introduction The world of mathematics is a place of boundless beauty and wonder, where abstract concepts take on a life of their own and reveal hidden truths about the universe around us. Through...
Read MoreFri 14 March 2025
The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Space Systems Development
Autonomous Operations One of the biggest advantages of AI and ML in space systems development is the ability to automate and streamline operations. Autonomous systems can perform tasks with...
Read MoreFri 17 January 2025
Advanced RF Payloads for Earth Observation Satellites
Introduction Earth observation satellites have become an essential tool for monitoring and studying the earth's environment, climate, and natural resources. These satellites are typically equipped...
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