ANDRE MAZZOLENI
Associate Professor

Education
Ph.D., Engineering Mechanics, University of Wisconsin, 1992
M.S., Engineering Mechanics, University of Wisconsin, 1990
M.A., Mathematics, University of Wisconsin, 1990
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Duke University, 1983

Research Interests
Dynamics, Vibrations, Nonlinear Systems, Astronautics, Space Systems Design, Tethered Satellites, Earth-Based Tethered Systems, Lunar and Planetary Rovers, Solar Sails, Biologically-Inspired Autonomous Vehicles, Biomechanics

Selected Publications
"Parametric Study of Deployment of Tethered Satellite Systems," Mantri, P. Mazzoleni, A. P. and Padgett, D. A., accepted for publication in AIAA Transactions: Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, June 29, 2006.

"Nullcline Analysis as an Analytical Tethered Satellite Mission Design Tool", by D. A. Padgett and A. P. Mazzoleni, accepted for publication in AIAA Transactions: Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics, May 24, 2006.

"Comparison of Advanced Propulsion Concepts for Interplanetary Exploration: Solar Sails, Rocks and Electric Propulsion ", B. Duffy* and A. Mazzoleni, Proceedings of the 47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Newport, Rhode Island, May 1-4, 2006 (AIAA-2006-1702).

"Dynamics Modeling of a Mars Tumbleweed Rover (Invited)", J. L. Wilson*, A. E. Hartl, A. P. Mazzoleni, and F. R. DeJarnette, Proceedings of the 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 9-12, 2006, (AIAA-2006-71).

"Development and Construction of a Prototype Mars Tumbleweed Rover (Invited)," J. S. Claycomb*, F. R. DeJarnette, A. P. Mazzoleni, Proceedings of the 44th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, Nevada, Jan. 9 - 12, 2006, (AIAA-2006-66).

"TESSX: A Mission for Space Exploration with Tethers", M. L. Cosmo*, E. C. Lorenzini, A. P. Mazzoleni, et al, Proceedings of the 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit, Tucson, Arizona, 10 - 13 Jul 2005.

"Phase-Plane Study of Spin-Up Dynamics of a Tethered Satellite System", A. P. Mazzoleni* and J. H. Hoffman, to be presented at the Astrodynamics Symposium of the 55th  International Astronautical Congress, Vancouver, Canada, October 4-8, 2004