Jose Ignacio de Alvear Cardenas
Research Scholar - Aerospace Engineering Project Associate @Nasa Ames Research Center
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WORK HISTORY
Research Scholar - Aerospace Engineering Project Associate @Nasa Ames Research Center
Mountain View, CA, US
Carried out literature study and research on conflict management services and their method of compliance in order to enable scalable BVLOS operations in UTM in collaboration with the FAA and industry.• Designing, coordinating implementation and testing of Deep Reinforcement Learning tactical deconfliction approaches in NASA’s Fe3 CUDA parallelized high-fidelity simulator.• Developing strategic deconfliction for stochastic UAV operational intents and developing safety metrics.• Collaborating with researchers on trade-off study between safety, airspace usage and throughput under different uncertainty conditions and Operational Volume Block sizing in Python and Matlab.• Developing realistic scenario generation Python simulation modules for safety assessment of UTM services.• Prototyped end-to-end launch vehicle simulations in Python, covering ascent, orbit insertion, and re-entry scenarios.• Peer-reviewed scientific papers and collaborated to conduct human-in-the-loop studies.
EDUCATION
Delft University of Technology
IDEA LEAGUE Challenge Programme, Leadership, politics, entrepreneurship, policy making.
Delft University of Technology
Minor in Software Design and Application with Data Science Elective
Delft University of Technology
Honours Programme Bachelor
Delft University of Technology
Honours Programme Master
Berlage Lyceum
High school: VWO Gymnasium TTO (bi-lingual education)
Delft University of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Aerospace engineering
I.E.S. Ramiro de Maeztu
High school Baccalaureate, Scientific/Technological Baccalaureate
Delft University of Technology
Master of Science - MSc, Aerospace Engineering, Control & Simulation
European Space Agency Academy (ESA Academy)
Ladybird Guide to Spacecraft Operations training course
ABOUT JOSE IGNACIO DE ALVEAR CARDENAS
I am a competitive, internationally experienced, and life-long learning aerospace engineer driven by a simple idea: autonomy will redefine how humans and machines interact and move through the world. At NASA Ames Research Center, in collaboration with the SJSU Research Foundation, I focus on making autonomous flight systems smarter, safer, and more connected.With a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology and expertise in control systems, AI, and robotics, I design solutions that bridge simulation and reality; from single-UAS design and autonomy to multi-agent coordination and scalable UAS Traffic Management systems.I am passionate about building technologies that merge intelligence, reliability, and real-world impact. My goal is to translate cutting-edge autonomy research into robust, deployable solutions across domains such as UAVs, autonomous vehicles, and intelligent robotics.I thrive on challenges that broaden my perspective and push me to grow, both as an engineer and as a person. Guided by curiosity, determination, and effective time management with an eye for detail, I approach complex problems with creativity and focus, turning ambitious ideas into tangible results.If you are creating the next generation of autonomous systems — in air, land, or beyond — let’s connect.
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