Research Interests
- Embedded System design and integration
- Lightweight Operating systems for embedded applications
- Resource-constrained System design
- Embedded system control for autonomous vehicles and drones
- Sensor incorporation in robotics applications
Biography
Drake Sanders serves as a Research and Development Engineer at the National Center for Physical Acoustics, where he is a member of the Applied Acoustics Group. With a diverse background spanning military service, aviation maintenance, electrical engineering, and fabrication, Drake brings a wealth of hands-on experience and technical expertise to his role.
He began his career serving six years in the Army National Guard as an AH-64D Apache Avionics/Armament/Electrical Systems Repairer, gaining in-depth knowledge of the aircraft’s avionics and electrical systems. Following his military service, he spent two years specializing in avionics, electrical, and environmental systems on the T6-A Texan II airframe, further honing his expertise in aircraft maintenance and systems integration.
In addition to his aviation background, Drake has five years of experience as a commercial and industrial electrician, working on large-scale electrical infrastructure projects. His technical skills extend into heavy metal fabrication and welding, where he specialized in vibratory feed systems.
Now, as a Research and Development Engineer, Drake is eager to apply his multidisciplinary experience and newly gained knowledge to advance research initiatives in applied acoustics focusing on embedded system design. Beyond his engineering contributions, he is committed to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students as the leader of the Student Engineering Team, fostering the next generation of innovators in acoustics and engineering research.
Education
B.S. Computer Science, The University of Mississippi (2024)