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Kshitij Mall

Engineering · Purdue University West Lafayette

OpenAlex ORCID
Mid career · publishing since 2016Rising activity
Spacecraft Dynamics and ControlAerospace Engineering and Control SystemsSpace Satellite Systems and ControlAerospace Engineering and Energy SystemsAir Traffic Management and Optimization

Publications

43

Citations

309

Est. group size

~5

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

11

Publishing since 2016

Research summary
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Kshitij Mall works on trajectory optimization and optimal control problems for aerospace applications, including spacecraft reorientation, atmospheric entry, orbital transfers, and wave energy systems. A central contribution is the development of a 'trigonometrization' mathematical technique used to simplify and solve complex control problems involving constraints such as no-fly zones or bang-bang controls. Recent work also includes involvement in small satellite and lunar mission projects.

Trajectory optimization and optimal controlSpacecraft and orbital mechanicsAtmospheric entry and hypersonic flightMathematical control methods (trigonometrization technique)Small satellite and lunar mission design

Publication output has fluctuated over the past decade but shows a renewed increase in recent years (2024-2026), following a slower period around 2022-2023.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 4.2/year recently
2017: 3 publications17182019: 6 publications6192020: 6 publications6202021: 4 publications212022: 2 publications222023: 3 publications232024: 6 publications6242025: 6 publications6252026: 4 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference×3
  • arXiv (Cornell University)×3
  • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets×2
  • Aerospace×2
  • 55th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting×2
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Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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