Research

(July 2023 – present)

Under NASA Cooperative Agreement number 80NSSC23M0121, members from Texas A&M University, University of Michigan, Utah State University, Boeing Research and Technology, and NASA will explore the feasibility of a supersonic flight test demonstrating adaptive structures and LIDAR sensing. This overall research effort is in pursuit of quieter commercial supersonic aircraft (Thrust 2 of NASA Aeronautics’ Strategic Implementation Plan).

(Jan. 2022 – present)

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(Aug. 2017 – May 2023)

This NASA-funded University Leadership Initiative (ULI) funded Jonathan Weaver-Rosen as a Ph.D. student. After graduating, he continued to work on the project as senior personnel.

https://techport.nasa.gov/projects/96121

https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2017/04/12/researchers-to-design-supersonic-for-nasa-that-shifts-shapes-mid-flight/

https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-university-leadership-initiatives-first-teams-reflect-on-5-years/

1. Weaver-Rosen, J.M. and Malak, R.J. (2023). “An Algorithm for Multi-Objective Efficient Parametric Optimization,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design. 145(3). Doi:10.1115/1.4056764.
2. Weaver-Rosen, J.M. and Malak, R.J. (2021). “Efficient Parametric Optimization for Expensive Single Objective Problems,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design. 143(3). Doi: 10.1115/1.4049519.
3. Weaver-Rosen, J.M., Leal, P.B.C., Hartl, D.J., and Malak, R.J. (2020). “Parametric Optimization for Morphing Structures Design: Application to Morphing Wings Adapting to Changing Flight Conditions,” Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. 62. Doi:10.1007/s00158-020-02643-y.

1. Weaver-Rosen, J. and Bandyopadhyay, A., “Coding Competency and Confidence to Prepare for Opportunity,” Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22-25, 2025. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
2. Weaver-Rosen, J., Balawi, S., Mohiuddin, M.W., Tsenn, J., and Corleto, C.R., “Teaching Conflict Management for Teamwork,” Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 22-25, 2025. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
3. Mohiuddin, M.W., Weaver-Rosen, J., Corleto, C.R., Tsenn, J., and Balawi, S., “Enhancing Teamwork Skills in Engineering Education: Iterative Development of Interactive Lecture Modules,” Proceedings of the 2025 ASEE Gulf Southwest Conference, March 9-11, 2025.
4. Tsenn, J., Weaver-Rosen, J.M., Mohiuddin, M.W., Balawi, S., and Corleto, C.R., “Teaching Effective Communication for Teamwork,” Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 23-26, 2024. Portland, Oregon. Doi: 10.18260/1-2–48060
5. Balawi, S., Weaver-Rosen, J., Tsenn, J., Mohiuddin, M.W., and Corleto, C.R. (2024), “Embedding Teamwork Skills in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum” Proceedings of the 2024 ASEE Gulf Southwest Conference, March 10-12, 2024. Doi: 10.18260/1-2–45374
6. Mohiuddin, M.W., Tsenn, J., Balawi, S., Corleto, C.R., Weaver-Rosen, J. (2023) “Vertical Integration of Teamwork Skills from Sophomore to Senior and Beyond!,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, June 25-28, 2023. https://peer.asee.org/44599
7. Weaver-Rosen, J.M. and Malak, R.J. (2022). “An Algorithm for Multi-Objective Efficient Parametric Optimization,” Proceedings of the International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Aug. 14-17, 2022. Doi: 10.1115/DETC2022-88567.
   • Invited to Journal of Mechanical Design special edition (see associated entry above in “Journal Publications”)
8. Summers, C., Weaver-Rosen, J.M., Karakalas, A.A., Malak, R.J., Lagoudas, D.C. (2021). “Parametric Optimization of SMA Torsional Actuators for Aircraft Morphing Applications,” Proceedings of the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 1-5, 2021. Doi: 10.1115/IMECE2021-73206.
9. Weaver-Rosen, J.M. and Malak, R.J. (2021). “A Novel Method for Calculating the Parametric Hypervolume Indicator,” Proceedings of the International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Aug. 17-19, 2021. Doi: 10.1115/DETC2021-66751.
10. Weaver-Rosen, J.M. and Malak, R.J. (2020). “Efficient Parametric Optimization for Expensive Single Objective Problems,” Proceedings of the International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Aug. 17-19, 2020. Doi: 10.1115/DETC2020-22113.
    • Formally recognized as a paper of distinction by the ASME conference
    • Invited to Journal of Mechanical Design special edition (see associated entry above in “Journal Publications”)

1. Schoppe, J., Weaver-Rosen, J.M., Cizmas, P.G.A., Foster, Z., Johnson, Z., and Taylor, J. (2025). “A Methodology for Controlling Sonic Boom Loudness of an N+2 Aircraft Configuration,” Proceedings of AIAA Scitech Forum, Jan., 2025. Doi: 10.2514/6.2024-4557
2. Kinney, S.M., Binzley, R., Weber, E., and Weaver-Rosen, J.M. (2024). “Integrated Toolchain to Analyze the Perceived Loudness of Morphing Supersonic Aircraft for 3D Design and Optimization,” Proceedings of AIAA Aviation Forum, July, 2024. Doi: 10.2514/6.2024-4557.
3. Weaver-Rosen, J.M., Tsai, Y.-K., Schoppe, J., Terada, Y., Malak, R.J., Cizmas, P.G., and Lazzara, D. (2022). “Surrogate Modeling and Parametric Optimization Strategy for Minimizing Sonic Boom in a Morphing Aircraft,” Proceedings of AIAA Scitech Forum, Jan., 2022. Doi: 10.2514/6.2022-0097.
4. Weaver-Rosen, J.M., Carpenter, F.L., Cizmas, P.G.A., Malak, R.J., Abraham, T.A., and Hunsaker, D.F. (2021). “Computational Design Methodology of Adaptive Outer Mold Line for Robust Low En-Route Noise of a Supersonic Aircraft,” Proceedings of AIAA Scitech Forum, Jan., 2021. Doi: 10.2514/6.2021-0877.
5. Abraham, T., Hunsaker, D.F., Weaver-Rosen, J.M., and Malak, R.J. (2020). “Identifying Optimal Equivalent Area Changes to Reduce Sonic Boom Loudness,” Proceedings of AIAA Scitech Forum, Jan., 2020. Doi: 10.2514/6.2020-0790.