Dr. Kilic's primary research focus lies in advancing the field of space robotics, emphasizing the development of computationally efficient state estimation techniques. His research explores cooperative localization, perception, planning, and robot-terrain interactions in challenging and visually constrained environments. Kilic obtained his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from West Virginia University, concentrating on localization techniques for Mars and Moon rovers. Kilic is a past recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship, Statler Fellowship, and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory JVSRP Fellowship.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Assistant Professor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • 2023–2024
    Research Assistant Professor, West Virginia University

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