Jonathan Rogers

Dr. Jonathan Rogers is a distinguished professor in the Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech, where he directs the Aerial Robotics and Experimental Autonomy Lab (AREAL). His research spans applied dynamics, controls, robotics, and autonomy, with groundbreaking contributions to rotorcraft technology, smart weapons, and stochastic optimal control. Currently serving as the Lockheed Martin Professor of Avionics Integration, Rogers has developed innovative technologies including emergency power-off landing systems, interceptor UAVs, and multi-UAV collaborative flight systems for package transport. His academic journey includes a BS in Physics from Georgetown University and both MS and PhD degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech. Rogers' excellence has been recognized through numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award, US Army Research Office Young Investigator Award, and the Lockheed Martin Inspirational Young Faculty Award. His work, which bridges theoretical research with practical applications, has gained international attention through features in MIT Technology Review, Engadget, BBC news, and IEEE Spectrum. At AREAL, his team focuses on developing practical technologies for autonomous aircraft through an interdisciplinary approach combining mechatronics design, control algorithm development, modeling and simulation, and experimental testing.