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Publications & CV

Journal Papers

Conference Papers

  • Jo, S. G.; Waldecker, C.; Mendoza Zambrano, L. E.; Schmitt, R. N.; et al. Computer Vision-Based Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations in the Cislunar Region. 2026 AIAA SciTech Forum.
  • Jo, S. G.; Schmitt, R. N.; Mendoza Zambrano, L.; Waldecker, C.; Schmitt, J.; Canales, D. Spacecraft Rendezvous and Proximity Operations Using Computer Vision and SE(3) Dynamics. 2025 International Astronautical Congress, Sydney, Australia.
  • Schmitt, R. N.; Mall, K.; DeLaurentis, D. X-SMART: Explainable Space Mission Architectures for Research on Trade-offs. 2024 International Astronautical Congress, Milan, Italy.
  • Schmitt, R. N.; Bekdache, D.; DeLaurentis, D. Leveraging System-of-System Modeling to Explore Massive Reusability for Cislunar Missions. 2023 IEEE Aerospace Conference.
  • Fung, T.-Y.; Shi, Q.; Sinha Roy, S.; Schmitt, R. N.; Guariniello, C.; DeLaurentis, D. A. Conceptual design for a space debris orbital recycling station utilizing MBSE approach. 2023 IEEE Aerospace Conference.
  • Schmitt, R. N.; Sukhanov, A.; Barbosa, G.; Prado, A. Optimization of Low Thrust Transfer Orbits of a Spacecraft Considering the Radiation Hazard from the Van Allen Belts. 2019 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, AAS 19-802, Advances in the Astronautical Sciences Series, Vol. 171.

Technical Reports

  • Antongiovanni, A. A.; do Val, D. D.; Paganini, G. B.; Magnoni, G. de A.; Ceotto, G. H.; Martins, G. B.; Alves, G. F.; de Camargo, G. P.; Frozoni, G. G.; Sanchez, H. R. A.; Oliveira, J. O. T.; Simas, J. P. de O.; Palharini, L. F. B.; Dias, L. H. da S.; Carvalhaes, P. B.; Schmitt, R. N. Callisto Project Technical Reports for the IREC 2019, Experimental Sounding Rocket Association.
  • Avancini, B. A.; Knorst, N. A. Y.; Okuda, A. L.; Ceotto, G. H.; Russo, G. D.; Dias, L. H. d. S.; Yamada, G. H.; Schmitt, R. N.; Nascimento, J. R. S.; Camargo, E. C.; Santoiemma, B. P.; Simas, J. P. O.; Tavares, G. C.; Andrade, R. N. Imperius Project Technical Reports for the IREC 2017, Experimental Sounding Rocket Association.

Transcripts

BSc Astronomy, BSc Physics & MSc Space Engineering — University of São Paulo & INPE transcripts (PDF) PhD in Aeronautics & Astronautics — Purdue University transcript (PDF)

Test Scores

  • GRE: Quantitative — 164; Verbal — 162; Analytical Writing — 4.5.
  • TOEFL: Total — 106; Reading — 29; Listening — 26; Speaking — 25; Writing — 26.