John Petersen
About John Petersen
John Petersen serves as the Control Systems Functional Lead at Autonomous Solutions, Inc. and has been an Adjunct Faculty member at Utah State University since 2017, contributing to the field of electrical engineering through teaching and research.
Work at Autonomous Solutions
John Petersen serves as the Control Systems Functional Lead at Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) in Petersboro, Utah. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the development of advanced control systems for autonomous technologies. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Control Systems Engineer at ASI from 2007 to 2009. His extensive experience in control systems engineering supports ASI's mission to innovate in the field of autonomous solutions.
Education and Expertise
John Petersen holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah, which he earned from 1997 to 2001. He also obtained a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from the same university, completing his studies from 1988 to 1990. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Brigham Young University, studying from 1983 to 1988. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in control systems and electrical engineering.
Background
John Petersen has a diverse professional background in electrical and control systems engineering. He began his career at HK Systems as an Electrical Engineer from 1988 to 1995. He then worked at Sarcos and Raytheon Missile Systems in various engineering roles until 2007. Following his tenure at ASI, he transitioned to academia, where he has been an Adjunct Faculty member at Utah State University - College of Engineering since 2017, teaching graduate-level courses.
Achievements
John Petersen has made significant contributions to both academia and industry. He has published four conference papers and three journal papers, enhancing the body of knowledge in control systems. He is also a co-author of ten patents, reflecting his involvement in innovation and intellectual property development. His teaching includes a graduate course on Linear Multivariable Control and a senior/graduate level course focused on modeling, control, and state estimation for small unmanned autonomous air vehicles.