Oliver Dunbabin
About Oliver Dunbabin
Oliver Dunbabin is a Robotics Engineer with expertise in GPS-denied state estimation, currently working at Near Earth Autonomy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has a background in aerospace engineering and has held various research and engineering positions at institutions such as Penn State University and Monash University.
Work at Near Earth Autonomy
Oliver Dunbabin has been employed as a Robotics Engineer at Near Earth Autonomy since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing containerized applications using Docker for robotics systems. His work involves software and hardware integration, particularly utilizing ROS and ROS2 frameworks. He specializes in visual odometry and perception, employing Lidar technology to enhance robotic navigation and functionality.
Education and Expertise
Oliver Dunbabin holds a Master's of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied Estimation and Control (GNC) from 2018 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from Purdue University, focusing on Astrodynamics and rocket propulsion, in 2015. Additionally, he completed a dual degree at Monash University, obtaining a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (with honours) from 2011 to 2016. His expertise includes GPS-denied state estimation, crucial for autonomous navigation systems.
Background in Research and Development
Prior to his current position, Oliver Dunbabin gained diverse experience in research and development. He served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Penn State University from 2018 to 2020 and held the position of Vice President of the ARCC at the same institution for one year in 2019. His earlier roles include Research Mathematician at Monash University for three months in 2016 and Research Scientist at the Defence Science and Technology Group for three months in 2015. He also conducted undergraduate thesis research at Monash University for ten months in 2016.
Professional Experience
Oliver Dunbabin's professional experience includes a variety of roles in engineering and research. He worked as a Service Technician at JLG Industries for ten months in 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. His academic and professional journey has equipped him with skills in robotics, software integration, and autonomous systems, contributing to his current role in the field.