Tyler Jenkins, PhD
About Tyler Jenkins, PhD
Tyler Jenkins, PhD, is a Senior Member Technical Staff and Autonomous Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in robotics and unmanned systems.
Title and Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Tyler Jenkins holds the position of Senior Member Technical Staff and works as an Autonomous Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He began his role in November 2021. His work is focused on autonomous systems, operating from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Educational Background
Tyler Jenkins earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Dynamics and Controls, from North Carolina State University, completing his studies from 2017 to 2020. Prior to his PhD, he obtained a Master of Science (MS - Thesis) in Mechanical Engineering, also with a focus on Dynamics and Controls, from the same institution between 2014 and 2016. He also attended Purdue University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he spent 11 months studying at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2013.
Professional Experience in Robotics
Before his current role, Tyler Jenkins served as a Robotics Researcher, focusing on Mobile Robotics and Unmanned Systems/Drones, at North Carolina State University from 2017 to 2020. His role involved advanced research and development in the field of robotics. He also worked as Lead UAV Engineer at Dash-X, Inc. from 2016 to 2017, enhancing his expertise in unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
Early Career and Internships
Tyler Jenkins began his career with various internships that built his foundation in engineering. In 2014, he worked as a Design Engineer Intern in New Product Development at Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. in Research Triangle Park, NC. He also had two internships at International Paper in Savannah, GA: one as a Mechanical Reliability Engineer Intern in 2013 and another as an Electrical Reliability Engineer Intern in 2012, both focusing on maintenance.
Academic Contributions
Tyler Jenkins has a collection of publications listed on his Google Scholar profile. These works contribute to the field of autonomous systems and robotics, showcasing his research and findings in these specialized areas.