Erik Hogan
About Erik Hogan
Erik Hogan is a Tech Lead Manager specializing in Motion Planning at Nuro, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in aerospace engineering, holding a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and has held various engineering roles in notable organizations.
Current Role at Nuro
Erik Hogan serves as the Tech Lead Manager for Motion Planning at Nuro. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the development of autonomous vehicle technology. His role involves overseeing technical projects and leading teams focused on motion planning algorithms and systems.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Prior to his current role, Erik Hogan worked at several notable organizations in the aerospace sector. He was an ADCS Lead Controls Engineer at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics for one year in Boulder, CO. He also served as a Dynamics and Controls Engineer at Space Systems Loral for three years in Palo Alto, CA. Additionally, he gained experience as an Engineering Intern at Florida Turbine Technologies and participated in the LANL Space Weather Summer School at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Academic Background in Aerospace Engineering
Erik Hogan completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 2009 to 2014. His academic journey included roles as a Graduate Research Assistant and Lead Graduate Teacher in Aerospace Engineering at the same institution. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Central Florida from 2005 to 2009.
Teaching Experience in Aerospace Dynamics
Erik Hogan has experience in academia, having served as a Primary Instructor for Spacecraft Dynamics and Controls at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2011. This role involved teaching and guiding students in advanced topics related to spacecraft dynamics.