Publications

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Refereed Journal Papers

  1. E. Carlson, M. Manierre, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, ““Firefighters Hate Two Things—Change and the Way Things Are” Exploring Firefighters’ Perspectives Towards Change,” Fire, Vol. 8, Iss. 9, 348, p. 1-18, 2025.

  2. N.A. Pallotta, S. Benziger, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Optimization of Gimbaled Thruster Configurations for Asteroid Detumbling,” Advances in Space Research, Vol. 76, Iss. 3, pp. 1740-1755, 2025.

  3. B. Walleshauser, N. Boerger, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “CubeSat Attitude Control Emulation Platform with Three-Axis Gimbal and Helmholtz Cage,” IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, Vol. 40, Iss. 10, p. 1-10, 2025.

  4. J. Dibble, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Bi-modal multiperspective percussive (BiMP) dataset for visual and audio human fall detection,” IEEE Access, Vol. 13, pp. 26782-26797, 2025.

  5. A. Jansen, H. Hakima, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “On the Application of Reflectivity Control Devices in Spacecraft Attitude Control,” Advances in Space Research, Vol. 75, Iss. 3, pp. 2826-2836, 2025.

  6. B.A.M. Omran, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Attitude Trajectory Design and Optimization for Planar Space-based Solar Power Arrays in Molniya Orbits,” Astrodynamics, Vol. 9, pp. 421-446, 2025.

  7. M. Arshad, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, F. Hussain, “Emerging strategies in close proximity operations for space debris removal: A review,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 228, pp. 996-1022, 2025.

  8. N.A. Pallotta, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Optimization of tethered artificial gravity assists for capture about binary asteroids in the circular restricted three-body problem,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 228, pp. 285-294, 2025.

  9. B.A.M. Omran, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Simultaneous orbit and attitude optimization of planar arrays for space-based solar power beaming,” Acta Astronautica, Vol.. 219, pp. 832-846, 2024.

  10. J. Garcia, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, K. Fite, J.D. Ocampo, M. Martinez, “Review and Statistical Analysis of U.S. Structural Firefighting Injuries: Their Causes and Effects,” Fire, Vol. 7, Iss. 2, pp. 46-72, 2024.

  11. J. Alamo, J. Pitcheralle, C.G. Merrett, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M. Martinez, “Continuous Feed Grinding Milling Process of Soda-Lime Glass Using Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics,” Applied Mechanics, Vol. 5, Iss. 1, pp. 58-72, 2024.

  12. J. Blaise, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Space Manipulator Collision Avoidance Using a Deep Reinforcement Learning Control,” Aerospace, Vol. 10, Iss. 9, pp. 778-798, 2023.

  13. T. Sultan, S. Paul, E.H. Rozin, Y-C Tseng, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, C.Cetinkaya, “Micro-viscoelastic Characterization of Compressed Oral Solid Dosage Forms with Ultrasonic Wave Dispersion Analysis,” AAPS PharmSciTech, Vol. 24, No. 22, pp. 1-16, 2023.

  14. L. Rose, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, G. Nejat, “A Model-Free Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for Control of Exoskeleton Gait Patterns,” Robotica, Vol. 4, Iss. 7, pp. 2189-2214, 2022.

  15. H. Hakima, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “In-orbit Target Tracking by Flyby and Formation Flying Spacecraft,” Aerospace Systems, Vol. 5, pp. 197-212, 2022.

  16. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, J.M. Sánchez Lozano, H. Hakima, “Fuzzy Multicriteria Decision-Making Approach to Prioritization of Space Debris for Removal,” Advances in Space Research, Vol. 57, No. 3, pp. 1155-1173, 2021.

  17. M.R. Emami, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, H. Hakima, “Engineering Design Pedagogy: A Performance Analysis,” International Journal of Technology and Design Education, April, pp.1-33, 2019.

  18. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Formation of Multiple Landers for Asteroid Detumbling,” Advances in Space Research, Vol. 62, No. 3, pp. 732-744, 2018.

  19. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Study of Arjuna-Type Asteroids for Low-Thrust Orbital Transfer,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 37-48, 2018.

  20. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Asteroid Redirection Mission Evaluation Using Multiple Landers,” Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, Vol. 65, No. 2, pp. 1-22, 2018.

  21. H. Hakima, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M. R. Emami, “A Deorbiter CubeSat for Active Orbital Debris Removal,” Advances in Space Research, Vol. 61, No. 9, pp. 2377-2392, 2018.

  22. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Stochastic Optimization of Asteroid Three-dimensional Trajectory Transfer,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 152, pp. 705-718, 2018.

  23. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Comparative Analysis of Redirection Methods for Asteroid Resource Exploitation,” Acta Astronautica, Vol. 120, pp. 1-19, 2016.

  24. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “An Assessment of Multiple Spacecraft Formation for Asteroid Redirection,” Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan, Vol. 14, No. ists30, pp. Pk_137-Pk_146, 2016.

Refereed Conference Papers

  1. M. Arshad, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Collision Avoidance and Disturbance Minimization through Deep Reinforcement Learning Control of a Free-Floating Space Manipulator,” 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Milan, Italy, Oct. 14-18, 2024.

  2. J.P. Molinari, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Space Emulation Testbed for Close-Proximity Operations with Tumbling Uncooperative Targets,” 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Milan, Italy, Oct. 14-18, 2024.

  3. B.A.M. Omran, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Constellation Design for Space-based Solar Power Planar Satellite Arrays,” 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Milan, Italy, Oct. 14-18, 2024.

  4. J. Dibble, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “An Analytical Threshold-based Classification Technique for Post-incident Fall Detection,” IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE), Bari, Italy. Aug. 28-Sep. 1, 2024.

  5. N.A. Pallotta, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Tethered Artificial Gravity Assists for Capture about Binary Asteroids in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem,” 7th International Conference on Tethers in Space, Toronto, Canada, Jun. 2-5, 2024.

  6. A. Lopez, O. Olugbenle, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “A Computer Vision Approach to Plant Growth Monitoring in an Embedded CubeSat Module,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, USA, Mar. 2-9, 2024.

  7. J.P. Molinari, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Evaluation of On-orbit Array Assembly Methods for Space-Based Solar Power,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, USA, Mar. 2-9, 2024.

  8. B.T. Walleshauser, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Development of a Gimbal-based CubeSat Attitude Control Emulation Platform,” AIAA SciTech Forum, Orlando, USA, Jan. 8-12, 2024.

  9. B.A.M. Omran, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Investigation of Space-based Solar Power Beaming Kinematic Efficiency for Molniya Orbits,” 74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 2-4, 2023.

  10. M. Buchwald, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Advancing Engineering Education through University Ground Stations,” 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Baltimore, USA, June 25-28, 2023.

  11. N.A. Pallotta, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Formation Analysis of the Didymos-Dimorphos Binary Asteroid System,” 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Paris, France, Sep. 18-22, 2022.

  12. K. Alvarado, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Quantification Method for Assessment of Asteroid Resource Accessibility,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, USA, Mar. 5-12, 2022.

  13. H. Hakima, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, B. Almstrom “Analysis of Satellite Drag Coefficients Based on Physical and Orbital Specifications,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, USA, Mar. 5-12, 2022.

  14. H. Hakima, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “Low-thrust trajectory design for controlled deorbiting and reentry of space debris,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, USA, Mar. 6-9, 2021.

  15. L. Rose, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, G. Nejat, “End-to-End Deep Reinforcement Learning for Exoskeleton Control,” IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC), Toronto, Canada, Oct. 11-14, 2020.

  16. L. Rose, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, C. de Souza, J. Vaughan-Graham, K. Patterson, G. Nejat, “A Framework for Mapping and Controlling Exoskeleton Gait Patterns in Both Simulations and Real-World,” Design of Medical Devices Conference, Minneapolis, USA, Apr. 6-9, 2020.

  17. H. Hakima, M.C.F. Bazzocchi, “CubeSat with Dual Robotic Manipulators for Debris Mitigation and Remediation,” 5th IAA Conference on University Satellite Missions and CubeSat Workshop, Rome, Italy, Jan. 28-31, 2020.

  18. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, H. Hakima, “A CubeSat-based Robotic Asteroid Sampling Mission,” AIAA SciTech Forum, Orlando, USA, Jan. 6-10, 2020.

  19. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Concurrent Redirection and Attitude Control of an Asteroid,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, USA, Mar. 2-9, 2019.

  20. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Asteroid Detumbling for Redirection Missions,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, USA, Mar. 3-10, 2018.

  21. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, N. de Decker, M.R. Emami, “Application of Pseudo-Equinoctial Shaping to Near-Earth Asteroid Orbital Transfer,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, USA, Mar. 4-11, 2017.

  22. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Low-thrust Orbit Transfer of Arjuna-type Asteroids”, AIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference, Long Beach, California, Sep. 13-16, 2016.

  23. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Application of Asteroid Redirection Methods to Orbital Debris Removal,” IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, USA, Mar. 5-12, 2016.

  24. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “Spacecraft Formation for Asteroid Redirection,” 30th International Symposium on Space Technology and Science, Kobe, Japan, Jul. 4-10, 2015.

  25. M.C.F. Bazzocchi, M.R. Emami, “A Systematic Assessment of Asteroid Redirection Methods for Resource Exploitation,” 8th AIAA Symposium on Space Resource Utilization, Kissimmee, USA, Jan. 5-9, 2015.