Michael “Mickey” Whitzer is an accomplished engineer at NASA, specializing in autonomous systems technology. He holds a Master’s in Robotics (MSE '18) and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (PhD, MEAM '20) from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was affiliated with the renowned GRASP Lab. His research has focused on modular robotics, aerial vehicle formation control, and decentralized algorithms for robotic swarms.

At NASA, Mickey contributes to cutting-edge advancements in autonomous systems, helping to shape the future of space exploration and robotic technologies. His work has been published in leading robotics conferences and journals, including IEEE ICRA, IROS, and RA-L.