Tom Apker

Tom Apker is an engineer specializing in autonomy, aerodynamics, control theory, and avionics integration. They have contributed significantly in both academia and industry, serving as a Lead Autonomy Engineer and Chief Scientist at MITRE, where they focused on implementing AI in logistics. Tom holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where their research centered on flapping wing aerodynamics. Additionally, Tom has experience with organizations like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, where they developed innovative control schemes and intelligent radar systems.