Research Publications

Journal Publications

  1. Muniyasamy, S., Shribharath, B., Verma, V., & Kothari, M. (2024). Periodicity and lifetime of orbits around elongated asteroids. Acta Astronautica. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2024.02.046
  2. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2025). Advances in lunar robotic excavation [Under Review]. Discover Space
  3. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2025). Advances in fire fighting robots [In preparation]
  4. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2025). Physics informed neural network for lunar base operations using sensor networks and a network of small robots [In preparation]

Conference Publications

  1. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2025). Dust sensing and mitigation architectures for a pioneer lunar base [Accepted]. AIAA SCITECH 2025
  2. Muniyasamy, S., Kyle, T., Antonic, A., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Design and development of smart architectures for lunar bases [Submitted]. International Astronautical Conference 2024
  3. Korbin, H., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Modified bucket wheel design and mining techniques for asteroid mining. AIAA AVIATION FORUM AND ASCEND 2024. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-4892
  4. Antonic, A., Muniyasamy, S., Dinkel, A., Dickinson, C., Mukherjee, R., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Smart regolith containment units (rcus) for lunar pioneer development. AIAA AVIATION FORUM AND ASCEND 2024. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-4866
  5. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). A comprehensive analysis of autonomous construction of the lunar landing pad using a network of small robots [Submitted]. Earth and Space 2024
  6. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Control towers as multifunctional structures for lunar surface activity [Submitted]. Earth and Space 2024
  7. Xu, Y., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Structural analysis of sandbag topology for lunar environment utilization [Submitted]. Earth and Space 2024
  8. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Evaluating the response of a network of autonomous robots to emergency scenarios inside a lunar base. AIAA Scitech. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-2543
  9. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Lunar base operations using decentralized network of robots controlled using physics-informed artificial neural networks. AIAA AVIATION FORUM AND ASCEND 2024. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2024-4836
  10. Muniyasamy, S., Vilasana, M., Catin, C., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Smart sandbag as a sensor network for autonomous lunar construction. AAS GNC 2024
  11. Biella, M., Verma, V., Vance, L. D., Thirupathi Raj, A., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2023). Advancing utilization of spacecraft swarms for sample return, multipoint observation and space traffic management using inflatables. ASCEND 2023. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2023-4634
  12. Hansen, K., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2023). Parameterizing the energy cost of establishing mining outposts on asteroids. ASCEND 2023. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2023-4636
  13. Kang, M. S., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2023). Power analysis for optimum illumination conditions using lunar operations tower for surface activity. ASCEND 2023. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2023-4685
  14. Qiu, J., Muniyasamy, S., Blanco-Miranda, S., Abdelkhalek, A., & Thangavelautham, J. (2023). Robust lunar base architectures using distributed processing network in smart building blocks. 2023 IEEE Aerospace Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO55745.2023.10115770
  15. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2023). The role of gnc for an integrated network of robots and sensors [Submitted]. AAS GNC 2023
  16. Vazquez, E., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2023). Smart breadcrumbs for extreme environment exploration on the moon and mars [Submitted]. AAS GNC 2023
  17. Biella, M., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2022). Mission concept for the exploration of interstellar bodies. ASCEND 2022. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-4340
  18. Vilvanathan, V., Thirupathi Raj, A., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2022). Using small satellites to remove non-cooperative space debris. ASCEND 2022. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2022-4222

Conference Presentations

  1. Muniyasamy, S. & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Machine Learning Algorithms for Handling Lunar Base Emergencies. Interplanetary Small Satellite Conference, Tucson, AZ.
  2. Arcarese, M., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Design and Development of a Docking Adapter for Multi-Robot Aggregation. Interplanetary Small Satellite Conference, Tucson, AZ.
  3. Cantin, C., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Design and Development of an Autonomous Sandbag Filling Robot for Lunar Base Applications. Interplanetary Small Satellite Conference, Tucson, AZ.
  4. Villasana, M., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Smart Sandbag for Autonomous Lunar Construction. Interplanetary Small Satellite Conference, Tucson, AZ.
  5. Natesan, A., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). Multi-Robot Construction for Lunar Application. Interplanetary Small Satellite Conference, Tucson, AZ.
  6. Korbin, H., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2024). A Novel Excavator for Asteroid Mining Context. Interplanetary Small Satellite Conference, Tucson, AZ.
  7. Muniyasamy, S., Kang, M., & Thangavelautham, J. (2023). Evaluating the Feasibility of Emergency Response Using Network of Small Robots on a Lunar Base. Interplanetary Small Satellite Conference, Pasadena, CA.
  8. Kang, M., Muniyasamy, S., & Thangavelautham, J. (2023). Laser-Based Localization of Robot Swarms for Lunar Infrastructure Construction Using Control Towers. Interplanetary Small Satellite Conference, Pasadena, CA.