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Dr. Roberto Celi

Dr. Roberto Celi
Professor
Room 3179B Martin Hall
Research in helicopter dynamics and control, and optimization methods.
(301) 405-1132
celi@umd.edu |Personal Website

Education
Laurea, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (Aeronautical Engineering)
M.S., University of California, Los Angeles (Structures)
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (Aerospace Engineering)

Publications
Lovera, M., Colaneri, P., Malpica, C., and Celi, R., "Closed-Loop Aeromechanical Stability of a Hingeless Rotor Helicopter with Higher Harmonic Control," Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 29, No. 1, Jan-Feb 2006, pp. 179-189.

Fusato, D., and Celi, R., "Multidisciplinary Design Optimization for Helicopter Aeromechanics and Handling Qualities," Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 43, No. 1, Jan-Feb 2006, pp. 241-252.

Celi, R., "State-Space Representation of Vortex Wakes Using the Method of Lines," Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol. 50, No. 2, Apr 2005, pp. 195-205.

Cheng, R. P., and Celi, R., "Optimum 2/rev Inputs for Improved Rotor Performance," Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 42, No. 6, Nov-Dec 2005, pp. 1409-1417.

Lovera, M., Colaneri, P., Malpica, C., and Celi, R., "Discrete-Time, Closed-Loop Aeromechanical Stability Analysis of Helicopters with Higher Harmonic Control," accepted for publication in the Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics.

Colaneri, P., Celi, R., and Bittanti, S., "Constant-Coefficient Representations of Periodic-Coefficient Discrete Linear Systems," Proceedings of the AHS 4th Decennium Specialist Conference on Aeromechanics, San Francisco, CA, January 2004.

Ribera, M., and Celi, R., "Simulation Modeling of Unsteady Maneuvers Using a Time Accurate Free Wake" 60th Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society, Baltimore, MD, June 2004.

Lovera, M., Colaneri, P., Malpica, C., and Celi, R., "Discrete-Time, Closed-Loop Aeromechanical Stability Analysis of Helicopters With Higher Harmonic Control," 60th Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society, Baltimore, MD, June 2004.

Cheng, R.P., Tischler, M.B., and Celi, R., “Development of a High-Order, Time Invariant, Linearized Model for Higher Harmonic Control,” Proceedings of the 59th Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society, Phoenix, AZ, June 2003.

Celi, R., “Calculation of ADS-33 Quickness Parameters, with Application to Design Optimization,” Proceedings of the 29th European Rotorcraft Forum, Friedrichshafen, Germany, September 2003.

Lovera, M., Colaneri, P., Malpica, C., and Celi, R., “Closed-Loop Aeromechanical Stability Analysis for a Hingeless Rotor Helicopter with HHC or IBC,” Proceedings of the 29th European Rotorcraft Forum, Friedrichshafen, Germany, September 2003.

Celi, R., “Stabilization of a Blade with a Severed Pitch Link Using a Trailing Edge Flap,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Vol. 26, No. 4, Jul-Aug 2003, pp. 585-592.

Cheng, R.P., Theodore, C., and Celi, R., “Effects of Higher Harmonic Control on Rotor Performance,” Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol. 48, NO. 1, January 2003, pp. 18-27.

Lovera, M., Colaneri, P., Malpica, C., and Celi, R., “Closed-Loop Aeromechanical Stability Analysis for a Hingeless Rotor Helicopter with HHC or IBC,” ARO Aeroelastic Modeling Workshop, Atlanta, GA, Nov. 2003.

Fusato, D., and Celi, R., “Design Sensitivity Analysis for Helicopter Flight Dynamic and Aeromechanical Stability,” Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamic, Vol. 26, No. 6, Nov-Dec 2003, pp. 918-927.

Theodore, C., and Celi, R., "Helicopter Flight Dynamic Simulation with Refined Aerodynamic and Flexible Blade Modeling," Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 39. No. 4, Jul-Aug 2002, pp. 577-586.

Fusato, D, and Celi, R., "Multidisciplinary Design Optimization for Aeromechanics and Handling Qualities," Paper No. 2, Proceedings of the 28th European Rotorcraft Forum, Bristol, UK, September 2002.

Fusata, D., Guglieri, G., and Celi, R., “Flight Dynamics of an Articulated Rotor Helicopter with an External Slung Load,” Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol. 46, No. 1, January 2001, pp. 3-14.

Celi, R., “Time-Frequency Analysis of Helicopter Noise,” Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol. 46, No. 4, October 2001, pp. 262-272.

Ribera, M., and Celi, R., “Maneuvering Free Wake Sensitivity for Design Optimization Applications,” Proceedings of the 57th Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society, Washington, DC, May 2001.

Theodore, C. and Celi, R., “Flight Dynamic Simulation with Refined Aerodynamic and Flexible Blade Modeling,” presented at the 56th Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society, Virginia Beach, VA, May 2000.

Cheng, R. P, Theodore, C. and Celi, R., “Effects of Higher Harmonic Control on Rotor Performance,
presented at the 56th Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society, Virginia Beach, VA, May 2000.

Celi, R., “Implementation of Rotary-Wing Aeromechanical Problems Using Differential-Algebraic Equation Solvers,” Journal of the American Helicopter Society, Vol. 45, No. 4, October 2000, pp. 253-262.

Cheng, R.P., and Celi, R., “Optimum 2/rev Inputs for Improved Rotor Performance,” Proceedings of the American Helicopter Society Northeast Region, Active Controls Technology Conference, Fairfield County, CT, October 2000.

Articles in conference proceedings
Ribera, M., and Celi, R., Simulation Modeling in Steady Turning Flight with Refined Aerodynamics, 31st European Rotorcraft Forum, Firenze, Italy, Sep 2005.

Celi, R., "Simulation and Analysis of ADS-33 Quickness Maneuvers for an Articulated Rotor Helicopter, 61st Annual Forum of the American Helicopter Society, Grapevine, TX, June 2005.

Scientific and Professional Membership
American Helicopter Society
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Professional Services
Reviewer, Journal of Aircraft, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, Journal of the American Helicopter Society.

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