She received a B.S in mechanical engineering from Cornell University in 2003 and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in 2007 and 2010, respectively, in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan. Dr. Hudson’s research focuses on space flight dynamics and control, including low-thrust trajectory optimization, small satellite control, and on-orbit diagnostics and robotic servicing. Her current research interests also include automotive powertrain control and the integration of propulsion systems and control strategies in nanosatellites.