4800 Oak Grove Drive
M/S 82-105
Scott Moreland is a member of the Robotic Vehicles and Manipulators Group. His work typically involves systems that interact with the ground either for mobility or sampling purposes. Of particular interest to Dr. Moreland is the development of traction devices for extreme surface materials and micro-gravity environments. His experience includes the design and fielding of robotic vehicles, mechanism/machine design and mechanical systems testing.
PhD, Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University, 2013
MSc, Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University, 2009
BAS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Toronto, 2007
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, 2013-present
Mars Sample Return Rover Formulation 2017-present
Mars 2020 Mobility Subsystem Team 2014-present
Enceladus Surface Sample Acquisition for In Situ Measurements Return Research and Technology Development – Task Manager 2018-present
Sampling Chain for Comet Surface Sample Return Research and Technology Development – Task Manager 2013-2018
MSL Wheel Tiger Team 2014-2016
Surface mobility, microgravity mobility, terramechanics, wheels, traction devices, excavation, planetary sampling, off-road vehicles