Sherman Lo

Sherman Lo is a Senior Research Engineer in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University.12 He also serves as the Executive Director of the Stanford Center for Position Navigation & Time (SCPNT).2

Education and Background

Sherman Lo has an extensive educational background from both the University of Maryland and Stanford University:

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park (1994)1
• BS in Mathematics, University of Maryland, College Park (1994)1
• MS in Aeronautics & Astronautics, Stanford University (1995)1
• MS in EES&OR (now Managerial Science & Engineering), Stanford University (1998)1
• PhD in Aeronautics & Astronautics, Stanford University (2002)1

Professional Experience

At Stanford University, Sherman Lo has been involved in various roles:

• Senior Research Engineer in the GPS Research Laboratory4
• Executive Director of the Stanford Center for Position Navigation & Time (SCPNT) since 20202
• Pre-Major Advisor since September 20123

Research Focus

Sherman Lo specializes in navigation robustness and safety, with a particular focus on GPS and other navigation systems.5 His work often involves:

• Studying the vulnerabilities of navigation systems
• Developing methods to enhance the security and reliability of these systems
• Exploring applications of navigation technology in various fields

Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Sherman Lo has received several notable awards:

• Leadership Award: Signals, GPSWorld (2014)2
• Michael Richey Medal, Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) (2011)2
• Medal of Merit, International Loran Association (ILA) (2009)2
• Early Achievement Award, Institute of Navigation (ION) (2005)2

Professional Affiliations

Sherman Lo is actively involved in several professional organizations:

• Executive Vice President, Institute of Navigation (ION) (2021 - Present)2
• Associate Editor for Navigation: The Journal of the Institute of Navigation and Satellite Navigation2
• Member of the Technical Advisory Board for UrsaNav2
• Secretary of the Institute of Navigation (ION), Northern California Chapter (2006 - Present)2

Sherman Lo's extensive experience, research contributions, and leadership roles in the field of navigation and aerospace engineering have established him as a prominent figure in his area of expertise.