Kenneth Gordon
Graduate Research Assistant
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Top SchoolKenneth Gordon is a PhD candidate and graduate research assistant in planetary sciences at the University of Central Florida with 17 years of scientific and engineering experience bridging planetary science, applied physics, and RF signature analysis. He models spectropolarimetric signals of terrestrial exoplanets and the Earth using advanced radiative transfer codes, and has applied similar quantitative skills to spacecraft image calibration and atmospheric correction at NASA centers. Proficient in Python, MATLAB, IDL/ENVI and Fortran across multiple OSes, he pairs data analysis and simulation expertise with hands-on model-building for both astrophysical and defense applications. His background includes developing 3-D scattering-center RF models and contributing to peer-reviewed publications and mission-focused research, reflecting a strong track record of translating complex physical theory into practical computational tools. Notably, he blends academic rigor with real-world systems experience—from emulating exoplanet signatures to predicting radar cross sections—making him adept at cross-disciplinary problem solving.
17 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
South Carroll High SchoolBachelor of Science, Physics, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, Physics, Magna Cum Laude at James Madison UniversityDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics - Planetary Sciences Track, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics - Planetary Sciences Track at University of Central Florida
Spanish, English
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Github Skills (92)
fenics10
parallel10
python10
computational-science10
power-systems10
parallel-computing10
linear-programming10
scientific-computing10
modelica10
optimization10
nonlinear10
portable10
optimization-methods10
vehicle-routing-problem10
discrete-event-simulation10
Programming languages (6)
Github contributions (5)
OpenMDAO-Plugins/ipoptdriver
Oct 2011 - Jul 2014
Contributions:14 commits in 2 years 9 months
ipoptoptimizationcode-optimization
Kenneth-T-Moore/om-Aviary
Jan 2024 - Mar 2025
Contributions:1 review, 3 PRs, 337 pushes in 1 year 3 months
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