Doctor Christie Maddock
Senior Lecturer
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Personal statement
Dr Maddock is an expert in mathematical modelling and system design optimisation for transatmospheric flight vehicles, including spaceplane-based launch systems.泭
Dr Maddock received her undergraduate honours degree in 2002 in Aerospace Engineering with a concentration in Electronics and Systems from Carleton University in Canada. Her thesis was on the design of an optical inter-satellite link for a LEO-GEO data relay satellite system.
Her doctoral research was conducted at the University of Glasgow on the dynamics, navigation and control of a spacecraft formation of solar concentrators in the proximity of an asteroid. The research investigated a method for asteroid deflection/manipulation using a formation of spacecraft in proximity to the asteroid, equipped with a solar light concentrator, either mirrors/lens or lasers. By directing a high temperature spot beam into the surface of the asteroid, the regolith will sublimate and produce a low-thrust jet which will alter the orbital trajectory of the asteroid.泭泭
Prior to obtaining her PhD, Dr Maddock worked for the Canadian Spectrum Engineering Division analysing and designing future communications satellites, and sitting on a number of working parties within the Radiocommunications bureau of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). In particular, she was a member of the Canadian Delegation, and Chair for the ITU-R泭Working Party 4B on performance, availability, air interfaces and earth-station equipment of satellite systems in the FSS, BSS and MSS.
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Prize And Awards
- Recipient
- 1/9/2017
- Recipient
- 1/6/2015
- Recipient
- 13/2/2023
- Recipient
- 2023
- Recipient
- 1/2/2010
- Recipient
- 30/9/2009
Publications
- Ricciardi Lorenzo A, ,
- Journal of Guidance, Control and Dynamics Vol 42, pp. 30-46 (2019)
- Wilson Andrew R, , , Baker Keith
- Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Vol 19, pp. 1002-1022 (2023)
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- 2020 IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence IEEE Symposium Series on Computational Intelligence, pp. 950-957 (2021)
- Zabihian Ehsan, , Kerkezian Silva, Budd Thiemann Heidi, Al Asmar Yolla, Belgiu Mariana,
- 11th European Conference for AeroSpace Sciences (2025)
- Zabihian Ehsan, , Al Tamime Reham, Kardassi Maria Nepheli, Kerkezian Silva, Pantelaki Irene, Budd Thiemann Heidi, Al Asmar Yolla, Belgiu Mariana, Vargas Maretto Raian
- 76th International Astronautical Congress 76th International Astronautical Congress (2025)
- Shafiei-shahraki Saeid, Zabihian Ehsan, ,
- 76th International Astronautical Congress 76th International Astronautical Congress (2025)
Teaching
I am currently lecturer for the following courses:
ME108 Engineering Analysis and Numerical Methods
This module aims to teach the basic principles of programming and the solution of mathematical and statistical problems with numerical techniques. Semester 1 is focused on learning and understanding the basics of programming in the MATLAB environment. Semester 2 is focused on numerical analysis methods, and introduction to probability and statistics with applications and practical examples in the MATLAB environment.泭泭
Applied Mechanics and Machine Design EO402 (Applied Mechanics module)
The module on applied mechanics covers general motion of rigid bodies including forces & accelerations, energy methods and impulse & momentum. Free and forced vibrations of mass-spring-damper systems are also studied.泭
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Administration
Adviser of Studies, Year 3 Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (2020/21--)
Adviser of Studies,泭Year 3 Electrical & Mechanical Engineering泭(2019/20)
Professional Activities
- Examiner
- 29/6/2021
- Member
- 6/2021
- Organiser
- 13/9/2021
- Member of programme committee
- 30/10/2024
- Chair
- 14/10/2024
- Participant
- 17/9/2024
Projects
- Maddock, Christie (Principal Investigator) Minisci, Edmondo (Co-investigator) Vasile, Massimiliano (Co-investigator) Ricciardi, Lorenzo Angelo (Research Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2020 - 15-Jan-2020
- Vasile, Massimiliano (Principal Investigator) Akartunali, Kerem (Co-investigator) Maddock, Christie (Co-investigator) Minisci, Edmondo (Co-investigator) Revie, Matthew (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2017 - 31-Jan-2020
- Maddock, Christie (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2024 - 30-Jan-2028
- Vasile, Massimiliano (Principal Investigator) Clemente, Carmine (Co-investigator) Feng, Jinglang (Co-investigator) Maddock, Christie (Co-investigator) Marshall, Stephen (Co-investigator) Murray, Paul (Co-investigator) Riccardi, Annalisa (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2024 - 31-Jan-2025
- Fossati, Marco (Principal Investigator) Jones, Catherine (Co-investigator) Maddock, Christie (Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2023 - 31-Jan-2026
- Maddock, Christie (Principal Investigator) Vasile, Massimiliano (Co-investigator)
- 17-Jan-2023 - 31-Jan-2025
Contact
Doctor
Christie
Maddock
Senior Lecturer
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Email: christie.maddock@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 574 5058