# Suzanne Smith: researcher, University of Kentucky

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Donald and Gertrude Lester Professor and Director of the UK Unmanned Systems Research Consortium (USRC) in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Kentucky. Led UK in obtaining FAA nationwide Certificate of Authorization for drone research. Research focuses on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), structural dynamics, and autonomous systems for agriculture, mining, and transportation applications.

- **Verification posture:** reported

## Current roles (1)

- [University of Kentucky](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/university-of-kentucky.md) Professor & USRC Director (secondary-verified)

## Sources (1)

1. https://chem.as.uky.edu/uk-granted-permission-conduct-drone-based-research-nationwide


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