Michael Morcos
University of Maryland
Michael Morcos is currently pursuing his M.S./Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering at the University of Maryland. He is a graduate research assistant in Dr. Umberto Saetti's Extended Reality Flight Simulation and Control Laboratory, part of the Alfred Gessow Rotorcraft Excellence Center. His research focuses on rotorcraft handling qualities and enhancing pilot perception through secondary sensory cues, such as haptic and auditory feedback, to improve situational awareness in complex flight environments. Morcos earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Cairo University in 2021. During his undergraduate studies, he was an active member of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Development Center (UDC), where he gained hands-on experience in UAV design and participated in local design competitions. His academic and research experience reflects a strong commitment to advancing aerospace technology, particularly in the fields of flight simulation and human-machine interaction.