Andrew B. Shelton, Ph.D.
Senior Principal Engineer, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Leidos @ AFRL Munitions Directorate
Dr. Andrew B. Shelton is a seasoned expert in high-fidelity CFD modeling and simulation with over 25 years of experience spanning industry, academia, and government research. His work centers on unsteady, compressible flow phenomena, with particular expertise in high-angle-of-attack aerodynamics, rigid body motion, and thermal-structural interactions—key domains in reentry vehicle dynamics.
At the Air Force Research Laboratory, Dr. Shelton leads advanced CFD efforts supporting flight vehicle characterization in extreme environments, applying tools like FUN3D, Cart3D, and Kestrel. His contributions include novel methods for aerodynamic derivative estimation using rigid body motion and development of entropy-consistent discontinuous Galerkin schemes, directly relevant to modeling Earth reentry physics.
A former aerospace engineering professor at Auburn University and contributor to multiple AFRL technical reports, Dr. Shelton bridges theoretical rigor with mission-driven application—making him an ideal resource for Johns Hopkins initiatives in reentry science and applied aerodynamics.
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Scott A. Robb
Chief Executive Officer at White Eagle Aerospace | Executive Leader | Aerospace & Emergency Response Expert | Public Speaker | Mentor
Scott A. Robb is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in both aerospace and emergency response management. As the CEO of White Eagle Aerospace, Scott leads the vision and strategic direction for providing elite-level aerospace training and consulting to engineers. He is instrumental in building business partnerships with both private and government sectors while advancing cutting-edge programs for engineers across the globe.
Before transitioning to aerospace, Scott served in the fire service for over two decades, rising through the ranks of the Golder Ranch Fire District. His most recent role as Assistant Chief saw him managing a $48M budget, overseeing the professional development of over 270 personnel, and spearheading innovative community outreach and emergency response programs.
Scott holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance and Marketing, from Southern Utah University, along with degrees in Applied Management and Fire Science. He is also a certified mindfulness instructor, personal trainer, and musician.
A passionate mentor and public speaker, Scott’s work is characterized by a commitment to leadership development and resilience training, helping professionals adapt to change and thrive in high-pressure environments.
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Clayton Smith is a seasoned engineer with a diverse background in aerospace and defense. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Purdue University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington, and a Professional Certificate from MIT in Systems Engineering of Complex Systems.
Currently, Clayton is a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Labs, where he serves as the lead aerodynamicist for a variety of hypersonics programs. In this role, he is responsible for leading the team through major milestones and for interfacing directly with program leadership, senior scientists, and the sponsor. He has also developed and implemented computational fluid dynamics tools that produce high-quality aerodynamic predictions in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods.
Previously, Clayton was the Chief Engineer of Hypersonics & Small UAS at General Atomics, where he automated the aerodynamic and structural design of hypersonic vehicles and oversaw wind tunnel and flight testing. He also served as a UAS Configurations Engineer at The Boeing Company, where he developed new technologies and configurations for unmanned systems, and as a Lead Aerodynamics Engineer in Boeing Commercial Airplanes, where he designed and analyzed aircraft configurations, and led the planning and execution of wind tunnel tests.
Throughout his career, Clayton has consistently demonstrated the ability to identify and develop new technologies, manage budgets, and lead teams in the design and integration of complex systems. He is recognized as a technical resource in the field of small hypersonic vehicles, and is skilled in computational fluid dynamics, wind tunnel testing, and aircraft design.
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Dr. Mark Bateup has spent a career spanning 25 years in rocketry and hypersonics within the science and technology research group of the Australian Department of Defence.
A large part of his career has been involved in flight trials and experimentation, both at ground-test facilities and through free-flight trials. He has investigated rocket motor service-life extension for solid rocket motors for a range of missile systems and human safety-critical ejection systems, such as on the F-111 aircraft. His PhD in Aerospace from the University of Queensland involved investigation of hydrocarbon fuel in a scramjet duct. This research was conducted within one of Australia’s free-piston reflected shock tubes.
Mark was a critical team member of the USA-Australian collaboration in the Hypersonic International Flight Research and Experimentation (HIFiRE) Program as well as its predecessors: HyCAUSE and HyShot. These programs had a combined total of more than a dozen flight trials investigating hypersonic phenomena for both external and internal aerodynamics. He also spent several years in the Australian aerospace industry where he led a team that developed safety templates for rocket and missile systems through Monte Carlo analyses.
He has a passion for education across the STEM domain and is a great believer in the ‘learn by doing’ philosophy. He serves on the Committee of the AIAA Adelaide Section as a lifetime Member of the AIAA.
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Angela brings over 20 years of administrative and client relationship experience to White Eagle Aerospace. As Administrative Director, she is a multitasking pro who juggles an endless stream of administrative duties. She loves connecting with people and she is the first point of contact for our new and existing clients. Besides supporting our team members and clients, she also maintains our website and print media, helps facilitate training events, provides tech support and uses her tenacious research skills to find creative solutions for our company.
Before joining White Eagle Aerospace in 2011, Angela spent many years in the banking industry, working for two of the top financial companies in the world. Her additional time spent in customer service, administrative work and small business work has prepared her well for her current role at White Eagle Aerospace. Just prior to joining the WEA team, she spent one unforgettable year as a nanny for her nephew.
In her spare time, Angela loves practicing yoga, reading, traveling, hiking, biking and exploring the great outdoors.
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J. Terry White is the founder, senior advisor and former president of White Eagle Aerospace. His 50 years of professional aerospace experience includes the NASA Space Shuttle Program, NASA X-43A Flight Research Project, and the United States Navy STANDARD Missile Program. During his far-ranging professional career, Terry has served on the engineering technical staff of Rockwell International, General Dynamics Corporation, Hughes Missile Systems Company, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center and Raytheon Missile Systems. In addition, he has served as an engineering consultant to numerous corporate and private aerospace enterprises.
Terry is a subject matter technical expert in the disciplines of aerodynamics, 6-DOF aerodynamics models, aerothermodynamics, hypersonics, flight simulation, and flight testing.
Terry previously served as manager of the Aerodynamics Department in the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Center at Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona. In this capacity, he was responsible for all aerodynamics work performed at the world’s largest tactical missile producer. He concluded his career with Raytheon in 2010 as a Senior Engineering Fellow in Aerodynamics.
Terry has authored more than 180 technical papers on a wide variety of aero-science and aerospace subjects. His teaching credentials include 15 years as an instructor in the Aerospace Engineering Department of the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 10 years as an instructor in the professional development program at Raytheon and 17 years developing and teaching technical courses at White Eagle Aerospace. Those who have taken Terry’s courses say that he brings an extensive technical knowledge and uncommon instructional skill to the training environment.
Terry is particularly well-known for his inspiring aerospace history presentations, which are intense, technically relevant reviews of significant events in United States aerospace history. He has lectured extensively on aerospace history topics at the USAF Test Pilot School, the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, academia and industry.
Terry and his wife Phyllis reside in Oro Valley, Arizona. They are the happy parents of five remarkable children and the grateful grandparents of nine delightful grandchildren.
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