• Journal

    1. Karcher, C., and Haimes, R., A Method of Sequential Log-Convex Programming for Design Optimization. Journal of Optimization and Engineering, July 2022. DOI PDF BibTeX
    2. Karcher, C., Data Fitting with Signomial Programming Compatible Difference of Convex Functions, Journal of Optimization and Engineering, April 2022. DOI PDF BibTeX
    3. Karcher, C., Logspace Sequential Quadratic Programming for Design Optimization, AIAA Journal, February 2022. DOI PDF BibTeX

  • Conference

    1. Lee, D., Karcher, C., Haimes, R., Galbraith, M., and Dannenhoffer, J., A Parametric Design Process Based on Optimization-Guided Incremental Design Decisions. AIAA SciTech Conference, Washington DC, January 2023. (Accepted for Publication)
    2. Karcher, C. and Paley, D. Development of a Prototype Underwater Vehicle for the Low Reynolds Number Regime. AIAA Region I Conference, Ithaca, NY, April 2014. Presentation
    3. Staruk, W., Schmaus, J., Sridharan, A., and Karcher, C. Control and Stability Characteristics of Gamera II: A Human Powered Helicopter. 69th Annual AHS Forum, Phoenix, AZ, May 2013.

  • Thesis and Dissertation

    • Karcher, C. An Optimization Centered Approach to Multifidelity Aircraft Design. PhD Dissertation, MIT, July 2022.
    • Karcher, C. A Heuristic for Including Black Box Analysis Tools into a Geometric Programming Formulation. MS Thesis, MIT, May 2017.

  • Presentations

    1. Karcher, C. Design and Manufacture of the Cockpit and Transmission for a Human Powered Helicopter. Presented at the AIAA Young Professional, Student and Education (YPSE) Conference, Laurel, MD, November 2012.