Inna Sharf

Inna Sharf is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, McGill University. She is affiliated with the Aerospace Mechatronics Laboratory, focusing on dynamics, control, and robotics. Her work spans space robotics, UAVs, forestry automation, and multibody systems.

• Ph.D., University of Toronto
• B.ASc., University of Toronto

Her research interests include:

• Dynamics and control of robotic systems
• Space robotics for debris removal and on-orbit servicing
• Unmanned aerial vehicles (quadrotors, indoor airships)
• Forestry robotics for tree-harvesting automation
• Multibody dynamics and contact modeling

Recent publications emphasize:

• Control algorithms for quadrotors and UAV swarms
• De-orbitation strategies using natural resonances
• Motion planning under dynamic constraints
• Thermalling and energy-efficient flight for gliders
• Collaborative payload transport and adaptive control
• Tether and net-based debris capture systems