Jiaming Fu

Dr. Jiaming Fu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of West Florida, part of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. He is actively involved in teaching and research, focusing on robotics and dynamic systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Technology (Robotics Track), Purdue University, 2024
• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, 2020
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, 2017

Dr. Fu's research centers on robotics, particularly collaborative and soft robotics, variable stiffness mechanisms, compliant design, grasping, control, and AI in mechanical systems. His work emphasizes safety and adaptability in human-robot interaction, with applications in manufacturing and healthcare. He has published extensively in high-impact journals such as ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics and IEEE conferences including ICRA and ReMAR. His recent publications (2021–2024) highlight innovations in variable stiffness actuators, force sensing, rehabilitation robotics, and intelligent control. He holds multiple pending patents in robotic grippers and rehabilitation tools. Dr. Fu teaches Dynamic Systems and leads the BattleBots Enterprise Project, fostering hands-on learning.

Scientific Awards:

• ASME Top Senior Award

Dr. Fu actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology, ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, and conferences like IEEE BioRob, ICRA, and IDETC-CIE. He mentors students through research and project-based learning, though specific advisees are not listed. He has not received explicit grant mentions in the text, but his patent activity and publication record suggest funded research. He is involved in enterprise teams like BattleBots, promoting student innovation in robotics.