Mikael EklundView profile
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Dr. Mikael Eklund is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University, within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a PhD (2003), MSc (1996), and BSc (1989) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Queen’s University. His research focuses on Autonomous Systems , Nonlinear System Identification and Control , Health Informatics , and Pervasive and Mobile Computing . He has expertise in medical image processing, robotic vehicles, and smart sensors for assisted living. Education and Work Experience : - PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Queen’s University (2003) - MSc and BSc from Queen’s University (1996, 1989) - Visiting Postdoctoral Scholar at UC Berkeley (2003–2006) - Adjunct Assistant Professor at Queen’s University (2003) - Former Teaching Fellow at Queen’s University (1996–2001) - Industrial experience in flight control system engineering (CAE Inc., 1989–1996) Research Contributions : - Developed SensorNet, a wireless infrastructure for assisted living. - Advanced methods for nonlinear system identification in chemical processes and aerospace systems. - Pioneered real-time UAV safety protocols and model predictive control algorithms for aerial pursuit-evasion games. - Explored EMG signal processing for hand force estimation and MEG signal source localization in neuroscience. Teaching and Outreach : - Teaches courses like Medical Image Processing and Electric Circuits. - Active in interdisciplinary projects like the ITALH initiative for elder tech integration. - Presented at conferences such as IEEE EMBC, ACC, and CDC, emphasizing healthcare IT and autonomous systems.







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