Alex Sergeyev

Alex Sergeyev is a Professor in the College of Computing at Michigan Technological University, with affiliate appointments in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. He serves as the Graduate Program Director for the MS in Mechatronics and directs the FANUC Certified Industrial Robotics Training Center. His expertise spans robotics, mechatronics, adaptive optics, and industrial automation.

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan Tech
• MS in Physics, Michigan Tech
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Moscow University of Electronics and Automation

His research focuses on mechatronics systems, industrial robotics, robotic vision systems, and hybrid solar harvesting. Recent work includes curriculum development for internationalized mechatronics education, robotic system integration, and PLC modernization. He has secured over $27 million in funding for educational and industrial automation projects.

Key grants include:

• $24.9 million Consortium Grant for Advanced Manufacturing
• $702,324 NSF grant for robotics education partnerships
• $80,775 Teleoperated Robotic Workcell development

A certified FANUC Robotics instructor, Sergeyev leads industry-university collaborations with GM, Ford, and Texas Instruments. He mentors students through the Michigan Tech Child Development Advisory Board and the Worldwide E-Mentoring Network.