Andrew H. Fagg

Andrew H. Fagg is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Bioengineering at the University of Oklahoma, holding the Brian E. and Sandra O'Brien Presidential Professorship. He earned his BS from Carnegie Mellon University and MS/PhD from the University of Southern California. His research focuses on computational issues in human-machine symbiosis, including robotics, brain-machine interfaces, and interactive art. He leads the Symbiotic Computing Laboratory and collaborates with the Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (IBEST).

Education:

• Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Southern California
• M.S., Computer Science, University of Southern California
• B.S., Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University

Research Interests:

• Robotics and machine learning
• Brain-machine interfaces
• Computational motor control
• Human-robot interaction
• Interactive art and wearable computing

Recent Projects:

• NSF-funded REU sites on machine learning systems
• Development of robotic assistive devices for infants with cerebral palsy
• Bidirectional brain-machine interface research

Awards:

• Nominated for Outstanding Teacher Award (2002-2003)
• OU Presidential Dream Course recognition (2009)

Advising & Grants:

• Principal investigator for NSF grants on robotic rehabilitation and machine learning
• Collaborations with medical researchers (e.g., Dr. Kolobe on infant locomotion)

Labs & Teams:

• Symbiotic Computing Laboratory (focus: robotics, BMIs, and human-centered AI)
• Partnerships with biomedical engineering and art departments