Christian Hubicki

Christian Hubicki is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He leads the Optimal Robotics Laboratory, focusing on legged robotics, optimal control, and biomechanical modeling. Hubicki holds a PhD in Robotics and Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University, with postdoctoral work at Georgia Tech. His research explores bipedal locomotion, adaptive robot behaviors, and human-inspired robotic design.

Education:

• PhD in Robotics & Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University
• Master's & Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Bucknell University

Research Interests: Robotics, bipedal locomotion, optimal control, biomechanical modeling, and legged robot dynamics. His work emphasizes creating robots that mimic animal agility and safety in dynamic environments.

Awards:

• Best Paper Winner (2019) IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine
• Outstanding Locomotion Paper (ICRA 2022)
• Toyota Research Institute Young Faculty Award (2021)

Labs & Teams: Director of the Optimal Robotics Lab, collaborating on projects like the WaLTER robot and real-time failure-adaptive control systems. Active in academic outreach through talks at universities and TEDx.