D. Mitchell Wilkes

D. Mitchell Wilkes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. His research focuses on digital signal processing, image processing, and robotics, with applications in medical imaging, manufacturing automation, and cognitive systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (1987), an M.S. from the same institution (1984), and a B.S. from Florida Atlantic University (1981).

Education:

• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Georgia Tech, 1987
• M.S., Electrical Engineering, Georgia Tech, 1984
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, 1981

Research: His work spans signal modeling, sonar systems, and robotics, with notable contributions to friction stir welding automation and neuromorphic decision-making in robots. Over 40 peer-reviewed articles highlight interdisciplinary applications in computer vision, medical imaging, and autonomous systems.
Grants & Patents: He secured NSF funding for adaptive robotics control systems and holds patents in welding process control. His lab collaborations include Vanderbilt's Intelligent Systems Center and interdisciplinary medical engineering projects.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Intelligent Robotics Lab and collaborates with biomedical and manufacturing teams, advancing human-robot interaction and industrial automation.