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Eric Lanteigne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa, serving as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. He holds a PhD from the Royal Military College of Canada (2011), and B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. degrees from the University of Ottawa (2003, 2006). His research focuses on mechanisms design, uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs), airship systems, slung payload control, and non-linear control strategies.
Education:
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Royal Military College of Canada (2011)
- M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa (2006)
- B.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa (2003)
Research interests include:
- Uninhabited aerial vehicle (UAV) design and control
- Airship dynamics and structural optimization
- Path planning and non-linear control systems
- Robotics applications in agriculture and environmental monitoring
- Multi-body dynamic modeling
- Energy harvesting for transportation systems
Recent work emphasizes lighter-than-air UAVs, multibody aerial systems, and reinforcement learning for payload stabilization. His projects address challenges in autonomous systems coordination and environmental sensor deployment. He currently teaches the capstone design course for mechanical engineering students.
Advising and grants involve mentoring students in advanced mechanical design and collaborating on industrial projects such as agricultural robotics and energy-efficient UAV systems. His lab focuses on experimental validation of control algorithms and aerodynamic performance optimization.
