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Dr. Hakki Erhan Sevil is an Associate Professor in the Department of Intelligent Systems and Robotics at the University of West Florida, within the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and has extensive research experience in robotics, intelligent systems, and autonomous control. His work spans theoretical and applied domains, focusing on resilient and intelligent robotic systems.
- Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology
Dr. Sevil's research interests lie at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and control systems. He specializes in autonomous navigation, fault detection and isolation (FDI), multi-agent coordination, computer vision, and bio-inspired computational methods. His work emphasizes real-world implementation in unmanned and self-sustained systems, particularly in challenging environments.
His recent publications and projects highlight a strong trend toward intelligent, resilient, and distributed robotic systems. Themes include entropy-based behavior modeling for UAV swarms, assistive robotics for household tasks, post-disaster damage assessment using aerial vision, and advanced guidance for GPS-denied navigation. These reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining machine learning, control theory, and robotics engineering.
- 2024 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, UWF
- 2024 Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award, UWF
- DURIP Grant ($478,000) from ONR (with IHMC)
- USDA Grant ($728,000) with New Mexico State University
- US Air Force SBIR/STTR Grant ($110,000) with Catalano Aerospace
- AFWERX Funding for Distributed Behavior Research
Dr. Sevil actively mentors Ph.D. and M.S. students and leads the Sevil Research Group, which has secured multiple internal and external grants from NSF, NASA, ARL, ONR, and USDA. He has served as PI and Co-PI on funded projects and advises student teams that have won national awards. His lab, the Intelligent Systems and Robotics Lab, is highlighted in university communications and national challenges. The group collaborates with IHMC, NMSU, and industry partners, fostering innovation in autonomous systems.
The Sevil Research Group operates within the Intelligent Systems and Robotics Lab at UWF, conducting cutting-edge research in autonomous navigation, swarm intelligence, and resilient robotics. The lab collaborates with the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC), New Mexico State University, and private aerospace firms. It supports student-led projects, participates in national robotics challenges, and maintains active GitHub repositories for open research dissemination.
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