معرفی
Homayoun Najjaran is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic), cross-listed between departments. He founded the Advanced Control and Intelligent Systems (ACIS) laboratory, focusing on AI, robotics, and control systems. Dr. Najjaran earned his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 2002 and holds a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license in British Columbia. As a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME), he leads research in autonomous systems, industrial automation, and smart manufacturing. His work integrates machine learning, computer vision, and MEMS technologies to enhance system reliability and safety.
Research interests span control systems, robotics, AI-driven manufacturing, and wearable technologies. Notable projects include vacuum bagging leakage prediction in composite manufacturing and sim-to-real domain adaptation for robotics. He collaborates with industry partners in aerospace, healthcare, and automation, emphasizing practical applications. Dr. Najjaran also serves as President of Advanced Engineering Solutions Inc., providing technical consulting services.
Awards & Recognition
- Fellow of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME)
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia
Lab & Collaborations
The ACIS Lab develops AI-driven solutions for industrial automation, human-robot collaboration, and digital twins. Partnerships include aerospace, automotive, and healthcare sectors.
