Hussein A. Abdullah

Hussein A. Abdullah is a Professor at the University of Guelph's School of Engineering, part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on rehabilitation robotics, assistive devices, and biomedical robotics, with over 90 publications in international journals and conferences. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechatronics from the University of Glasgow and has held academic positions at institutions in Oman and Kuwait. His work includes developing therapeutic robotic systems for stroke rehabilitation, assistive feeding robots, and intelligent real-time robotic systems for greenhouse operations. He has secured funding from NSERC, NRC, and other organizations.

Education: B.Sc. (Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad), M.Sc. (Robotics, University of Glasgow), Ph.D. (Mechatronics, University of Glasgow). Professional affiliations include Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and editorial roles in robotics journals. Current research emphasizes assistive technologies, thermal energy storage systems, and spinal cord injury treatment through robotics and thermal modeling.

Research Themes: Rehabilitation robotics for limb impairments, assistive devices for daily living, and advanced automation. His lab facilities include robot arms, virtual reality platforms, and CAD tools. He collaborates with industry partners on projects like smart door access systems and thermal energy storage solutions.

Grants and Partnerships: Funded by NSERC, NRC, OMAFRA, and OCE. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in healthcare robotics, energy systems, and sustainable technologies.