Hussein Gharakhani

Hussein Gharakhani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University. He specializes in agricultural robotics and automation, focusing on robotic cotton harvesting systems, sensor integration, and precision agriculture applications. His research addresses challenges in end-effector design, object detection, and field testing of robotic prototypes.

Dr. Gharakhani holds a Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering from Mississippi State University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering of Agricultural Machinery from the University of Tehran, and a B.S. in Agricultural Machinery Engineering from the University of Tabriz. His academic background includes roles as a graduate research and teaching assistant, as well as industry experience as a research and application engineer.

His research interests span robotic manipulators, artificial intelligence, 2D/3D perception, and off-road robotics. Key projects include developing vision-guided robotic harvesters, evaluating end-effectors, and exploring UAV applications in cotton farming. His work emphasizes practical solutions to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability through automation.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Dr. Gharakhani’s advising and mentorship activities are not detailed here, though his academic role suggests involvement in graduate student guidance. His research is centered on advancing robotic systems for precision agriculture, with a particular focus on cotton production challenges and robotic harvesting innovations.