Ilian Bonev

Ilian Bonev is a Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ETS) in Montreal, Canada. He holds a B.Eng. from Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria, an M.Sc. from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea, and a Ph.D. from Université Laval. He leads the Control and Robotics Laboratory (CoRo) at ETS, focusing on precision robotics, industrial robotics, and parallel robot design.

His research interests include:

• Industrial robotics and automation
• Robot calibration
• Precision robotics
• Parallel robot design
• Analysis of robot singularities
• Intelligent and autonomous systems
• Innovative materials and advanced manufacturing

Prof. Bonev's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on robot calibration techniques, precision machining with industrial robots, and analysis of collaborative robot systems. His work often involves developing novel calibration methods using various metrology equipment like laser trackers, ballbars, and photogrammetry systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding robot singularities and improving the accuracy of industrial robots for applications in aerospace and medical fields.

His notable awards include:

• 2012: CA Excellence Award for Emerging Researcher from École de technologie supérieure
• 2009-2019: Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Precision Robotics

Prof. Bonev has supervised numerous graduate students through doctoral theses, dissertations, and various research projects. His laboratory, CoRo, is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including industrial robots and a full range of metrology equipment such as FARO laser tracker, FARO arm, Renishaw ballbar, and Renishaw interferometry system.

The CoRo laboratory focuses on applied research in collaboration with industry, with major projects in robot calibration, parallel robotics, robotic machining, and redundant robots. Prof. Bonev has developed several innovative robot calibration methods that have been implemented in industry at companies like Messier-Dowty and GE Aviation.