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Dr. Jaho Seo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering at Ontario Tech University, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo and has extensive experience in academia and industry. His research focuses on mechatronics, autonomous systems, intelligent construction/agriculture machinery, and control systems.
Education:
- PhD (Mechanical Engineering), University of Waterloo, 2011
- M.Ing (MSc in Mechanical Engineering), École de Technologie Supérieure (Montreal), 2006
- BSc (Agricultural Machinery & Process Engineering), Seoul National University, 1999
Research Interests:
Dr. Seo specializes in mechatronics, autonomous mobile machines, and intelligent systems. His work emphasizes safety-control mechanisms, electro-hydraulic systems, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation. He has developed algorithms for autonomous excavation, vehicle dynamics, and sensor integration.
Professional Activities:
- Board Member, IT Convergence Technology Division of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers (2016–2017)
- Local Arrangement Co-Chair, 30th Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems Annual Conference (2015)
- Government R&D evaluator for Korean ministries (2014–2017)
Awards:
- Multiple Best Conference Paper Awards (2014–2016)
- KIMM Technical Support Award (2015)
- University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship (2009–2011)
Grants & Labs:
He leads the AVeC Lab (Automated Vehicle and Construction Lab). His grants focus on autonomous systems, safety-control, and energy-efficient machinery. He has secured funding for projects related to excavator automation and agricultural machinery.
Future Work:
Dr. Seo is advancing autonomous construction equipment, real-time safety systems, and sustainable agricultural technologies. His lab collaborates with industry partners to commercialize innovations in electro-hydraulic systems and machine learning.
