Joshua Marshall

Joshua Marshall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Queen's University, cross-appointed to Mechanical and Materials Engineering. He serves as Interim Director of Ingenuity Labs Research Institute and leads the Offroad Robotics research group (formerly Mining Systems Laboratory). Previously, he held positions at Carleton University and MDA, Inc.

Education:

• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto (specializing in systems control)

Research Interests:

Dr. Marshall specializes in field robotics for mining, space, and industrial applications. His work integrates control systems engineering, localization and mapping, and mechatronics to develop autonomous solutions for harsh environments. Key focus areas include mobile robot navigation, sensor fusion, and real-world deployment challenges in underground and extraterrestrial settings.

Publication Trends:

His 2022-2025 publications reveal dominant themes in autonomous industrial vehicle control (motor graders, excavators), marine robotics (uncrewed surface vessels), and terrain/material classification. Work consistently combines model predictive control with machine learning (Gaussian processes, reinforcement learning) for dynamic environment adaptation. Multi-robot systems and simulation-to-real transfer represent emerging research directions.

Professional Recognition:

• Senior Member of IEEE
• Associate Editor, IEEE Control Systems Society Conference Editorial Board
• Senior Editor, IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)

Research Impact:

Dr. Marshall's Offroad Robotics group develops technologies featured in the Canada Science and Technology Museum's 'From Earth to Us' exhibit. His work bridges academic research with industry applications through collaborations with MDA and international institutions like Örebro University, though specific grant details are not provided in source materials.

Leadership:

He directs both the Offroad Robotics research group and Ingenuity Labs Research Institute, fostering interdisciplinary innovation in robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent technologies for real-world implementation in mining, space exploration, and environmental monitoring.