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Ken McIsaac is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Western University's Faculty of Engineering. He serves as Chair of the department and Associate Director (Acting) of the Center for Planetary Science and Exploration. As a Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, he combines academic leadership with technical expertise.
- Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (2001)
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1998)
- B.A.Sc. Electrical Engineering, University of Waterloo (1996)
His research focuses on robotics, including mobile robotics, industrial automation, and human-robot interaction, with applications in computer vision for planetary science, assistive devices, and municipal waste management. He has supervised numerous graduate students working on topics such as FPGA acceleration for image processing and teleoperation of lunar rovers.
- USC Honor Roll 2005-2012
- R. Mohan Mathur Award for Teaching Excellence 2005
- Nominated for Edward G. Pleva Award for Teaching Excellence (2008, 2009)
- Nominated for OCUFA Award for Teaching Excellence 2010
As Chair (since 2013) and former Associate Chair (Undergraduate) and Director of Mechatronics, McIsaac has shaped academic programs and research initiatives. His students' projects span visual-servo assistive devices, computer vision for mushroom harvesting, and optimal control algorithms for planetary rovers.
