Kiju Lee

Kiju Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution and Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, with a joint appointment in Mechanical Engineering. His affiliations include the Adaptive Robotics and Technology Lab and the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (2008), an M.S.E. from the same institution (2006), and a B.S.E. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from Chung-Ang University (2002).

• Education:
• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University – 2008
• M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University – 2006
• B.S.E., Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Chung-Ang University – 2002

His research focuses on robotics, swarm intelligence, human-robot interaction, and tangible serious games. Recent work includes adaptive robotics systems for multi-terrain navigation, cognitive assessment tools using block games, and swarm-based agricultural automation. His projects bridge robotics with healthcare, education, and environmental monitoring.

His publications highlight advancements in reconfigurable mechanisms (e.g., CLAW, Wheeler robots), swarm algorithms for non-convex coverage, and mixed-reality teleoperation systems. He has contributed to both theoretical frameworks (e.g., entropy-based consensus decision-making) and practical applications like amphibious robotics and crop monitoring.

• Awards:
• 2022 Engineering Genesis Award
• 2021 Charlotte & Walter Buchanan Faculty Fellow

Dr. Lee’s advising and grants emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, though specific grant details are not explicitly listed. His lab, the Adaptive Robotics and Technology Lab, drives innovation in robotic mobility, human-swarm teaming, and tangible interfaces for cognitive assessment.

He maintains an active presence in both academia and industry, with work spanning robotics hardware design, algorithm development, and socio-technical applications of autonomous systems.