Kooktae Lee

Dr. Kooktae Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. He leads the ICON Lab (Innovative Control Of Networked multi-agent systems Laboratory), focusing on distributed control systems for multi-agent robotics. His research bridges theoretical frameworks and practical applications in areas like UAV optimization and environmental monitoring.

Education:

• Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University (2015)
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Korea University (2008)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Korea University (2006)

Research Focus: Dr. Lee's work centers on uncertainty quantification in networked systems, asynchronous algorithms, and multi-objective optimization for robotics. Key applications include autonomous exploration, infrastructure inspection, and adaptive resource allocation using heterogeneous robot teams. The ICON Lab develops novel approaches to handle communication delays and packet drops in distributed systems.

Lab Resources: The ICON Lab employs advanced computational tools to model multi-agent interactions and optimize exploration strategies. Current projects emphasize real-world deployment of intelligent systems for time-critical missions.