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Dr. Mikael Eklund is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University, within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a PhD (2003), MSc (1996), and BSc (1989) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Queen’s University. His research focuses on Autonomous Systems, Nonlinear System Identification and Control, Health Informatics, and Pervasive and Mobile Computing. He has expertise in medical image processing, robotic vehicles, and smart sensors for assisted living.
Education and Work Experience:
- PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Queen’s University (2003)
- MSc and BSc from Queen’s University (1996, 1989)
- Visiting Postdoctoral Scholar at UC Berkeley (2003–2006)
- Adjunct Assistant Professor at Queen’s University (2003)
- Former Teaching Fellow at Queen’s University (1996–2001)
- Industrial experience in flight control system engineering (CAE Inc., 1989–1996)
Research Contributions:
- Developed SensorNet, a wireless infrastructure for assisted living.
- Advanced methods for nonlinear system identification in chemical processes and aerospace systems.
- Pioneered real-time UAV safety protocols and model predictive control algorithms for aerial pursuit-evasion games.
- Explored EMG signal processing for hand force estimation and MEG signal source localization in neuroscience.
Teaching and Outreach:
- Teaches courses like Medical Image Processing and Electric Circuits.
- Active in interdisciplinary projects like the ITALH initiative for elder tech integration.
- Presented at conferences such as IEEE EMBC, ACC, and CDC, emphasizing healthcare IT and autonomous systems.
