Myoungkuk Park

Myoungkuk Park is a **Research Assistant Professor** in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at **Michigan Technological University (MTU)**, within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced control systems for multi-robot systems, autonomous navigation, and smart manufacturing. Notable interests include task allocation, path planning for underwater robots, and optimization of large-scale stochastic processes.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
• MS in Mechanical Engineering, Korea University (South Korea)
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Kyunghee University (South Korea)

Research Interests:

• Multi-Robot System Control and Coordination
• Autonomous Vehicle and Underwater Robot Navigation
• Smart Factory Automation (e.g., automated material handling)
• Reinforcement Learning and Data Analytics for Robotics

Recent Research Trends:

Recent work emphasizes **underwater robotics** (e.g., tethered autonomous underwater vehicles) and **smart warehouse automation** (e.g., autonomous forklift control). Earlier contributions span robotic surveillance algorithms, dynamic programming for perimeter patrol optimization, and heterogeneous multi-robot task scheduling. His publications (2012–2025) reflect expertise in stochastic control, optimization, and algorithmic guarantees for real-world robotic systems.

Advising & Grants:

No specific advisees or grants are listed, but his research is likely supported by MTU’s robotics initiatives and external collaborations.

Labs/Teams:

Affiliated with MTU’s MAE robotics group, though specific lab names are not explicitly stated.