Nathir Rawashdeh

Nathir Rawashdeh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Computing at Michigan Technological University, with an affiliated appointment in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a member of the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) and Great Lakes Research Center.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 2007
  • MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2003
  • BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 2000

Dr. Rawashdeh's research focuses on unmanned vehicle perception, image analysis, control systems, and mechatronics, with applications in autonomous driving, winter weather adaptation, and industrial automation. His work includes sensor fusion, deep learning, and AI-enhanced manufacturing solutions.

Recent publications highlight advancements in winter weather autonomous driving, UV disinfection robotics, and AI-driven industrial inspection systems. His research spans mechatronics curriculum development, industry 4.0 integration, and cross-cultural educational initiatives.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Member of the IEEE

Dr. Rawashdeh has secured over $2 million in funding from organizations including the NSF, Ford Motor Co., NIST, and the European Commission. His grants support projects like GPU clusters for research, winter weather autonomous driving standards, and UV sterilization robotics.

He leads the Mobile Robotics Lab at Michigan Tech, focusing on collaboration and innovation in autonomous systems and mechatronics research.