Nina Mahmoudian

Nina Mahmoudian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Maryland. Dr. Mahmoudian is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award (2015) and Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program Award (2015), and was recognized as an Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Education (2016).

• Research Interests
  • Robotics
  • Marine Robotics
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Energy Autonomy
  • Control Systems

Her research focuses on developing control systems for autonomous vehicles in harsh environments, particularly addressing challenges in underwater and aerial robotics. Recent publications highlight advancements in underwater glider control, vision-driven UAV river navigation, and multi-robot energy replenishment systems.

• Scientific Awards
  • NSF CAREER Award (2015)
  • ONR Young Investigator Program (2015)
  • Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Education (2016)

Dr. Mahmoudian actively contributes to STEM education through robotics programs and has pioneered low-cost educational platforms like the GUPPIE underwater robot.