Panos S Shiakolas

Dr. Panos S. Shiakolas is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. He earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (1992) and BS/MS at The University of Texas at Austin (1986/1988). His career spans robotics, additive manufacturing, medical diagnostics, and control systems, with a focus on micro-devices for medical applications and human-robot interaction. He has mentored numerous students in competitive design contests and developed educational testbeds for robotics and control systems.

Research Emphasis: 1) Micro-scale biomedical devices for diagnostics/prognostics in confined anatomical spaces; 2) Additive manufacturing process monitoring; 3) Human-robot interaction for assistive prosthetics; 4) Engineering education pedagogy. His publications cover robotic calibration, laser micromachining, medical device design, and finite element analysis. Awards include multiple Research Excellence Awards at UTA, best paper recognitions, and industry-sponsored design competition wins. He holds memberships in ASME and the National Academy of Inventors.