Reza Moheimani

Reza Moheimani is Professor and James Von Ehr Distinguished Chair in the Department of Systems Engineering within the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas. He leads cutting-edge research in nanotechnology and precision control systems, directing the Laboratory for Dynamics and Control of Nanosystems (LDCN). His work bridges theoretical systems engineering with practical applications in micro- and nano-scale instrumentation.

Moheimani holds a PhD and Master's in Electrical Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia, and a Bachelor's from Shiraz University, Iran. His academic journey includes establishing the LDCN at the University of Newcastle, Australia, where he was an Australian Research Council Future Fellow.

His research focuses on control systems for nanoscale manipulation, particularly in MEMS and atomic-scale devices. Key areas include nanopositioning accuracy (achieving atomic-scale precision of 0.25nm), scanning probe microscopy, and micro-mechatronic systems. Recent work emphasizes high-bandwidth control, sensor design, and atomic-scale fabrication techniques for semiconductor devices.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward hybrid control methodologies (e.g., HIGS systems), real-time estimation for nanoscale imaging, and multi-actuator integration for precision motion. His work spans theoretical control frameworks and hardware implementations, with increasing focus on AI-driven optimization and quantum-scale applications.

• IEEE Control System Technology Award
• IFAC Industrial Achievement Award (2023)
• ASME Nyquist Lecture Award (2022)
• Fellow of IEEE, IFAC, and Institute of Physics (UK)

Moheimani mentors PhD students in MEMS and nanosystems research, with recent graduates like Hazhir Mahmoodi Nasrabadi (now at Apple) and Hamed Alemansour. His DARPA-funded work through Zyvex Labs' Atoms to Product Program drives innovation in atomic-scale manufacturing, while his laboratory develops instrumentation for nanotechnology commercialization.

The Laboratory for Dynamics and Control of Nanosystems (LDCN) employs a multidisciplinary team to advance nanoscale interrogation and manipulation technologies, with recent breakthroughs in silicon-tip STM and high-speed AFM imaging.