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Robert E. Parkin is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Robotics at the Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell. His research spans Solar Energy, Robotics, and Manufacturing.
Education:
- D.I.C (1965), Imperial College, University of London
- Ph.D. (1965), Imperial College, University of London
- B.S. in Engineering (1962), University of London
Dr. Parkin's research interests include Robotics, Control, and Manufacturing. He has developed simple, robust, and efficient sorting algorithms in group technology for factory applications. His work in solar energy focuses on solar angles and optical properties of materials for solar systems.
His publications show a progression from robotics in the 1980s to manufacturing systems in the 1990s and 2000s, and more recently solar energy. The solar energy papers address geometric and material aspects, while the manufacturing work centers on algorithmic improvements in group technology.
Awards and Honors:
- Plymouth Major Award
- National Research council award (2000)
- University Scholar (1985)
- Keynote speaker (1985) - Combustion Engineering, Alexandria, VA
Information regarding student advising and research grants was not mentioned in the source material.
Dr. Parkin is affiliated with the Center for Energy Innovation at UMass Lowell.
