Robin Chhabra

Robin Chhabra is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair, Tier 2 in Autonomous Space Robotics and Mechatronics at Carleton University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He founded and directs the Autonomous Space Robotics and Mechatronics Lab (ASRoM-Lab). His academic journey includes a BASc from Sharif University of Technology, and MASc/PhD in Mechatronics and Space Robotics from the University of Toronto, with a postdoc at the University of Calgary focusing on Geometric Mechanics and Control.

Research Interests: Robotics, Nonlinear Control, Multibody Systems, Lie Groupoids, Mechatronics, Multi-objective Optimization, and Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation. Applications include space debris removal, planetary rovers, and autonomous space systems.

Key Achievements: Developed geometric reduction techniques for mechanical systems, contributed to space robotics missions (e.g., ExoMars), and holds a Canada Research Chair. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical space applications.

Advising & Grants: Seeks students with controls/robotics backgrounds for advanced research in space robotics. Prioritizes domestic applicants with nonlinear control expertise and international students with strong academic credentials. Students collaborate with leading space industries like MDA.

Labs & Teams: Director of ASRoM-Lab, focusing on autonomous robotics for space exploration and mechatronics innovation.