Sangtak Park

Sangtak Park is a Post-doctoral fellow (SDE) at the University of Waterloo, working in the Applied nonlinear dynamics laboratory within the Department of Systems Design Engineering. His academic background includes a PhD in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2011), an MASc in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto (2003), and a BASc in Mechanical Engineering from Korea University (1997).

Education:

• PhD in Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo (2011)
• MASc in Aerospace Engineering, University of Toronto (2003)
• BASc in Mechanical Engineering, Korea University (1997)

Park's research spans Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) with emphasis on nonlinear dynamics and control. He develops low-noise precision actuation/measurement circuitry, MEMS-based RF modulators/demodulators for software-defined radio, and high-precision gas/mass sensors. His work extends to magnetometers, electromagnetic actuators, Fourier transform spectrometers using micromirrors on galvanometers, and transdermal ethanol sensor-based vehicle interlock systems. This research portfolio demonstrates integration of theoretical dynamics with practical sensor and actuator applications across biomedical and communication domains.

Park conducts his research under the supervision of Professor Mustafa Yavuz and Professor Eihab Abdurahman within the Applied nonlinear dynamics laboratory at the University of Waterloo.