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Sanjeev Bedi is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, holding the position of NSERC Design Chair and serving as Director of the IDEAs Clinic. He founded both the Engineering IDEAs Clinic and the NSERC Chair in Immersive Design Engineering Activities (IDEAs). Bedi leads the 5-Axis Surface Machining Lab and previously served as Director of Mechatronics Engineering from 2006 to 2012. He is also a founding faculty member of the Mechatronics Engineering Program at Waterloo.
Education:
- Doctorate in Engineering (1987), University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
- Master's in Mechanical Engineering (1984), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (1982), Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Professor Bedi's research focuses on advanced manufacturing techniques, particularly 5-axis machining, tool path strategies, NC controller design, and surface machining methods. His expertise spans flank milling, gouge detection and avoidance mechanisms, automated polishing, complex curve machining methods (including Principle Axis Method and Multi-Point Method), machined surface evaluation, and surface finish estimation. He has developed innovative approaches like the Drop and Tilt Method for tool positioning in 5-axis machining. His research bridges theoretical computational geometry with practical manufacturing applications, addressing challenges in precision machining of complex surfaces.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on computational methods for 5-axis machining, particularly for tensor product surfaces and triangulated models. His work consistently addresses practical manufacturing challenges while developing novel geometric algorithms. In recent years, he has expanded his research scope to include engineering education, developing innovative approaches to design education and multidisciplinary teamwork training.
As Director of the IDEAs Clinic, Bedi has overseen significant educational initiatives with over 24,000 student contacts and employment of more than 100 co-op students, 10+ research assistants, and 5 sessional lecturers. The clinic has sponsored five courses including engineering and art, experiential engineering modules for MEng students, and practical FEA courses for graduate students.
Professor Bedi has taught several courses in recent years including MTE 100 (Mechatronics Engineering, 2020-2024), MTE 380 (Mechatronics Engineering Design Workshop, 2024), and MTE 481 (Mechatronics Engineering Design Project, 2022-2023), demonstrating his ongoing commitment to engineering education and student development.
