Sean B. Andersson

Sean B. Andersson is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on optimal estimation, system identification, single particle tracking, robotics, and control theory. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, College Park.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Maryland, College Park)

His work integrates control algorithms with applications in microscopy, nanofabrication, and multi-agent systems. Recent research trends highlight persistent monitoring, trajectory optimization, MRI reconstruction, and dip-pen nanolithography. He has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom now hold positions at institutions like MIT Lincoln Labs, University of Pennsylvania, and Juniper Networks.

Scientific Contributions:

• Developed robust multi-agent control policies for data harvesting
• Advanced single particle tracking with real-time feedback
• Innovated in non-raster scanning probe microscopy
• Optimized sensor scheduling via minimax and semidefinite programming

His lab team combines theoretical and applied research in robotics and control systems, with alumni contributing to academia, industry, and research labs globally.