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Todd Murphey is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Master of Science in Robotics Program at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. He leads the Center for Robotics and Biosystems and holds roles in academic administration, including directing robotics education initiatives. His work bridges control theory, robotics, and embodied intelligence.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Control and Dynamical Systems from California Institute of Technology (Pasadena, CA)
- B.S. in Mathematics (summa cum laude) from University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)
Research Interests focus on computational methods in data-driven control, information theory in physical systems, and embodied intelligence. Example projects include robotic exploration via mechanical contact, human-in-the-loop control, and shared control systems. His work often explores topics like reinforcement learning, swarm robotics, and human-robot collaboration.
Awards include the National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2006) and membership in the Defense Science Study Group (2014-2015). He served as Editor for IEEE Transactions on Robotics (2014-2018) and is currently on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board.
Teaching and Outreach include developing the Coursera MOOC 'Everything Is the Same: Modeling Engineered Systems' (over 18,000 enrollments) and undergraduate courses ME 314 (Machine Dynamics) and ME 454 (Optimal Control Methods). He emphasizes project-based learning in all courses.
Labs and Teams involve leadership in the Center for Robotics and Biosystems, focusing on interdisciplinary research in robotics, control systems, and embodied AI. Recent projects span colloidal robotics, swarm intelligence, and mechanical computing.
