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Vikram Kapila is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering, serving as Director of the Ph.D. Hub. His research focuses on robotics, control systems, digital health, and STEM education. He holds a B.Tech from Regional Engineering College (India), M.S. from Florida Institute of Technology, and Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Professor Kapila’s work bridges robotics, AI, and blockchain with applications in healthcare and education. He leads the Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Lab, emphasizing hands-on learning and technology integration. His grants include NSF support for projects like wearable sensors for rehabilitation and remote control systems for dialysis machines. He has mentored numerous Ph.D. and master’s students and received awards such as the Jacobs Excellence in Education Award (2011, 2008, 2002) and NYU-Poly’s Leadership Award (2012).
His research spans exergames for movement assessment, tele-rehabilitation, and robotics in K-12 education. Collaborations include projects with Johns Hopkins University and clinical partners. He advocates for inclusive STEM education and has contributed to professional development programs for educators.
