William Clark

William Clark is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Ohio University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He is based at Morton Hall 527 on the Athens Campus and specializes in geometric mechanics, hybrid systems, and robotic perception.

Education:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Ohio University, 2015
• Ph.D. in Applied & Interdisciplinary Mathematics, University of Michigan, 2020

His research lies at the intersection of applied mathematics and robotics, focusing on geometric mechanics, particularly Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, nonholonomic constraints, and stability analysis. He also investigates hybrid systems, including Zeno phenomena and invariant structures in impact systems, with applications to locomotion and control. A third pillar of his work is robotic perception, where he develops geometric and gradient-based methods for sensor registration and pose estimation, often leveraging machine learning techniques.

His publications reveal a strong trend in using geometric and topological methods to analyze complex dynamical systems, especially those involving discontinuities and constraints. His work bridges pure mathematical theory with practical applications in robotics and autonomous systems.

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