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Kaiyu Hang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rice University, where he directs the Robotics and Physical Interactions Lab (RobotΠ Lab). His research spans multiple domains of robotics with a focus on physical interaction systems. Before joining Rice, he completed his postdoc at Yale University, earned his Ph.D./M.Sc. at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and received his B.Eng. from Xi'an Jiaotong University. His research interests include robotic manipulation, grasping, in-hand manipulation, optimization, planning, learning, estimation, and control systems. He develops algorithms that enable robots to physically interact with other robots, people, and the world across scales from small grasping tasks to large-scale dual-arm and multi-robot manipulation systems. His work has practical applications in factories, kitchens, hospitals, warehouses, and construction sites. His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in in-hand manipulation techniques, energy-efficient drone operations, and benchmarking frameworks for robotic grasping. The 2025 IROS papers accepted highlight his leadership in developing standardized competition frameworks for evaluating robotic manipulation capabilities across diverse hardware platforms. ASME Rising Star of Mechanical Engineering (2024) NSF CAREER Award (2023) Multiple finalist awards at IEEE-RAS Humanoids and ICRA conferences Junior Fellowship Award from Institute for Advanced Study, HKUST (2017-2018) As an educator, he has taught multiple robotics courses including COMP 462/562: Introduction to Modern Robotics and COMP 461: Senior Design in A Robotized World. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the Rice Robotics Club and participates in graduate admissions. His lab actively recruits Ph.D. students and offers research opportunities for undergraduate and master's students who have completed core robotics courses.

• Robotics
• Robotic Manipulation
• Grasping
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Dr. Foong Shaohui is an Associate Professor and Associate Head at the Engineering Product Development (EPD) pillar of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), with prior experience as a Visiting Assistant Professor at MIT's Mechanical Engineering department (2011). He leads the Aerial Innovation Research (AIR) Laboratory @ SUTD and actively collaborates with Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and medical institutions like National University Hospital (NUH) and Changi General Hospital (CGH). PhD, MS, and BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (2005-2010) Research Interests span multiple domains: Robotics & UAVs : Nature-inspired aerial craft design (Project MONOCO), hybrid flight dynamics, and transformable rotorcraft Medical Device Innovation : Magnetic localization systems for nasogastric tubes and ventriculostomy procedures Engineering Education : Design-Centric pedagogy and pre-university Aerial Craft Workshops Autonomous Systems : Deep tunnel sewer inspection drones (NRF/PUB funded) and soft robotics Scientific Contributions include patented magnetic localization technologies (licensed to Medergo Pte. Ltd.), over 20 peer-reviewed publications, and 5 granted patents. His work bridges aerospace engineering with biomedical applications through innovative mechatronic solutions. Best Application Paper Award at SCIS & ISIS (2014) Research Grants include projects funded by Singapore's National Research Foundation (NRF), Public Utilities Board (PUB), and National University Hospital partnerships. He mentors PhD/Master's students through interdisciplinary research in aerial robotics and medical device development.

• Robotics
• Electronics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
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Gerd Bruder is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida , affiliated with the Department of Computer Science . He previously held positions as a Research Associate Professor at UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training (2016-2022), Post-Doc at University of Hamburg (2014-2016), and Post-Doc at University of Würzburg (2011-2014). Habilitation : Computer Science, University of Hamburg (2017) Ph.D. : Computer Science, University of Münster (2011) M.Sc. : Computer Science (minor in Mathematics), University of Münster (2009) Research Interests : Gerd Bruder's work focuses on Extended Reality (XR) systems, spanning Virtual Reality (VR) , Augmented Reality (AR) , and Mixed Reality (MR) . Key areas include human factors , digital twins , 3D user interfaces , and perceptual modeling , with applications in healthcare, military operations, architecture, and smart environments. Recent Publications highlight innovations in XR locomotion , trust calibration with autonomous agents, spatial cognition , and haptic-visual integration . His 2025 articles address task-switching efficiency in XR and collaborative mixed reality design. Scientific Awards : Best Paper at ACM VRST 2023 2021 TechConnect Innovation Award Best Demo at ACM SUI 2021 Multiple Best Paper Awards (2016-2023) Best Poster & Demo Awards (2015-2020) Patents include systems for medical simulation , smart environment interruption management , and adaptive AR interfaces . His work bridges academic research and practical applications across VR, AR, and MR domains.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
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Leonardo Chamorro is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with affiliations in Earth Science and Environmental Change, Aerospace Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, renewable energy systems, and turbulence modeling. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2010) and has held academic positions at UIUC since 2013, advancing to Full Professor in 2024. Chamorro's work spans experimental and theoretical investigations of wind and hydrokinetic energy, geophysical flows, and particle dynamics. His research group, the Renewable Energy & Turbulent Environment Group (RE-TE-G), explores topics like tidal flow multifractality, vortex dynamics, and bio-inspired robotics. Key achievements include Nature and Lab on a Chip cover articles, and contributions to turbulence modeling for tidal energy systems. He has received awards such as the Best Paper Award in Energies (2018) and recognition for pandemic-related research (2021). His editorial roles include associate editorships at journals like Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy and Frontiers in Energy Research . Chamorro has supervised numerous graduate students and postdocs, contributing to over 150 peer-reviewed publications since 2009.

• Aero/Hydrodynamics
• Wind and Hydrokinetic Energy
• Advanced Flow Diagnostics
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Robert J. Wood is the Harry Lewis and Marlyn McGrath Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. His primary academic focus is in Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering. Wood leads the Microrobotics Lab, located in the Science and Engineering Complex, and his research bridges robotics, bioengineering, and materials science. His work emphasizes biomimetic design principles, with notable projects including the RoboBee series (featuring crane fly-inspired landing mechanisms), springtail-mimicking jumping robots, and medical devices inspired by tapeworm anchoring systems. These innovations aim to advance soft robotics, surgical tools, and autonomous systems. Wood's research has been featured in recent breakthroughs such as soft-landing mechanisms for microrobots (2025), high-leap jumping robots (2025), and bio-inspired medical anchoring systems (2024). His lab focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex engineering challenges through nature-inspired solutions. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though his lab's advanced projects suggest significant external funding and mentorship roles. The Microrobotics Lab serves as a hub for cutting-edge research in microscale systems and biomedical engineering applications.

• Microrobotics
• Materials Science
• Robotics
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Soo Jeon is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley (2007) and prior degrees from Seoul National University. His research focuses on mechatronics, dynamic systems, and control, with applications in robotics, autonomous systems, and precision motion control. He has held roles as Assistant Professor (2009–2015), Associate Professor (2015–2024), and Full Professor (2024–present). Professor Jeon’s expertise includes intelligent sensing and control for mechatronic systems, nonlinear dynamics, and autonomous systems. He has received notable awards such as the 2022 Engineer of the Year Award (AKCSE/KOFST), 2015 NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement, and 2010 ASME Rudolf Kalman Best Paper Award. He serves as an Associate Editor for several journals, including the ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems and IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. His research interests span robotics, control systems, and automation, with recent work on autonomous navigation, tactile exploration, and model predictive control. He supervises graduate students in MASc and PhD programs and teaches courses like ME 649 (Control of Machines and Processes) and ME 360 (Introduction to Control Systems). Jeon holds patents in areas like low-power magnetic locks and remote plasma source seasoning. His lab, the Waterloo Mechanical Systems & Control Laboratory (WMSCL), focuses on advanced mechatronics and robotics projects, including collaborations with international institutions such as the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM).

• Mechatronics
• Robotics
• Control Systems
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Cynthia Sung is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics department at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science, with secondary appointments in Computer and Information Science and Electrical and Systems Engineering. She directs the Sung Robotics Lab, focusing on computational methods for robot design, origami robotics, planning for distributed systems, and fabrication of reconfigurable systems. Her lab is funded by NSF, ONR, ARO, NASA, and Penn Health-Tech. Her research spans four key areas: Computational co-design integrating mechanical, electronic, and software components Soft/origami robotics leveraging compliance for adaptable systems Distributed planning for multi-robot coordination Novel fabrication techniques for deployable structures Publications show consistent focus on robotic mechanisms with recent trends in magnetic origami reconfiguration (2025), underwater jet coordination (2025), educational robotics kits (2025), and tunable-stiffness actuators (2024). Article keywords predominantly fall in Robotics, Material Science, and Control Systems. Awards & Recognition ONR Young Investigator Award (2023) NSF CAREER Award (2019) Johnson & Johnson Women in STEM2D Scholars Award (2020) Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award (2017) Research Teams & Advising Leads the GRASP Lab-affiliated Sung Robotics group. Current doctoral students include Zhiyuan Yang (jet propulsion), Daniel Feshbach (kinematic design), and Gabriel Unger (reconfigurable structures). Recent graduates include Yipeng Zhang (MSc, SALP robotics) and Christopher Kim (PhD, self-sensing actuators).

• Computational Robotics
• Origami Robotics
• Soft Robotics
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Alexis Lussier Desbiens is an Associate Professor at the Université de Sherbrooke in the Department of Mechanical Engineering , Faculty of Engineering. He co-founded several research labs and initiatives including NSERC CREATE CoRoM (Collaborative Robotics in Manufacturing) and NSERC CREATE UTILI (Uninhabited Aircraft Systems Training). His work bridges robotics, mechanical design, and sports equipment innovation. PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University, 2012) BEng in Mechanical Engineering (Université de Sherbrooke, 2005) Postdoctoral Research (Harvard University, 2013) His research focuses on robotics and automation , particularly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with bioinspired design principles for mechanical intelligence. Key areas include: Autonomous UAV perching and climbing Hybrid locomotion systems Sports equipment dynamics (skis, hockey sticks) Magnetorheological actuator applications Conservation biology tools via aerial sampling Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in robotics , sports engineering , and ecological monitoring . His projects often integrate mechanical design with environmental or human-centric applications. Scientific recognition includes: Best Student Paper (IEEE SMC, 2021) Best Poster (ISEA, 2020) National Geographic Explorer (2020) CSME Gold Medal (2005) Current grants (2020-2023) include: $339,000 - High-performance UAV for power line interactions $1.65M - NSERC CREATE UTILI training program $120,000 - Intelligent hockey stick development He also leads the CREATEK Research Lab and maintains global collaborations with institutions like Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, and EPFL.

• Robotics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Mechatronics
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Florian Muijres is an Associate Professor and Chairholder at the Experimental Zoology Group, Wageningen University & Research, where he leads the Animal Flight Lab. His research focuses on the biomechanics, aerodynamics, and flight control of natural flyers such as insects, birds, and bats, with applications in bio-inspired robotics and ecological solutions like mosquito traps and flapping-wing drones. He holds a PhD from Lund University (Sweden) and conducted postdoctoral research at the Dickinson Lab, University of Washington (USA). Research Interests: Merging experimental and computational methods, his work explores primary research on flight mechanics (e.g., mosquito evasion, butterfly gliding) and applied studies (e.g., drone design, pollinator behavior in greenhouses). His lab uses advanced videography and robotic models to study flight dynamics under real-world conditions. Labs & Teams: The Animal Flight Lab collaborates with biologists, physicists, and engineers to investigate flight adaptations in mosquitoes, bumblebees, and pied flycatchers. Projects include developing high-efficiency traps and analyzing flight performance in complex environments.

• Aerodynamics
• Animal Flight Mechanics
• Bio-inspired Robotics
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Alireza Ramezani is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, leading the SiliconSynapse Lab. He focuses on bio-inspired robotics, nonlinear systems, and robot locomotion, with a particular emphasis on morphological design and control inspired by biological systems. His work integrates control theory and experimental robotics to develop robots capable of navigating confined spaces, such as caves and ducts, using mechanisms derived from bat movements. Education : PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan (2014) MS, Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zurich (2010) BSc, Mechanical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (2007) Research Interests : Design of robots with non-traditional morphologies Nonlinear feedback control systems Legged and fluidic-based locomotion Bio-inspired robotics and biology-driven engineering Awards : 2024 ASME Rising Star Award 2024 NSF CAREER Award 2022 NASA Game Changing Program Award Science Magazine Top 5% Research Output (2020) Advising & Labs : Ramezani mentors students in projects like the NASA-funded “Crater Observing Bio-inspired Rolling Articulator” and oversees the SiliconSynapse Lab, which develops robots for space exploration and confined environments. Notable advisees include Henry Noyes, a NASA Space Technology Fellow. Labs/Teams : His lab collaborates with institutions like NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) on projects such as the Mars Multi-modal Morphing (M4) Rover and bio-inspired snake robots for lunar crater exploration.

• Robotics
• Control Theory
• Nonlinear Systems
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Jiefeng Sun serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering within Arizona State University's School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy. His research program centers on designing artificial-muscle-driven robots that replicate biological adaptivity through advanced modeling and control systems. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Robotics and Control from Colorado State University (2022) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Dalian University of Technology (2017) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lanzhou University of Technology (2014) Dr. Sun's research integrates soft robotics, artificial muscles, and adaptive control to create morphologically intelligent systems. His work spans aerial robotics, wearable exoskeletons, and biomimetic locomotion, with emphasis on shape-changing mechanisms and energy-efficient actuation that enables robots to operate in unstructured environments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant themes in twisted-and-coiled actuators, tensegrity structures, and physics-informed control methods. Key trends include variable-stiffness systems for wearable devices, data-efficient simulation techniques using Koopman operators, and bistable mechanisms for aerial grasping applications. His research excellence has been recognized through: Finalist for Best Student Paper Award at IEEE/RSJ IROS 2018 Reviewer of the Year 2021 for Smart Materials and Structures Journal 2022 DARPA Riser designation Dr. Sun actively recruits graduate students for robotics research and has secured significant funding including DARPA support. He teaches core courses including System Dynamics and Control I (MAE 318) while supervising thesis research and applied projects through MAE 599 and MAE 792. He directs the Sun Robotics Lab (https://sunroboticslab.github.io), which collaborates across biomechanics, materials science, and control theory to develop next-generation adaptive robotic systems with applications in healthcare, exploration, and human augmentation.

• Soft Robotics
• Artificial Muscles
• Robotics
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Luis Sentis is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin and holds the Frank and Kay Reese Endowed Professorship in Engineering . He leads the Human Centered Robotics Laboratory, focusing on control systems, human-robot interaction, and exoskeleton robotics. His affiliations include UT Austin's Good Systems initiative and Apptronik Systems as an innovation advisor. Ph.D. , Electrical Engineering, Stanford University B.S. , Telecommunications and Electronics Engineering, Polytechnic University of Catalonia His research spans humanoid robotics , agile manipulation , autonomous systems , and human-robot teaming . Recent work emphasizes FAIR datasets , EEG monitoring , and collision detection for legged robots, with applications in industrial automation and ethical AI. Scientific awards include the NASA Elite Team Award and La Caixa Foundation Fellowship . Funding sources include DARPA , NSF , NASA , and ONR .

• Robotics
• Humanoid Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
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Guoquan Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. He holds a B.Eng. in Automation from the University of Science and Technology, Beijing (2002), and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Robotics from the University of Minnesota (2009 and 2012). Prior to his current role, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). His research focuses on robotics, computer vision, and autonomous systems, emphasizing probabilistic perception, estimation, and control for ground, aerial, and underwater vehicles. He leads the development of the OpenVINS platform for visual-inertial estimation and has contributed to advancements in SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), sensor fusion, and multi-robot coordination. Education: B.Eng in Automation (Electrical Engineering), University of Science and Technology, Beijing, 2002 M.Sc. in Robotics, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2009 Ph.D. in Robotics, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2012 His research interests span robotics, computer vision, and autonomous systems , with a focus on: Visual-inertial navigation and SLAM Sensor fusion (LiDAR, IMU, camera) Autonomous vehicle control and safety Multi-robot cooperative localization His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize robust algorithms for navigation in GPS-denied environments, real-time sensor calibration, and dataset development for aerial visual localization. He has pioneered techniques like decoupled error-state estimation and consistent parallel frameworks for SLAM. Labs/Teams: Leads the development of the OpenVINS research platform, focusing on visual-inertial state estimation. Collaborates on projects involving human-swarm interactions and resilient ground vehicle navigation.

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Robot Learning
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Philippe Souères is a Researcher at LAAS-CNRS (Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems) within the University of Toulouse. He leads the Gepetto team, focusing on advanced robotics, humanoid motion generation, and the integration of human biomechanics into robotic systems. His work bridges robotics, neuroscience, and biomechanics, emphasizing optimal control, sensor-based systems, and human-robot interaction. Research interests include robot control (optimal control, nonlinear systems), neurosciences (human motor control, sensorimotor integration), and biomechanics (organization of human movement). Notable contributions include models for humanoid locomotion, human-like motion generation using inverse dynamics, and studies on task-dependent balance in humans and robots. Souères has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including award-winning work on human movement modeling for robotics. He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to projects like the EAR initiative (Robot Audition) and the development of the Pyrène humanoid robot. His research also extends to aerial robotics, ducted fan vehicles, and interdisciplinary collaborations with neuroscientists and biomechanics experts. Awards include the Best Conference Paper Award (2010) for integrating human movement invariants into humanoid robotics. Souères is actively involved in academic outreach, appearing in media discussions on robotics ethics and technological innovation.

• Robotics
• Neurosciences
• Biomechanics
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Kristin Y. Pettersen is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. She holds a PhD and MSc in Engineering Cybernetics from NTNU and serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI). She co-founded and led Eelume AS as its first CEO. PhD in Engineering Cybernetics, NTNU MSc in Engineering Cybernetics, NTNU Her research focuses on nonlinear control theory, motion control of mechanical systems, and marine robotics. Key areas include autonomous vehicles, underactuated systems, and cooperative control. Her recent work involves snake robotics, vehicle-manipulator systems, and safety-critical control algorithms. Her publications demonstrate trends in marine robotics , nonlinear control systems , autonomous navigation , formation control , and adaptive algorithms . Emerging topics include energy-shaping control , extremum-seeking optimization , and task-priority frameworks for complex robotic systems. 2025: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (DNVA) 2020: ERC Advanced Grant 2017: IEEE Fellow 2016-2021: Board member, Eelume AS 2013-2023: Key scientist, NTNU AMOS She has supervised 30 PhD graduates and currently mentors 16 PhD candidates. Her grants include ERC PoC UR4energy (€150k), ERC AdG CRÈME (€2.5M), and CAROS (NOK 45M) for subsea autonomy. She leads teams at NTNU's Applied Underwater Robotics Laboratory and contributes to the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC.

• Nonlinear control theory
• Marine robotics
• Snake robotics
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