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Dr. Guangbo Hao is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), where he leads the UCC CoMAR research group and directs the Mechatronics/Robotics Lab. He holds dual PhDs from Northeastern University (China, 2008) and Heriot-Watt University (UK, 2011). His research focuses on compliant mechanisms, robotics, and their applications in precision manufacturing, energy harvesting, and medical devices. He has secured over €1.3M in research funding, including grants from SFI, EU Horizon 2020, and Enterprise Ireland. He is an ASME Fellow and has received multiple accolades, including the ASME Compliant Mechanisms Award (2017, 2018, 2022) and the UCC President’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2023). Education: BSc (2004), MSc (2007), PhD (2008) from Northeastern University; second PhD (2011) from Heriot-Watt University Research interests include compliant mechanisms, mechatronics, and robotics with emphasis on deployable structures, medical devices, and energy harvesting systems. His work has resulted in over 200 peer-reviewed publications and 30 invited talks. He supervises students in PhD, research-master, and taught-master programs, with notable student achievements in international competitions and awards. Professional roles include Associate Editorships at Advanced Equipment , ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics , and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters . He chairs major conferences like ASME IDETC/CIE 2025 and co-chairs the 2026 IEEE/ASME AIM conference. His labs, including the UCC Engineering Maker Lab, focus on innovation in robotics and mechatronics.

• Compliant Mechanisms
• Robotics
• Precision Manufacturing
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Dr. Kevin Cronin is a Senior Lecturer in Process Engineering at the Department of Process & Chemical Engineering, University College Cork (UCC). His academic career includes roles at the University of Ulster and the SKF Engineering and Research Centre. He holds a BE (Mech) from University College Dublin, a MEngSc in Tribology from UCD, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Brunel University (UK). His research focuses on probabilistic simulation of thermal processing in food engineering, mechanical design of process equipment, and process safety. Key areas include variability analysis in food processing, vessel structural integrity, and timber drying optimization. Research interests span computer modelling techniques like Monte Carlo methods and Markov chains, with applications in food quality, process safety, and material behavior. Notable projects include probabilistic studies on food processing variability, vessel collapse analysis, and bioprocessing equipment design. His work integrates stochastic analysis to enhance industrial processes, such as optimizing energy consumption in timber drying and mitigating risks in pharmaceutical solvent transfer systems. Publications highlight contributions to food engineering, material science, and mechanical systems. Recent articles address rehydration behaviors of dairy powders, particle dynamics in vibrating systems, and compliant gripper design. Teaching responsibilities include modules on process safety, mechanical design, and engineering materials.

• Process Engineering
• Probabilistic Simulation
• Thermal Processing
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Richard Kavanagh is a Senior Lecturer at University College Cork (UCC) in the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, directing the Mechatronics Research Laboratory. He holds a PhD from UCC and is a Chartered Engineer listed in Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering. His research focuses on sensor design, advanced signal processing, quantization effects analysis, servosystem control, and VR-based mechatronics education. He has held roles including Senior Research Scientist at PEI Technologies and Senior Project Engineer at SPS Laboratories. Education: BEng (Electrical) 1984, MEngSc 1985, PhD 1998 – all from UCC. Professional affiliations include Senior Member of IEEE (1994-1999) and membership in ASEE and IEI. Research interests emphasize theoretical and practical advancements in digital signal processing for quantized signals, nonuniform sampling, and mechatronics visualization. His work includes novel algorithms for velocity measurement, FIR filter design for quantized signals, and compliant mechanism synthesis. Publications span over three decades, with key contributions in IEEE Transactions, ASME, and international conferences. He serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Signal Processing Letters and has contributed to projects like the Blue City initiative addressing urban hydrology and sea level rise in Cork. Teaching includes modules on Industrial Automation and Robotics. His lab develops test systems for complex industrial processes and mechatronic visualization tools.

• Sensor Design
• Signal Processing
• Servosystem Control
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