جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Haptics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

UĞUR TÜMERDEM is a faculty member in the Department of Machine Theory, System Dynamics and Control at the Faculty of Engineering, Marmara University, Istanbul. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechatronics from Sabanci University (2005), an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Integrated Design Engineering from Keio University, Tokyo (2007 and 2010). Postdoctoral research was conducted at IBM Research - Tokyo. His research focuses on haptics in robotic surgery systems, including force estimation algorithms, haptic teleoperation architectures, and mechanism design for surgical tools. He has advised 3 theses and contributed to 11 projects. His research areas include Machine Theory, System Dynamics, Robotics, and Modeling of Dynamic Systems.

• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Occupational Therapy Practices
• Neurorehabilitation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Kovic, O.T.D., OTR/L, is a Professor and Associate Program Director in the Occupational Therapy Program at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences-Downers Grove. He holds a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2008) and a Master of Science in Humanitarian Action from the University of San Diego (2025). His research focuses on stroke rehabilitation protocols, global healthcare workforce certification, and implementation of the WHO ICF model in international settings. Dr. Kovic's leadership roles include Chairperson of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Stroke SIG, Therapy Missions President, and CGFNS Global Healthcare Worker Certification Team Lead. He has received prestigious awards such as the Thelma Cardwell Research Award and is a Fulbright Specialist. His interdisciplinary work spans postacute stroke care standards, 3D-printed assistive technologies, and Parkinson’s disease therapy practices. Teaching activities include courses like Professional Development II/III and Data-Based Decision Making. His research emphasizes bridging clinical practice with global health challenges, particularly through technology-driven solutions and policy advocacy.

Xiangru Xuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Theory
• Autonomous Systems
• Cyber-physical Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiangru Xu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, leading the Autonomous & Resilient Controls Laboratory (ARC Lab). His research focuses on developing control methodologies for trustworthy autonomous systems, emphasizing safety-critical control, cyber-physical systems, and artificial intelligence applications. He holds affiliations with both the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department within the College of Engineering. Dr. Xu earned his PhD (2014) from the Institute of Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a BS (2009) in Mathematics from Beijing Normal University. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER Award (2023) and the IEEE Best New Application Paper Award (2019). His research explores adaptive safety protocols for nonlinear systems, neural feedback systems verification, and robust control strategies. Recent publications highlight advancements in hybrid zonotope-based reachability analysis, safety-critical control barrier functions, and autonomous vehicle development. His contributions bridge theory and practice, with applications in robotics, autonomous vehicles, and control system design. Awards: NSF CAREER Award, IEEE Best Paper Award, and multiple scholarships from Beijing Normal University. Teaching: Courses include Advanced Control Systems, Dynamic Systems, and interdisciplinary design projects. Labs: ARC Lab focuses on resilient control algorithms for autonomous systems, emphasizing simulation-to-reality validation.

• Human Perception
• Time Perception
• Memory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Warrick Roseboom is an Associate Professor in Psychology and Informatics at the University of Sussex's School of Engineering and Informatics. His research focuses on human perception, particularly time perception, memory, and the neural mechanisms underlying these processes. He holds joint appointments in the Department of Informatics and the School of Psychology. Dr. Roseboom completed his PhD at the University of Queensland and conducted postdoctoral research at NTT Communication Science Laboratories in Japan. His work integrates machine learning, neuroimaging, and behavioral experiments to develop models of time perception and episodic memory, with applications in digital memory augmentation. He is affiliated with the AI Research Group and the Centre for Sensory Neuroscience and Computation at Sussex. His research interests include temporal perception, phenomenal causality, and the interaction of sensory input with conscious experience. He supervises students across Informatics, Psychology, and Neuroscience, and teaches modules on neuroscience, AI, and consciousness. Recent publications highlight his work on predicting subjective time from brain activity, Bayesian models of intentional binding, and critiques of methodologies like the rubber hand illusion. His peer-reviewed articles span journals in computational neuroscience, psychology, and AI.

Joanna Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Factors Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Attention
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joanna Lewis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), part of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology from the University of Central Florida (2018), supported by a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship. Her research focuses on visual attention mechanisms, particularly attentional capture in dynamic environments, anxiety's impact on perception, aging-related cognitive changes, and cybersecurity categorization. Education: Ph.D. in Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology, University of Central Florida (2018) B.S. in Psychology, Colorado State University (USA) Research Interests: Visual attention dynamics, especially for looming/abrupt stimuli Threat perception and anxiety's influence on visual processing Human factors in aging populations and wearable technology design Cybersecurity behaviors and phishing susceptibility Technology's impact on cognitive performance (e.g., AR/VR applications) Publications Trends: Recent work addresses VR/AR usability, cybersecurity education, and pandemic-era social behaviors. Her articles often bridge fundamental psychology with applied domains like medical training, ergonomics, and online safety. Awards: National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship Advising & Grants: Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in independent research; all mentored undergraduates pursued doctoral programs. Collaborates on projects involving visual search training and phishing detection. Active in securing grants related to human factors and aging populations.

Antonello Giannitrapaniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Smart Grid
• Multi-agent Systems
• Aerospace Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonello Giannitrapani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Siena, Italy. He is affiliated with the Systems and Control Group and focuses on research in smart grids, multi-agent systems, aerospace applications, and mobile robots. His work emphasizes distributed control, energy storage optimization, and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) for robotics. Giannitrapani holds a PhD and MSc in Information Engineering from the University of Siena (2004 and 2000, respectively). Research interests include: Smart grid optimization for voltage control and energy storage systems Distributed algorithms for multi-agent systems and consensus problems Aerospace control, including spacecraft guidance and rendezvous Mobile robotics with a focus on SLAM, cooperative systems, and haptic interfaces Selected projects include CIDCABIP (2018-2020), addressing data collection and predictive maintenance, and participation in initiatives like the Energy-Aware Factory of the Future (2020-2023). Teaching roles span courses in Data Analysis, Decision Analysis, and Robotics (in Italian). Key contributions include: Optimal energy storage placement in low-voltage grids A distributed asynchronous method of multipliers for nonconvex optimization Variable-horizon guidance for spacecraft docking Development of remote labs for multi-robot experiments His research integrates control theory, optimization, and robotics to address challenges in energy systems, autonomous systems, and distributed intelligence.

• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• Image Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Sonya Coleman is a Professor of Vision Systems at Ulster University's School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems. She leads the Cognitive Robotics team within the Intelligent Systems Research Centre and has held roles including Head of the Research Graduate School since 2012. Her expertise spans image processing, robotics, computational intelligence, and financial engineering. She holds a BSc (First Class) and PhD in Mathematics from Ulster University (1999 and 2003, respectively). Research interests include advanced computer vision techniques, robotic systems, and industrial automation. Notable contributions include work on defect detection in additive manufacturing, neuromorphic computing frameworks, and energy consumption forecasting in smart manufacturing. Her research has been funded by EPSRC, the Nuffield Foundation, and the European Commission. Awards include the 2009 Distinguished Research Fellowship from Ulster University. She serves as Secretary of the Irish Pattern Recognition and Classification Society. Her work often integrates innovative solutions for industrial challenges, such as real-time monitoring systems and AI-driven quality control. Professor Coleman has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics like spiking neural networks, PCB defect analysis, and glacier area change quantification using satellite remote sensing.

• Robotics
• Humanoid Robotics
• Mechatronics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joohyung Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the Coordinated Science Lab. His research focuses on advanced robotics, including humanoid robotics, soft robotics, prosthetics, and human-robot interaction. Key areas include bipedal locomotion, robotic manipulation, sensor design, and control systems. He has contributed to projects such as untethered biped robots, prosthetic hand systems, and collaborative robotics. Education details are not explicitly stated in the provided text. Research interests emphasize practical robotics applications, such as developing safe human-robot interfaces, optimizing robot motion through reinforcement learning, and creating low-cost, printable robotic components. Recent work includes studies on supernumerary robotic limbs, autonomous door-opening algorithms, and tactile sensing systems. Publications span topics like bipedal locomotion mechanisms, prosthetic hand gesture generation, and robotic skin design. His work integrates mechanical engineering, AI, and biomimetic principles to advance robotic capabilities in dynamic environments. No scientific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text. He advises no listed students, though collaborations involve researchers like Moon, Shin, Park, and others. His lab affiliations include the Coordinated Science Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary robotics research.

Sajeeva Abeywardenaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Robotics
• Biomechanics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sajeeva Abeywardena is a Lecturer in Robotics at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences and the Centre for Biomedical Engineering. He holds a PhD from Monash University and dual bachelor's degrees from the University of Adelaide. His research focuses on human-robot interaction, particularly in developing wearable robotic systems like supernumerary robotic limbs (SRLs) to enhance human balance and ergonomics. He has contributed to EU Horizon 2020 projects and the EPSRC Automatic Posture and Balance Support project, investigating SRLs' biomechanical impact and control algorithms. His work bridges robotics, biomechanics, and surgical instrument design, with applications in industrial safety and healthcare. Key areas include balance augmentation, haptics, and mechanism theory. Abeywardena has authored numerous publications on SRLs' mechanical characterization, human postural stability modeling, and surgical robotics. His research emphasizes minimizing biomechanical stress while maximizing robotic assistance. He has received awards for peer review excellence from ASME and Mechanism and Machine Theory. His lab work centers on wearable systems that symbiotically integrate with human motion, aiming to reduce workplace injuries and improve surgical precision.

Astrid M.L. Kappersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Haptic Perception
• Human-Machine Interaction
• Material Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Astrid M.L. Kappers is a Full Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She leads research on haptic perception, focusing on human interaction with devices and applications in robotics, prosthetics, and assistive technologies. Her interdisciplinary work bridges fundamental perception studies and applied engineering solutions. Previously, she held roles at Utrecht University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, becoming a Full Professor in 2005. Education: PhD in Physics from TU/e (1987) Physics degree from Utrecht University Research Interests: Haptic perception fundamentals, tactile communication, material discrimination, and intuitive interface design. Her work addresses perceptual inaccuracies in man-machine interactions to improve safety and efficiency. Highlighted Contributions: Developed vibrotactile navigation devices for visually impaired users Explored tactile patterns for social communication in deafblind populations Recipient of the VICI Grant (2003) for haptic research Academic Activities: Editorial roles at Acta Psychologica and IEEE Transactions on Haptics , keynotes on haptic perception, and supervision of 3 doctoral students. Labs & Teams: Active in TU/e's Dynamics and Control, Control System Technology, and Human Technology Interaction groups, collaborating internationally on haptic technology applications.

• Robotics
• Control Systems
• Predictive Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Herman P.J. Bruyninckx is a Full Professor in Mechanical Engineering and EAISI High Tech Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology. He holds dual appointments in the Control Systems Technology group and the Group Van de Molengraft. His research focuses on advanced robotics, control systems, and multi-agent systems with applications in industrial automation and autonomous systems. He teaches courses on Mobile Robot Control , Robotic Seminars , and Scientific Computing for Mechanical Engineering . His academic career includes over 100 citations and 22 research outputs since 2016, with recent work emphasizing predictive control algorithms, semantic-driven multi-agent coordination, and agricultural automation. Key research areas include robotic manipulation, swing-free control, model predictive control (MPC), and hybrid decision-making frameworks. His contributions bridge theoretical control systems with practical applications in manufacturing and autonomous systems. Bruyninckx collaborates internationally on topics like multi-agent navigation and semantic world modeling. He has supervised 39 academic works and actively engages in public discourse on robotics trends via media commentary.

• Dental Education
• Virtual Reality
• Educational Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

JM Vervoorn is a Visiting Fellow at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam, affiliated with the Oral Radiology department. He focuses on integrating advanced technologies like virtual reality (VR) and haptics into dental education. His research emphasizes student learning environments, clinical training transitions, and the global impact of scientific advancements on oral health. He has contributed to peer-reviewed articles analyzing VR implementation, force feedback effects, and educational system improvements. Dr. Vervoorn’s work spans studies on technological adoption in dental curricula, the psychological aspects of student perception during clinical training, and qualitative assessments of patient-centered VR methodologies. His articles consistently highlight the transformative potential of VR in dentistry and healthcare education. Advised 2 PhD theses (names not disclosed). Organized international events such as the Simodont Forum ADEA/ADEE 2017 and the ADEE Special Interest Group on Emerging Technologies in Vilnius, Lithuania. Active in collaborative initiatives, including research on global oral health advancements and simulation-based educational frameworks.

Amir Grinsteinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pro-social Marketing
• Demarketing
• Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amir Grinstein is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (since 2012) and Northeastern University (since 2015). He holds a PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a post-doctorate from Harvard Business School. Research Themes : Pro-social marketing and demarketing Sustainability and environmental behavior Health communication and consumer well-being International marketing strategy His work explores how marketing intersects with public policy, particularly in promoting green behaviors and resolving conflicts in health communication. Recent publications focus on gamification, message tone, and corporate activism. Scientific Awards : EMAC Susan P. Douglas award (2013) Thomas C. Kinnear award (2020) Outstanding AE for Journal of International Marketing (2021) Outstanding Reviewer - Journal of Marketing (2022) Teaching Innovation Award (2021) The Socially Responsible CMO Project (2016) Grants : TCR seed-money grants (2014) Editorial Roles : Associate Editor for Journal of International Marketing (2016–present) Member of editorial board, International Journal of Research in Marketing (2021–present)

Ahmet Börüteceneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ahmet Börütecene is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), affiliated with the Media and Information Technology (MIT) research group. His work bridges human-computer interaction (HCI), artificial intelligence (AI), and design innovation, with a focus on embodied interaction, smart urban technologies, and participatory design methods. He holds an email address at ahmet.borutecene@liu.se. Research Interests: Börütecene explores AI integration in control environments, VR ideation tools, and the social impact of smart city technologies. His work emphasizes playful prototyping (e.g., glow sticks for VR design) and inclusive urban planning strategies. Recent projects include non-humanoid AI colleague interfaces, embodied interaction with LLMs (e.g., QuillGPT), and sensor-driven urban systems. Publications: His 2025 paper on nonhuman AI colleagues in control rooms and 2024 VR design studies highlight trends in hybrid physical-digital systems. Earlier work includes studies on coffee ground-based speculative design and tangible tools for multi-stakeholder collaboration. Collaborations and Labs: As part of MIT at ITN, he contributes to interdisciplinary projects in visualization, interaction design, and sustainable technology. His research often involves cross-disciplinary teams, including collaborations with artists and urban planners.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Robotics
• Implantable Devices
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Izadyar Tamadon is an Assistant Professor specializing in Biomedical Device Design and Production Technology, contributing to the TechMed Centre. Their research focuses on medical robotics, implantable devices, and surgical systems, with a particular emphasis on innovations in artificial pancreas systems, telerobotic surgery, and non-invasive medical technologies. Tamadon’s work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to healthcare and well-being through advancements in robotic manipulators, implantable drug delivery systems, and diagnostic tools. Key research areas include robotic-assisted surgery, hysteresis compensation in medical devices, and sensor integration for surgical safety. Notable contributions include developing magnetically docked ingestible capsules for implant refilling, optimizing artificial pancreas systems, and improving transesophageal echocardiography through multi-sensor technology. Tamadon has authored over 30 publications and holds patents in implantable device design. Recent work (2023–2025) highlights advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques, early cancer detection via pulse oximetry, and biomechanical analysis of compression therapy for chronic venous insufficiency. Their research bridges engineering and clinical practice, with applications in cardiology, diabetes management, and surgical robotics.