Mandayam A. Srinivasanمشاهده پروفایل
استاد پژوهشی
- Haptics
- Human-Machine Interaction
- Virtual Reality
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Mandayam A. Srinivasan is a Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and holds a position as Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He directs MIT's Laboratory for Human and Machine Haptics (Touch Lab), part of the Research Laboratory of Electronics. His research focuses on haptics, integrating biomechanics, neurophysiology, and engineering to advance tactile interactions in virtual environments and medical applications. Education: B.E., Bangalore University, 1975 M.E. in Aeronautical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, 1977 M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Yale University, 1979 and 1984 Research Interests: Srinivasan’s work explores the computational and cognitive foundations of touch, with applications in virtual reality, surgical training, and robotics. He pioneers haptic technologies for medical simulations, wearable devices, and autonomous systems, emphasizing the biomechanical and neurophysiological underpinnings of tactile perception. Publications: His articles span haptic rendering algorithms, surgical simulation methodologies, and actuator design, reflecting a focus on interdisciplinary solutions for tactile interaction challenges. Scientific Awards: 2005 Fellowship Award, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), UK 2001 Class 1 NASA Tech Brief Award 1997 and 1998 Computers & Graphics Best Paper Awards Advising & Grants: While no explicit student advisees are listed, Srinivasan collaborates extensively with co-authors on projects such as surgical simulation and haptic robotics. His work is supported by institutional and industry partnerships. Labs & Affiliations: As director of MIT’s Touch Lab, he leads a global hub for haptic innovation, contributing to the MIT Virtual Environment & Teleoperator Research Consortium and fostering cross-disciplinary research.






