جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Arash Aramiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Assistive Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Machine Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Arash Arami is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, cross-appointed in Systems Design Engineering. He directs the Neuromechanics and Assistive Robotics Laboratory and maintains affiliations with Waterloo Robohub, the Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Waterloo AI institute, and KITE institute at Toronto Rehab Institute. He earned his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from EPFL (2014), Master of Science from University of Tehran (2009), and Bachelor of Science from University of Tabriz (2006), all in Control Engineering. His research in Assistive Robotics and Rehabilitation Engineering integrates Machine Learning with Neuromechanics to develop intelligent systems for human movement analysis. Key focus areas include exoskeleton control algorithms, wearable sensor systems, and neural control modeling for rehabilitation applications. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work spanning robotics, biomedical engineering, and materials science, with emphasis on real-time human locomotion prediction, exoskeleton-human interaction, and data-driven health monitoring solutions. Dr. Arami serves as Chair of the NSERC Scholarship Committee (2021-2023) and mentors graduate students through the Mechatronics Exchange Study program. His teaching includes core courses in control systems, robot manipulators, and biomechanical engineering. The Neuromechanics and Assistive Robotics Laboratory fosters collaborations with clinical partners at Toronto Rehab Institute, focusing on translating robotic innovations into practical rehabilitation tools through interdisciplinary teamwork.

• Cognitive Robotics
• Developmental Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tetsuya Ogata is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering at Waseda University. He also holds joint appointments as a Fellow at the Artificial Intelligence Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), and as a visiting professor at the National Institute of Informatics (NII). Professor Ogata serves as director of the Institute of AI and Robotics at Waseda University, chairperson of the AI Robot Association (AIRoA), and research supervisor of JST CREST "Fundamentals and Core Technologies for Embodied AI" since 2025. Professor Ogata received his B.S., M.S., and D.E. degrees in mechanical engineering from Waseda University in 1993, 1995, and 2000, respectively. He began his academic career as a Research Associate at Waseda University (1999-2001), followed by positions as a Research Scientist at RIKEN Brain Science Institute (2001-2003), Lecturer (2003-2005) and Associate Professor (2005-2012) at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Informatics, before becoming a Professor at Waseda University in 2012. He was also a JST PRESTO Researcher from 2009 to 2015. Professor Ogata's research focuses on cognitive developmental robotics, deep predictive learning, and the integration of vision, language, and action (VLA) for human-robot interaction. His work explores how robots can learn through experience and interaction with humans and environments, developing models that allow for flexible behavior generation and adaptation. His research has significant implications for creating robots that can understand human intentions, collaborate effectively in real-world settings, and continuously learn from their experiences. The integration of multimodal information processing with predictive models forms the core of his approach to embodied artificial intelligence. Analysis of Professor Ogata's recent publications reveals a strong focus on deep predictive learning frameworks that enable robots to anticipate future states and generate appropriate actions. His research spans multiple domains including soft object manipulation, bimanual coordination, transparent object grasping, and integration of large language models with robotic systems. A notable trend is the increasing emphasis on multimodal integration, combining visual, tactile, and linguistic information to create more robust and adaptable robotic systems. His recent work also shows growing interest in the application of foundation models to robotics, aiming to create more general-purpose robotic capabilities. Best Paper Award, Advanced Robotics, The Robotics Society of Japan (2024) Best paper award Nomination Finalist, IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (2024) Frontiers of Science Awards, The International Congress for Basic Science (2023) Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (2023) Fellow, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineering (2023) Fellow, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (2022) Fellow, The Robotics Society of Japan (2022) IBM Academic Awards (2017) Professor Ogata has been instrumental in establishing collaborative research frameworks between academia and industry, serving in leadership roles for multiple professional organizations including the Robotics Society of Japan, Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence, and Japan Deep Learning Association. His research has been supported by significant grants including JST CREST funding for "Fundamentals and Core Technologies for Embodied AI." He has mentored numerous researchers who have gone on to contribute to the field of robotics and AI, with many of his former students now holding positions in leading academic and industrial research institutions. Professor Ogata directs the Ogata Laboratory at Waseda University, which focuses on cognitive developmental robotics and deep predictive learning. The lab maintains strong collaborations with industry partners including major robotics companies and technology firms. In 2025, he played a key role in establishing the AI Robot Association (AIRoA), which brings together companies like Toyota, Nissan, and KDDI to advance the development of practical AI robotics technologies. His research group is known for its interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from neuroscience, cognitive science, and engineering to create more human-like robotic capabilities.

Kevin M. Franksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurobiology
• Olfactory System
• Neural Circuits
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin M. Franks is an Associate Professor of Neurobiology at Duke University, where he investigates how the olfactory system forms neural representations of sensory environments. His work focuses on functional neural circuits in the olfactory bulb and piriform cortex, using techniques like in vivo recordings, optogenetics, and behavioral assays. His research explores Neural circuit dynamics and plasticity Odor coding mechanisms Role of recurrent circuitry Integration of sensory modalities Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding cortical odor representations, developmental neural connectivity, and cross-modal interactions. Awards include the 2024 Don Tucker Finalist recognition. He teaches advanced neuroscience courses at Duke, including Neurobiology research and concepts in neuronal systems.

David Melcherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Perception
• Attention
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Melcher is Professor of Psychology and Program Head in Psychology at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), where he also serves as a Global Network Professor. He is affiliated with the Division of Science and leads the Perception and Active Cognition Lab, focusing on the integration of perception, attention, memory, and action within a cognitive neuroscience framework. PhD in Psychology and Cognitive Science, Rutgers University (2001) Former researcher and professor in Italy and the UK Current leadership: Program Head, Psychology, NYUAD David Melcher's research centers on cognitive neuroscience , particularly how perception, attention, working memory, eye movements, and self-motion interact to shape cognition and behavior. His lab emphasizes active cognition —the idea that perception is not passive but dynamically shaped by action, context, and goals. He investigates how temporal dynamics in neural processing organize perceptual experiences and guide decision-making. His work spans both healthy and clinical populations, exploring individual differences in spatial and temporal processing across the lifespan. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on temporal organization in cognition , perception-action coupling , and neural mechanisms of attention and memory . Keywords across these works include cognitive neuroscience, perception, and neuroimaging, with subfields ranging from eye movement research and neural synchrony to computational modeling and clinical neuropsychology. Collectively, they demonstrate a trajectory toward integrative models of brain function that bridge behavioral, neuroimaging, and computational approaches. Among his notable recognitions is the Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology from the American Psychological Association (2011), highlighting the early impact of his work in cognitive neuroscience. Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology, APA (2011) David Melcher has advised numerous students through capstone projects in psychology and computer science, fostering interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cognitive science and technology. His research has been generously supported by major funding agencies including the European Research Council , the US National Institutes of Health , the Italian Ministry of Research and Education , and the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Expert Affairs . He also contributes to the academic community as a member of the editorial boards of Journal of Vision , Psychonomic Bulletin & Review , Perception , and iPerception . He leads the Perception and Active Cognition Lab at NYUAD, which employs a multidisciplinary approach combining behavioral experiments, neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG, MEG), eye-tracking, computational modeling, and clinical assessments. The lab’s research aims to understand how the brain constructs stable percepts from dynamic sensory input, particularly during active engagement with the environment.

Julie Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vision Science
• Visual Perception
• Camouflage
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Julie Harris is a faculty member at the University of St Andrews, holding the position of Professor of Psychology within the School of Psychology and Neuroscience since 2005. She previously held academic posts at Newcastle University and the University of Edinburgh, and conducted postdoctoral research at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute in California. Her research focuses on human visual processing, including vision and camouflage, depth perception, binocular stereopsis, and eye movements in natural environments. She earned a BSc in Physics from Imperial College London and a DPhil from Oxford University. Research interests include exploring how visual systems process environmental cues for depth and motion, with applications in camouflage design and stereo display technologies. Her lab employs psychophysical, behavioral, and computational methods. Notable projects address countershading camouflage effectiveness, motion-in-depth perception, and visual-motor interactions in driving scenarios. Selected grants include funding from BBSRC, Leverhulme Trust, and Medical Research Scotland. Collaborations span evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and applied vision science. She supervises PhD students Federico De Filippi and Rebecca Maguire. Awards include the Davida Teller Award Nomination and Fellowship in the Society of Biology. Labs/Teams: Julie Harris Lab (St Andrews), St Andrews Vision Labs, and the Institute of Behavioural and Neural Sciences. Current projects investigate warning signal design, visual perception in virtual environments, and the impact of visual processing on driving ability.

Emily Crossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Robotics
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Embodied Cognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Emily S. Cross is a cognitive and social neuroscientist holding dual appointments at the University of Glasgow's School of Psychology & Neuroscience (UK) and Western Sydney University's MARCS Institute (Australia). She directs the Social Brain in Action Laboratory (SoBA), specializing in how embodied experiences shape social perception. Cross earned a BA in psychology and dance from Pomona College, MSc from University of Otago as a Fulbright Fellow, and PhD in cognitive neuroscience from Dartmouth College, followed by postdoctoral training at University of Nottingham and Max Planck Institute. Her research explores experience-dependent plasticity through dance, robotics, and neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, TMS), focusing on four key areas: neural signatures of embodied expertise, neuroaesthetics, visual learning across lifespan, and social engagement with robots. This interdisciplinary work bridges neuroscience, performing arts, and robotics. Cross's research shows strong focus on human-robot interaction dynamics, cultural perceptions of robotics, and the neural correlates of aesthetic experiences. Recent work investigates how social experience shapes human-robot interaction, cross-cultural differences in robot acceptance, and computational approaches to movement analysis. Publications consistently demonstrate methodological innovation through VR, economic games, and large-scale motion capture libraries. Honors & Awards: Jacob Brownowski Award (British Science Association, 2017) Philip Leverhulme Prize in Psychology (2018) World's 50 Most Renowned Women in Robotics (2020) Elected member: Young Academy of Europe Elected member: Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young Academy of Scotland Her ERC Starting Grant funds groundbreaking work on human-robot interaction. Cross leads the Social Brain in Action Lab with focus on mentoring next-generation scientists and research ethics training. The lab employs neuroimaging, training paradigms, and diverse methodologies to study action observation across dance, music, and robotics domains.

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Cerebellar Plasticity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ting-Feng Lin is an Assistant Professor at the Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Biophysics department within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University, Netherlands. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of learning and memory formation in the cerebellum, particularly how synaptic and intrinsic plasticity mechanisms coordinate to regulate neuronal signaling and behavior. He employs advanced microscopy, optogenetic, and chemogenetic techniques in transparent zebrafish models to study these processes in vivo, with implications for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia. 2025: Assistant Professor, Utrecht University 2019-2025: Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Chicago 2015-2019: PhD in Neuroscience, Neuroscience Center Zurich (ZNZ) 2010-2014: MS in Physiology, National Taiwan University 2006-2010: BS in Sports Medicine, China Medical University His work investigates how sensory experiences shape cerebellar processing during development, focusing on climbing fiber pathways and their role in sensory prediction errors. His group also studies the interaction between synaptic, intrinsic, and structural plasticity mechanisms in neural circuits, using zebrafish models with genetic modifications (e.g., Grid2 knockout) to model human neurological conditions. Dr. Lin has received scientific recognition including the SfN Trainee Professional Development Award for his work on Purkinje cell plasticity and the JNS Meeting Award for research on parallel fiber ramping activity and LTD. His publications span topics from cerebellar plasticity to voltage-gated K+ channel dynamics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to neurobiology.

Chuang Ganمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chuang Gan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the College of Information and Computer Sciences and the Department of Computer Science. His work focuses on advancing artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, and embodied agents through interdisciplinary research combining neural networks, physical simulations, and multimodal learning. Research interests include generative models, reinforcement learning, vision-language integration, and scalable autonomous systems. He explores topics like world modeling for robots, adaptive policy learning, and physics-driven AI. His projects often involve creating systems that learn from visual, auditory, and tactile inputs to perform complex tasks such as object manipulation, navigation, and decision-making in dynamic environments. Recent research trends emphasize embodied AI systems capable of long-horizon planning, compositional reasoning, and efficient learning from limited data. His work bridges theory and practice, with applications in robotics, simulation platforms, and multimodal generation. Key contributions include frameworks for 3D scene understanding, adaptive world models, and novel training paradigms for large language models. His research has been applied to robotics platforms like RoboDreamer and UBSoft, focusing on unbounded soft environments. Collaborations involve designing benchmarks for physical scene understanding (e.g., Physion++), and creating tools like DiffTactile for tactile simulation. His work often integrates principles from differential geometry, PDE dynamics, and game theory. Chuang Gan’s research group develops open-source tools and benchmarks, such as the SoftZoo robot co-design platform and the SOK-Bench situated reasoning benchmark. His team emphasizes scalable alignment methods beyond human supervision and explores ethical AI through principles like symmetry-enhanced training.

James T. Ennsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perception
• Attention
• Vision
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James T. Enns is a Professor and Distinguished University Scholar in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. His research primarily focuses on the role of attention in human vision, with secondary interests in developmental psychology and human-machine interaction. Dr. Enns' research interests span perception, attention, vision, cognition, development, and human-machine interaction. His work explores how the human mind selects information, with particular emphasis on visual attention mechanisms. His laboratory research investigates the fundamental processes of visual perception and how attention modulates these processes across different contexts and developmental stages. Analysis of Dr. Enns' publication record reveals consistent engagement with visual perception, attentional mechanisms, and cognitive processing. His research demonstrates expertise in both theoretical frameworks and experimental methodologies related to visual attention, with applications spanning basic cognitive science to potential implementations in human-computer interaction systems. His work often bridges theoretical cognitive psychology with practical applications. Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science Donald O. Hebb Distinguished Contribution Award (2013) Distinguished University Scholar, UBC (2004) Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Award (2004) Royal Society of Canada Fellow (2002) Killam Faculty Research Prize (1994) Killam Faculty Research Fellowship (1993) Society of Experimental Psychology Fellow Dr. Enns has served as Editor for the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, and as Associate Editor for Psychological Science, Consciousness and Cognition, and Visual Cognition. His research has been supported by grants from NSERC, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, the Australian Research Council, BC Health, and Nissan. He has authored textbooks on perception, edited research volumes on the Development of Attention, and published numerous scientific articles on vision, attention, and cognitive science. Dr. Enns is currently accepting graduate students and continues to mentor the next generation of cognitive scientists. Dr. Enns leads the UBC Vision Lab, which focuses on how the human mind selects information. The lab conducts research on visual attention, perception, and cognitive processes using a variety of experimental methodologies.

Anil Sethمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Consciousness Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Anil Seth is a leading cognitive and computational neuroscientist at the University of Sussex, where he holds a professorship in the School of Engineering and Informatics. He is Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science and Co-Director of the CIFAR Program on Brain, Mind, and Consciousness and the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme. His research bridges neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and AI to investigate the biological basis of consciousness and selfhood. His research interests include: Predictive processing approaches to perception Virtual and augmented reality in self-experience studies Mathematical modeling of perception and emergence Machine learning applications in subjective perception modeling Interoception and selfhood Neural mechanisms of conscious experience The recent publications reflect a strong focus on consciousness, neural dynamics, predictive models, and interdisciplinary approaches. Trends include the use of computational modeling, neurophenomenology, causal analysis, and the ethical implications of emerging neurotechnologies. His work increasingly integrates large language models and data-driven methods for analyzing subjective experience. His scientific awards include: Segerfalk Award Perspectives Award Highly Cited Researcher (Web of Science, 2019–2022) Royal Society Michael Faraday Prize (2023) Seth has secured substantial research funding from the European Research Council (ERC), EPSRC, Wellcome Trust, CIFAR, and the Sackler Foundation. He has supervised numerous research projects and doctoral students through interdisciplinary programs. He leads the Dreamachine project and has been an Engagement Fellow with the Wellcome Trust. He serves on editorial boards including Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B and is Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness . He leads a multidisciplinary research group at the Sackler Centre, bringing together psychologists, mathematicians, neuroscientists, computer scientists, and philosophers. His team conducts innovative research using virtual reality, neuroimaging, and computational modeling to explore the nature of consciousness and self.

Lee Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neural Engineering
• Speech Processing
• Electrophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lee Miller is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California, Davis, College of Biological Sciences. His research integrates neural engineering, physiology, and computational methods to develop communication restoration technologies and investigate sensory processing mechanisms. His primary research interests include neural engineering for speech neuroprosthetics, electrophysiological analysis of speech production, auditory neuroscience, and geometric approaches to neuromuscular signal decoding. He employs surface electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), and computational modeling to study brain-machine interfaces for speech restoration and multisensory integration. Recent publications reveal a dominant focus on EMG-based speech neuroprostheses, with geometric and topological analysis of neuromuscular signals emerging as a key methodology. His lab has pioneered non-invasive approaches to speech articulation decoding, created standardized EMG databases, and investigated neural mechanisms of attention in speech-in-noise processing. This work bridges engineering innovation with fundamental neuroscience to address communication disorders. Professor Miller leads the Miller Lab at UC Davis, which specializes in neural engineering for communication restoration. The lab develops real-time speech synthesis systems from neural signals and investigates the physiological basis of speech production and perception using multimodal recording techniques.

• Self-organized criticality
• Neuronal network dynamics
• Excitation/Inhibition balance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Levina is an Assistant Professor for Computational Neuroscience at the University of Tübingen , affiliated with the Department of Computer Science under the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the self-organization of neuronal activity, critical dynamics in neural networks, and the excitation/inhibition balance in cortical circuits. Current positions: Assistant Professor (since 2018), Group Leader (2017-2018), Equality Officer (Computer Science) Previous roles: IST Fellow (2015-2017), Associated Researcher (2011-2015), Postdoc/PI (2011-2015), Postdoc (2008-2011) Her research integrates mathematical modeling , statistical physics , and computational neuroscience to study criticality phenomena, neural avalanches, and adaptive network dynamics. Key interests include: Self-organized criticality in neural systems Excitation/Inhibition balance mechanisms Network topology and dynamics Timescale analysis in neural processing Stochastic modeling of neural activity Recent publications reveal trends in understanding critical dynamics across biological and artificial networks, with applications to memory systems, sensorimotor integration, and disease modeling. She has received recognition as an IST Fellow .

Shuran Songمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• Robot Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shuran Song is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Computer Science. Previously, she was faculty at Columbia University. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Princeton University and a BEng from HKUST. Her research focuses on the intersection of computer vision and robotics, particularly in embodied AI, robot manipulation, and sensorimotor learning. Song's work emphasizes learning from physical interactions to enable robots to perform complex tasks autonomously. She leads the Robotics and Embodied AI Lab (REAL@Stanford) and has received prestigious awards, including the NSF Career Award, Sloan Fellowship, and Microsoft Faculty Fellowship. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Princeton University; BEng, HKUST Affiliations: Stanford School of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering Research interests include deformable object manipulation, visuomotor policy learning, and generalizable robot skills. Her lab develops algorithms for robots to learn through interaction, with applications in household assistance (e.g., TidyBot) and industrial automation. Notable contributions include the TossingBot and Diffusion Policy frameworks. Publications span robotics, computer vision, and AI conferences (RSS, ICRA, CVPR), focusing on policy learning, deformable object handling, and embodied intelligence. Awards highlight her impact in advancing robot learning and perception. Advises doctoral and master's students in robotics and AI, and collaborates on grants from NSF, DoD, and industry partners. Teaches courses on robot perception and embodied AI at Stanford.

Stéphanie P. Lacourمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioelectronics
• Neuroprosthetics
• Soft Electronics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Stéphanie P. Lacour is a Full Professor at the School of Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she holds the Foundation Bertarelli Chair in Neuroprosthetic Technology. She leads the Laboratory of Soft Bioelectronic Interfaces (LSBI) and is affiliated with multiple departments including INX-STI, STI-SMT, SV-SSV, and AVP-DLE-EDOC. Since 2025, she has served as EPFL’s Vice-President for Support to Strategic Initiatives, overseeing institutional research strategy. Her research is centered at Campus Biotech in Geneva, where she was the founding director of the Neuro-X Institute. PhD in Electrical Engineering, INSA Lyon, France (1998–2001) Postdoctoral Research, Princeton University and University of Cambridge Joined EPFL in 2011 Her research focuses on soft bioelectronic interfaces that seamlessly integrate with biological tissues. She pioneers the development of stretchable, compliant electronics for implantable and wearable applications, using techniques from MEMS and microelectronics adapted to elastomeric substrates. Her work enables long-term, minimally invasive neural interfacing for applications in neuroprosthetics, rehabilitation, and health monitoring. Key innovations include soft electrocorticography arrays, liquid metal sensors, and encapsulation methods for chronic implants. Her recent publications span high-impact journals such as Nature , Science Robotics , Advanced Materials , and Nature Nanotechnology , covering topics like neural stimulation, soft robotics, wireless implants, and hydrogel-based interfaces . The work demonstrates a strong trend toward multimodal, closed-loop, and translational neurotechnologies with real-world clinical potential. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She advises a large cohort of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have completed their theses under her supervision. Her team has received funding for projects in neural interfacing, bioelectronics, and soft robotics. She is actively involved in teaching courses such as Soft Microsystems Processing and Devices and Neural Interfaces . Lacour leads the Laboratory of Soft Bioelectronic Interfaces (LSBI) , a multidisciplinary research team focused on the fabrication, characterization, and in vivo evaluation of soft bioelectronic systems. The lab collaborates extensively across EPFL and with clinical partners to translate technologies from bench to bedside.

• Control Theory
• Machine Learning
• Nonlinear Estimation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prashant Mehta is a Professor of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , affiliated with the Coordinated Science Laboratory . His research focuses on controlled interacting particle systems and machine learning applications , particularly in human activity recognition using motion sensors. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Cornell University (2004) M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst (1996) B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology & Sciences (1993) Mehta's work has pioneered the feedback particle filter (FPF) algorithm for nonlinear estimation, applied in robotic systems and gesture recognition. His research spans control of combustion instabilities in jet engines, mean-field games , and dynamical systems in aerospace engineering. His publications emphasize nonlinear control theory and stochastic filtering , with recent trends in sensor data pattern recognition and cyber-physical systems . He has received multiple scientific awards , including the MURI award for the Cyberoctopus project and Excellence in Undergraduate Advising Awards . Scientific Honors: MURI Award (2019) for Cyberoctopus Excellence in Undergraduate Advising (2010, 2008) Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (1994) Senior Member, IEEE Control Systems Society Member, ASME Energy Systems Subcommittee Member, SIAM Dynamical Systems Group Mehta has supervised students like Jin Kim (IEEE CDC Best Student Paper, 2019) and co-founded the startup Rithmio , acquired by Bosch Sensortec . His laboratory develops gesture-detection filters for applications in soft robotics and human-machine interfaces .