Students

Current Graduate Students

  • Shengqiang Chen, Ph.D. in progress
  • Jeon Ho Kang, Ph.D. in progress
  • Neel Dhanaraj, Ph.D. in progress
  • Omey Mohan Manyar, Ph.D. in progress
  • Abhay Negi, Ph.D. in progress
  • Rishabh Shukla, Ph.D. in progress

Former Postdocs

  • Pradeep Rajendran
  • Ariyan Kabir
  • Brual Shah
  • Anantha Narayanan
  • Iain Brookshaw
  • Arvind Ananthanarayanan
  • Sagar Chowdhury
  • Madan Dabbeeru
  • Krishnanand Kaipa
  • Zeid Kootbally
  • Mahesh Mani
  • Tao Peng
  • Atul Thakur
  • Petr Svec
  • Zhiyang Yao
  • XuanFang Zha

Former Students

Ph.D. Students

  • Jason Gregory, Decision Support Systems for Adaptive Experimental Design of Autonomous, Off-Road Ground Vehicles, November 2023
  • Yeo Jung Yoon, AI-Driven Experimental Design for Learning of Process Parameter Models for Robotic Processing Applications, July 2023
  • Sarah Al-Hussaini, Automated Alert Generation to Improve Decision-Making in Human Robot Teams, December 2022
  • Rishi Malhan, Manipulator Base Placement and Trajectory Generation Under Motion Constraints, May 2022
  • Prahar Bhatt, Process Planning for Robotic Additive Manufacturing, November 2021
  • Shantanu Thakar, Planning for Mobile Manipulation, April 2021
  • Pradeep Rajendran, Speeding Up Trajectory Planning for Autonomous Robots Operating in Complex Environments, September 2019
  • Ariyan Kabir, Trajectory Planning for Manipulators Performing Complex Tasks, July 2019
  • Shaurya Shriyam, Contingency Handling in Mission Planning for Multi-Robot Teams, July 2019
  • Michael J. Kuhlman, Trajectory Planning for Autonomous Vehicles Performing Information Gathering Tasks, August 2018
  • John W. Gerdes, Improved Prediction of Flapping Wing Aerial Vehicle Performance through Component Interaction Modeling, August 2018
  • Galen Mullins, Adaptive Sampling Methods for Testing Autonomous Systems, May 2018
  • Joshua Langsfeld, Learning Task Models for Robotic Manipulation of Nonrigid Objects, January 2017
  • Brual Shah, Planning for Autonomous Operation of Unmanned Surface Vehicles, July 2016
  • Carlos Morato, Computational Foundations for Safe and Efficient Human-Robot Collaboration In Assembly Cells, April 2016
  • Yong-Sik Kim, Design of Three Degrees-of-Freedom Motion Stage for Micro Manipulation, December 2014 (Co-advised with Dr. Nicholas Dagalakis)
  • James Hopkins, Design and Analysis of Exaggerated Rectilinear Gait-Based Snake Inspired Robots, February 2014
  • Juan Cevallos, Thermal and Manufacturing Design of Polymer Composite Heat Exchangers, December 2013 (Co-advised with Dr. Avram Bar-Cohen)
  • Sagar Chowdhury, Planning for Automated Optical Micromanipulation of Biological Cells, September 2013
  • Atul Thakur, Physics-Aware Model Simplification For Interactive Virtual Environments, August 2011
  • Arvind Balijeppali, Modeling and Experimental Techniques to Demonstrate Nanomanipulation with Optical Tweezers, January 2011 (Co-advised with Dr. Tom LeBrun)
  • Wojciech Bejgerowski, In-Mold Assembly of Multi-Functional Structures, November 2010
  • Ashis Banerjee, Real-Time Path Planning for Automating Optical Tweezers based Particle Transport Operations, August 2009
  • Arvind Ananthanarayanan, Development of In-Mold Assembly Methods for Producing Mesoscale Revolute Joints, May 2009
  • Tao Peng, Algorithms and Models for 3-D Shape Measurement Using Digital Fringe Projections, December 2006
  • Alok Priyadarshi, Algorithms for Generating Multi-Stage Molding Plans for Articulated Assemblies, September 2006
  • Antonio Cardone, A Feature-Based Shape Similarity Assessment Framework, August 2005
  • Changxin Xu, Computational Foundations for Computer Aided Design of Multiple Interaction-State Mechatronic System, May 2005
  • Xuejun Li, Geometric Algorithms for Automated Design of Multi-Stage Molds for Manufacturing Multi-Material Objects, July 2003
  • Zhiyang Yao, Geometric Algorithms for Operation Planning of Geometrically Complex Milling Features, August 2002 (Co-advised with Dr. D.S. Nau)
  • Jun Huang, Accessibility-Driven Spatial Partitioning: A Step towards Automated Design of Multi-Piece Molds, December 2001

M.S. Thesis Students

  • Lena Johnson, SUR Hand: A Soft Underactuated Robotic Hand, May 2016
  • Andrew Vogel, Design of Compliance Assisted Gaits for a Quadrupedal Amphibious Robot, May 2013
  • Brian Russ, Development of a CAD Model Simplification Framework For Finite Element Analysis, January 2012
  • Tom Brewer, Development of a Quadruped Robot and Parameterized Stair-Climbing Behavior, December 2011
  • Timothy Hall, Manufacturability Analysis of Thermally-Enhanced Polymer Composite Heat Exchangers, August 2011
  • John Gerdes, Design, Analysis, and Testing of a Flapping Wing Miniature Air Vehicle, May 2010
  • Abhijit Deshmukh, Content Based Search of Mechanical Assemblies, October 2006
  • Ashis Banerjee, Computer Aided Design of Side Actions in Injection Molding of Complex Parts, October 2006
  • John Brough, Assessment of Training Modes and Features in the Virtual Training Studio, August 2006 (Co-Advised with Dr. D.K. Anand)
  • Brent Spranklin, Design, Analysis, and Fabrication of A Snake Inspired Robot with a Rectilinear Gait, June 2006
  • Ira Golden, Function-Based Archival and Retrieval: Developing a Repository of Biologically Inspired Product Concepts, August 2005 (Co-Advised with Dr. E.B.
    Magrab)
  • Greg Fowler, Cost And Performance Evaluation Models For Comparing Multi-Shot And Traditional Injection Molding, August 2004
  • Mukul Karnik, Geometric Containment Analysis System for Rotational Parts, August 2003 (Co-advised with Dr. E. B. Magrab)
  • Alok Priyadarshi, Geometric Algorithms for Automated Design of Multi-Piece Permanent Molds, 2003
  • Sunil Saini, Algorithms for Computing Cutter Engagement in 2.5D Milling Operations, August 2002
  • Sashidhar Bellam, Geometric Algorithms for Automated Extraction and Emulation of MEMS Devices, August 2001
  • Yusheng Chen, Process/Material Selection for Mechanical Components During Embodiment Design, August 2001
  • Malay Kumar, Automated Design of Multi-Stage Molds for Manufacturing Multi-Material Objects, June 2001
  • Deepak Rajagopal, Part Family Formation of Sheet Metal Parts for Generating Shared Press-brake Setups, June 2001
  • Anoop Samuel, Integrating Market Research with the Product Development Process, November 2000
  • Ujval Alva, Automated Design of Sheet Metal Tools for Bending Multiple Parts in a Single Setup, July 2000
  • Ramakrishna Arni, Web-Based Manufacturability Analysis for Solid Freeform Fabrication, June 2000
  • Savinder Dhaliwal, Automated Design of Sacrificial Molds, June 2000
  • Bikram Baidya, MEMS Extraction, May 1999 (Co-advised with Dr. T. Mukherjee)

M.S. Scholarly Paper Students

  • Luke Roberts, Physics-Aware Decision Making to Enable Autonomous Operation of a Highly Maneuverable Flapping Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, May 2016
  • Elisabeth LeBrun, Overview of Terminal Sterilization Methods, May 2013.
  • Alexander Weissman, Selecting a Design-Stage Energy Estimation Approach for Manufacturing Processes, August 2011
  • Jorge Diaz, Use of Additive Manufacturing for the Fabrication of Load Bearing Implants, June 2011
  • Jeffrey Coleman, A Reduction Selection Process for Collaborative Technologies, December 2001
  • Krishnakumar Venkatesan, Generation of Atomic Representations for MEMS Extraction, May 2000

B.S. Independent Study Students

  • J. Hugh, Analysis and Optimization on the Compliant Flap and Leg Structure of the RoboTerp II Platform, May 2015
  • Z. Gao, RoboTerp III, May 2015
  • G. Krummel, Development of a Horseshoe Crab Inspired Robot for Surf Zone Traversal, May 2014
  • R. Taeb, Design and Functional Improvements to Four Legged Walking Platform, December 2010
  • M. Stevens, Design and Manufacturing of a Self-Charging Docking Station for a Robot, December 2009
  • Z. Schramm,  Design and Manufacture a Prototype Prosthetic Hand Based on the Physiological Structure of the Human Hand, July 2009
  • G. Ramu, Izzy: The Lizard  Robot, May 2009
  • B. Freas, Lizard Inspired Robot, March 2007
  • J. Zuckerman, Tool Design and Implementation for Polyhedral Body Editing Application, May 2005
  • G. Gouker, Rapid Prototyping Articulated Multi-Material Assemblies Using Multi-Piece Multi-Stage Molding, May 2004
  • B. Spranklin, Gelcasting of Geometrically Complex Objects, December 2003
  • I. Golden, Cutter Path Planning for 3D Replication, December 2002
  • G. Fowler, Design and Manufacturing Issues for Macroscopic Interfaces in Heterogeneous Assemblies, December 2001
  • O. Morgan, CNC Tool Path Generation for Three-Axis Machining of Sculptured Surfaces, May 2000
  • D. Butler, Using Computer Vision for Determining Vise Position for Intelligent Machining, December 1999

Last Updated on January 4, 2024