CURRENT STUDENTS

PhD Students

1. Afram, Abdul (2012-present), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, "Control of Indoor energy systems.” In progress.

2. Mehdizadeh-Bakhshmand, Saeed (2012-present), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Image-guided robotic catheterization for cardiac interventions.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Shahryar Rahnamayan. In progress.

3 Hasanzadeh, Shahir (2011-present), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Dynamic modeling and control of cardiac intervention catheters.” In progress.

4 Goli, Mohammad (2011-present), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Dynamic vision-based control of UAV-based manipulation.” In progress.

5.  Assa, Akbar, (2009-present), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Programming by observation of industrial robots.” In progress.

6 Vakanski, Aleksandar, (2008-present), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Vision-based programming of industrial robots.” Co-supervisor: Dr. I. Mantegh of NRC-Institute for Aerospace Research, Montreal, Canada. In progress.

MASc/MESc Students

1.  Ziaee, Amin (2011-present), Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz, “Image-based force control of continuum robots.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Sohrab Khanmohammadi. In progress.

2 Appelmann, Anthony (1/2011-10/2011), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Robot design for robotic catheter manipulation system for medical interventions.” Co-supervisor: Prof. Roland Wilis, Fachhochschule Techinkum Wien (Austria).

3.  Foroughi, Aidin (2010-present), Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University, “Task planning for programming by demonstration of robotic manipulators.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Iraj Mantegh, NRC-IAR. In progress.

MEng (PROJECT) Students

1.  Yahya, Mohammad (2011-present), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Image-guided position-force control of robotic HIFU: High Intensity Focused Ultrasound.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Jahan Tavakkoli. In progress.

2 Mendoza, Luis (2009-present), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “TBD.” In progress.

 


ALUMNI

PhD Students

1 Kharrati, Hamed (2011-2012), Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tabriz, “Fuzzy control of intervention catheters.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Sohrab Khanmohammadi. In progress.

2 Tao, Xiadong, (2007-2009), Mechanical Engineering, KAIST, “Vision-based MEMS assembly.” Co-supervisor: Dr. H. Cho of KAIST. Now Postdoctoral fellow with Electrical Engineering Department, UC at Santa Cruz.

3 Hong, Dakhowa, (2007-2009), Mechanical Engineering, KAIST, “Adaptive optics for vision sensor zooming.” Co-supervisor: Dr. H. Cho of KAIST.

4 Kim, Jungsik, (2007-2009), Mechanical Engineering, KAIST, “Real-time haptic-image guided cell manipulation for biomedical applications.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Jung Kim of KAIST.

5 Marey, Mohammad, (2007-2009), Information Technology, IRISA-INRIA, Rennes, France, “Adaptive image-based control of robotic manipulators.” Co-supervisor: Dr. F. Chaumette of INRIA-IRIA. Now Assistant Professor with Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

6 Ganji, Yusof, (2004-2009), Electrical Engineering, University of Waterloo, “A platform for robot-assisted intracardiac catheter navigation.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Safavi-Naeini, Now Senior Software Engineer, RIM, Mississauga, Ontario.

7 Rahimi, Fariborz, (2004-2010), Electrical Engineering, University of Waterloo, “Tremor in Parkinson's Disease: loading and trends in tremor characteristics.”  Co-supervisor: Dr. D. Wang of U. Waterloo. Now Postdoctoral Fellow with London Health Sciences Centre University of Western Ontario Hospital, London, Ontario.

8 Hosseini-Suny, Kamal, (2003-2006), Electrical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, “Adaptive control design for Internet-based teleoperation.” Co-supervisor: Dr. H. Momeni, Now Senior Engineer with Circuit Tech., Inc.

9 Deng, Lingfeng, (1999-2004), Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, “Comparison of image-based and position-based robot visual servoing methods and improvements.” Co-supervisor: Dr. W.J. Wilson. Now Scientist with MD Robotics-Space Mission.

10 Ganjefar, Soheil, (1999-2004), Electrical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, “Design of hybrid control system for teleoperation via Internet.” Co-supervisor: Dr. H. Momeni.  Now Assistant Professor with Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran.

11.  Majd, M., (2002-2003), Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of  Tehran, “Design of a human-machine interface for treatment and evaluation of upper extremities neuro-mascular disorders.” Co-supervisor: Dr. M. Nili.

MASc/MESc Students

1 Ebrahimi, Amir (2009-2011), Mechatronics Engineering, University of Tabriz, “Vision-based obstacle avoidance for a mini unmanned aerial vehicle.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Ahmad Ghanbari.

2 Goli, Mohammad (2009-2011), Mechatronics Engineering, University of Tabriz, “Automatic target tracking by quad-rotor UAV.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Ahmad Ghanbari.

3 MacAvelia, Troy (2009-2011), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Haptic modeling of orthopedic surgery.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Ahmad Ghasempour.

4 Chao, Fan, (2009-2010), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Optical tracking for automated robot programming.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Iraj Mantegh, NRC-Institute for Aerospace Research, Montréal, Canada.  Moved to change his area.

5.  Borjian, Ramin, (2005-2008)., Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Tehran Azad University, “Intelligent control of hydraulic valves.” Co-supervisor: Dr. A. Asadi.

6.  Alae, Behrooz, (2004-2006), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “A new strategy for kinematic and dynamic optimization of robotic manipulators with application to haptic interfaces.” Now Senior Engineer with Atomic Energy of Canada.

7.  Sharifi, Reza, (2003-2005), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University, Tehran, Iran “Biomedical modeling of tissues for haptic simulations of medical interventions.” Co-supervisor: Dr. Ahmadian. Now PhD Student in Mechanical Engineering of MIT.

8.  Jorjani, George, (2003-2006), Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, “A closed loop computer simulator for steel plant electric arc furnace regulator.” Now Senior Engineer with Gerdau Ameristeel, Whitby, Ontario, Canada.

9.  Masih-Tehrani, Behdad, (2004-2005), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, “Kinematic analysis and modeling of the visual and functional workspace of the human being.” Now Scientist with Oracle Corp., Boston, MA.

10.  Shademan, Azad, (2003-2005), Electrical Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, “Optimal feature design for vision-guided manipulation.” Now Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alberta, Canada

11.  Mohabbati, B., (2003-2005), Computer Science, Amir Kabir University, Tehran, Iran, “Visual tracking of objects in dynamic environments.” Co-supervisor: Dr. S. Kasayi and Dr. Mohammdai.

12.  Elahi-Bakhsh, Amir-Hossein, (2002-2004), Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, “Q learning for robotic grasping.” Co-supervisor: Dr. M. Nili.

13.  Liu, Jingrong, (1999-2002), Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, “Design and analysis of intelligent fuzzy tension controllers for rolling mills.” Co-supervisor: Dr. W.J. Wilson.  Now heads Intelligent Control Systems, Inc., P.R. China.

14.  Ficocelli, Mariano, (1997-2000), Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario/Ryerson University, “State estimation manager for visual servoing.” Now with MD Robotics Inc, Ontario, Canada.

15.  Wang, Qiang, (1997-2000), Electrical Engineering Department and Center for Intelligent Machines, McGill University, “Translation of graphic to haptic boundary representation.” Co-supervisor: Dr. V. Hayward. Now with Motorola Canada, Montréal.

16.  Baghaki, Ali (2009-2010), Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, moved to Concordia University.

MEng (PROJECT) Students

1 Puha, Radu, (2005-2008), Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, “Hybrid vision-force based control of robotic manipulators.”

2 Zafari, M., (2001-2005), Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering, Ryerson University, “Modeling and simulation of human arm reach.”