Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
~ Calvin Coolidge
I am a mechatronics engineer and autonomous-AI researcher
A clip from a video-recording of my presentation at the 23rd Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems conference (TAROS 2022) at the Culham Science Centre in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK. The talk was on my recently published work on autonomous adaptation to emergency situations for continuous-learning, robotic agents (feel free to contact me if you would like to see the full presentation).
Welcome to my personal website. First, a little about me: I am a research engineer with experience in mechatronics, robotics, and AI. My most recent research work has dealt with life-long learning agents with a focus on rapid, autonomous, online adaptation to unforeseen events presenting emergency situations that the agent must circumvent (see left for a short video-clip from a conference presentation I made on this topic).
I conducted my doctoral studies in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. My research work at that time had been in the area of intelligent multi-agent systems, and my doctoral thesis dealt with the design of a methodology for the autonomous coordination of multiple robots in wilderness search and rescue applications. Following this, I went on to pursue additional graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania in order to develop a stronger background and additional hands-on skills in mechatronics and robotics, wherein my thesis project involved the design and fabrication of a novel, VTOL aerial vehicle.
My interests at present lie in the design and development of novel mechanical and mechatronic systems that must perform complex tasks in challenging, dynamic environments. In addition, I have a strong interest in research related to the development and application of AI and machine learning techniques for intelligent decision-making, with minimal data, in single and multi-agent autonomous systems. I am always on the look-out for opportunities to apply and further-develop my knowledge in these areas in new and different application domains.
This website is a small side-project I recently started to keep a log of and showcase my research and design work. It is a work-in-progress (and should remain so for a long time to come, I would presume), with more stuff to be added based on what new and interesting projects I get involved with, and wherever life takes me! Click on the menu items above and read on to learn more about my research and design activities, and about me.
