Current and Former Research Students
Marco P. Schoen
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Current Ph.D Students
Nusrat Farheen
Nusrat Farheen
Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science: Measurement and Control Engineering.
Research focus:
Artificial Intelligent System for Potato Quality Control (in collaboration with Spudnik Equipment LLC):
Developing an AI system to capture and classify potato features.
Integrating image-based algorithms, deep learning, and domain knowledge
Creating adaptive control systems that learn and adapt during use.
Model-Based Reinforcement Learning controller:
Developing a novel controller using Dyna-Q algorithm and System Identification
Atulan Gupta
Atulan Gupta
Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science: Measurement and Control Engineering.
Research focus:
Model free reinforcement learning control
Machine learning
Intelligent Control Systems
Utilize standard webcam for real-time visual based navigation decisions
Ahmet Shehata
Ahmet Shehata
Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science: Measurement and Control Engineering.
Research focus:
Aircraft control systems
Current MS Students
Amirthavarshini (Andy) Vivekanandan
Amirthavarshini (Andy) Vivekanandan
MS in Mechanical Engineering
Research focus:
Modeling and simulation of a single stage axial compressor using AxSTREAM.
Actuated compressor blades to improve efficiency.
Interests in: Fluid Dynamics, Decarbonization and Sustainability
Current Undergraduate Researchers
Jaden Palmer
B.S. Nuclear & Mechanical Engineering
Research Project: Utilizing augmented reality for virtual prosthesis measurement and rehabilitation
Research Interests: Augmented reality, Rehabilitation, Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs), Nuclear Nonproliferation
Zachary Grima
Zachary Grima
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Mathematics
Developing a Modular Axial Compressor that can be quickly and cheaply updated to match various designs and support needs for master’s and doctoral students at a small scale for easy and efficient testing.
Research interests: Aerospace, CAD Design, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering
Kayson Oakey
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Research Project: Utilizing augmented reality for prosthesis training and measurement
Research Interests: programming, modeling, controls, medical.
Mathew Shumway
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Evan Mosher
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Keyave Hone
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Christian Done
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Janet Franklin
Rohan Shrestha
B.S in Computer Science
Former ISU Graduate Students:
Brijesh Lavu, “Intelligent-Adaptive Controller for Electroactive Polymer Actuator (EAP),” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, August 2003.
Lalita Paladugu, “Intelligent Star Pattern Recognition Techniques for Attitude Determination,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2004.
Kelwant Kaur Bhag Singh, “Predictive Filter Design in Signal Processing using AR and ARMA Models,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2004.
Ebenezer Seisie-Amoasi, “Optimization of a Star Pattern Recognition Algorithm for an Intelligent Star Tracker Using a Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2004.
Pankaj Shere, “Autonomous Intelligent Mechatronics Systems,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2005.
Randy Hoover (co-advisor), “Fusion of Hard and Soft Computing for Guidance, Navigation, and Control of Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2004.
Michael Miller (co-advisor), “Image Capturing System for Star Tracker,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, 2006.
Rahul Sekhri, “Modeling of Synthetic Jet Actuators for Active Flow Control,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, August 2005.
Tom Walters, “Plastic Strain Measurement Analysis using Positron Technology,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2007.
Jason Meranda, “System on a Chip - Using Power PC Microcontroller to Realize Pattern Recognition Algorithm,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, terminated.
Barathram Ramkumar, “Synergy between Enhanced Tabu Search and Genetic Algorithms for parameter estimation problems in colored noise environments,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2007.
Doug Alder, (co-advisor), “Kinematic Analysis of hand motion,” M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2009.
Fabien Emile, “Microcontroller implementation of smart predictive sensor algorithms,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2010.
Vidya Nandlikova, (co-advisor), “Fusion of Hard and Soft Control Techniques in Biomedical Engineering,” Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Idaho State University, December 2005.
Gerald McNabb, “Integration of star tracker algorithm and camera system,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2007.
Hanumantharao Rayapati , “Ant Colony based attitude tracking of space crafts,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2011.
Madhavi Anugolu, “EMG sensor array design and optimization,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2010.
Cheng-Hung Chen, (co-advisor), “Hybrid Control Strategies for Smart Prosthetic Hand,” Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Idaho State University, May 2009.
Parmod Kumar, “Modeling of EMG and Force to capture muscle fatigue dynamics” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2009.
Sebastian Anish, “Optimized Surface Electromyogram (sEMG) Signal Processing and System Identification for Smart Prosthetic Hand Control,” Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Idaho State University, May 2012.
Parmod Kumar, “Identification and Modeling of surface EMG Signals, Skeletal Muscle Forces, Skeletal Muscle Fatigue, and Finger Joint Angles for Smart Prosthetic Hand Design,” Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Idaho State University, December 2011.
Chandrasekhar Potluri, “Surface EMG Sensor Fusion for Estimating Finger Forces Using Genetic Algorithm,” M.S. in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2010.
Saad Azis, “Passive Control of a Wind Turbine Blade using Composite Materials,” M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2011.
Idiga Dasaratha Raman Goud, “Design of the ISIS Control System using Advanced Control Techniques,” M.S. in Measurement and Controls Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2012.
Ikechukwu Okanu, “Design of a Model Reference Adaptive Controller for a Twin Rotor MIMO System,” M.S. in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2012.
Nathan Sparks, “Signal processing of Electroencephalogram: A study on blind source separation with system identification and subtractive clustering,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2012.
Kaniz Fatema, “Star Pattern Recognition for an Intelligent Star Tracker using Particle Swarm and Tabu Search Algorithms,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2013.
Pavan Yarladadda, “Real-Time sEMG-Based Finger Joint Angle Control for a Smart Prosthetic Hand,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2013.
Madhavi Anugolu, “Identification of Muscle Motor Point Location Based on Dempster Shafer Theory,” Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Idaho State University, December 2014.
Adedayo Adekoya, “Forward Dynamic Simulation of an Upper Limb Model with Muscle Activation Patterns,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2015.
Durgasamanth Pidikiti, "Development of Voice Control Applicable to Prosthetic Arms," MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2014.
Sujan Prasai, "Modeling Compressor Dynamics using System Identification," MS in Mechanical Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2015.
Dane Sterbentz, “System Identification and Modeling of the Dynamics of a one Stage Axial Flow Compressor System,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2015.
Abduljaleel Alriyadh, “EMG Feature-Based Approach toward a Robust Artificial Neural Networks Analysis of Human Finger Motion,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, August 2016.
Nirmeet Adhvaryu, “Fast Dynamics Analysis and active Control of Spike-Type Stall Inception in a one-stage Axial compressor System,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2017.
Asib Mahmud, “Artificial Neural Network based sEMG Classification Algorithm for Motion Identification,” MS in MCE, May 2018.
Md Fahdul Wahab Chowdhury, “Parameter Identification and Controller Design for a One Stage Axial Flow Compressor System,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2018.
Shaikh Mahamud, “Real Time-Spatial SEMG Classification for Motion Control Using Fuzzy Inference System,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2018.
Anupama Dhamala, “An Obstacle Classification Method using Convolutional Neural Network for Autonomous Wheelchair Navigation,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, August 2019.
Shat Pratoomratana, “Allowing Type-3 Wind Turbines to Participate in Frequency Regulation using a Genetic Algorithm for Controller Parameter Tuning,” MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, April 2019.
Asa Monsen, "Particle Swarm Optimization of Fuzzy Self-Tuning PI Controller for Laser Powder-Direct Energy Deposition Process: a Simulation", MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2020.
Kenneth Stone, "A Glance at Augmented Reality in Robotics," MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, August 2020.
Ali Albeesh, "Stall Prediction in Jet Compressor Blades Using Autocorrelation and ESD Model," MS in Mechanical Engineering, Idaho State University, December 2020.
Nusrat Fahrin, "Object Detection, Localization and Navigation Strategy for Obstacle Avoidance Applied to Autonomous Wheelchair Driving," MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2022.
Shishir Khanal, "Preliminary Investigation on a Single-stage Axial Compressor Design and Stall Precursor Detection Algorithm," MS in Measurement and Control Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2022.
Matthew Brewer, "A Comparison Study of Bolted Tab and Slot Structures to Plug Welded Tab and Slot Structures," MS in Mechanical Engineering, Idaho State University, May 2023.
Michael Crump, "Sizing Exoskeleton and Prosthetic Devices using Augmented Reality: Implementation Perspectives," MS in Mechanical Engineering, Idaho State University, July 2023.
Golam Gause Jaman, "Machine Learning Approaches and Data Driven Controller Design Strategies Applied to Dynamic Systems," Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science, Idaho State University, May 2024.
Kellie Wilson, "Modeling and Control Design of a One-Stage Axial Flow Compressor," Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science, Idaho State University, May 2024.
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