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Dr. Meng Cheng Lau is an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Laurentian University and Director of the Laurentian Intelligent Mobile Robotics Lab (LIMRL). His research focuses on artificial intelligence, computer vision, and autonomous robotics, with an emphasis on real world deployment in domains such as humanoid robots and intelligent systems.

His research program is supported by a combination of federal, industry, and institutional funding. He holds grants from the NSERC of Canada, which support both fundamental research and the training of highly qualified personnel in AI and robotics. In addition, he is involved in industry-driven projects funded by the IAMGOLD President’s Innovation Fund, focusing on topics such as energy efficiency modeling and AI-enabled autonomy for battery electric and underground mining vehicles. He also receives internal research support from Laurentian University to advance lab infrastructure and student-led projects.

Dr. Lau is also an IAMGOLD Innovation Fellow, a role that highlights his contributions to innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Through this fellowship, he leads initiatives that integrate humanoid robotics with STEM outreach, helping to promote experiential learning and inspire the next generation of engineers and AI practitioners.

His funding portfolio enables a strong integration of research and education, supporting graduate and undergraduate students in hands on projects and international competitions. Under his supervision, student teams have achieved recognition at global robotics events such as the FIRA RoboWorld Cup, reflecting the impact of his research and training environment.

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