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Dongming Gan, PhD
Dr. Dongming Gan, an Associate Professor in Purdue University's School of Engineering Technology, holds Ph.D. degrees in Robotics and Mechanical Engineering from King’s College London and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. With a background including postdoc fellowships at the Italian Institute of Technology and teaching roles at Khalifa University, he specializes in robotics, theoretical kinematics, and intelligent reconfigurable systems. Dr. Gan's research focuses on designing compliant robot manipulators and flexible wearable devices for applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and human-robot co-existing scenarios. He has authored over 100 papers and holds six patents in these areas.
Dr. Gan serves as Associate Editor for Mechanism and Machine Theory, IMechE Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, and Robotica. Additionally, he holds editorial roles in Mechanical Sciences, Bionics and Biomimetics, and Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. He is an elected committee member of ASME DED Mechanism and Robotics and a member of ASME. He has actively contributed to program committees and symposiums of conferences such as IEEE ICRA, IROS, Cyber, IEEE/ASME ReMAR, Parallel, and ASME IDETC.
Research Interests: Robotics Design, Compliant Robotics Manipulation, Human Robot Interaction.
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Email: dgan@purdue.edu
Current Students
Current Students
Ph.D. Students
Ziqing Yu
Ziqing Yu is the 4th year PhD student in Prof.Gan’s lab. His research is mainly on the application of variable stiffness actuator and gripper. He is working on the control of the collaborative robot.
Research Interests: Robotics, Control.
Email: yu1154@purdue.edu
Lei Jin
Lei Jin is a Purdue Ph.D. student specializing in Robotics and 3D Modeling with a solid history in research at Purdue, Northeastern, and UCLA. His projects in the U.S. and China, particularly on Cable-Driven Robots, showcase his commitment to engineering advancement. With degrees from UCLA and Northeastern and fluency in English and Chinese, Lei aims to use his skills and passion to propel technological innovations.
Research Interests: Robotics, Control System Engineering, 3D Modeling, Drafting, Innovation, Problem-Solving, Cable-Driven Parallel Robots, Multi-agent Systems.
Email: jin209@purdue.edu
Qianyu Guo
Qianyu Guo earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Software Engineering from Shanxi University, China. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. Her research focuses on machine learning, computer vision, and multimodal robotic perception. Qianyu is dedicated to leveraging machine learning to address real-world challenges, bridging advanced research with practical applications.
Research Interests: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Multimodal perception, Event Camera, Adversarial Attack, Image Quality Assessment.
Email: guo716@purdue.edu
Maitha Alqaydi
Maitha AlQaydi holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Khalifa University and a Master's degree in Robotics from King's College London. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University. Her research interests lie broadly in Robotics and Control, with a particular emphasis on Cable-Driven Parallel Robots.
Research Interests: Robotics, Systems and Controls
Email: malqayd@purdue.edu
Han Lin
Han Lin, currently pursuing a PhD degree in Engineering Technology at Purdue University, following the completion of his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology. His academic journey has been characterized by a passion for innovative research and a dedication to pushing the boundaries of engineering technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of mechanics and robotics systems. His prior experience in designing and testing innovative robotic grippers and compliant robotic links has deepened his commitment to addressing the challenges of safe human-robot interaction and enhancing robotic manipulation capabilities. Han is enthusiastic about contributing to the advancement of these fields through rigorous research and innovative solutions.
Research Interests: Compliant Robotic Systems, Variable Stiffness Mechanisms, Actuation-coordinated Mobile Robots with Hybrid Functions.
Email: lin853@purdue.edu
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