The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology is proud to announce the addition of two cutting-edge research areas: Control Systems, Machine Learning, and Robotics and Biomedical Engineering. This strategic expansion underscores the department’s commitment to advancing technological innovation and addressing critical challenges in healthcare and engineering.
The Control Systems, Machine Learning and Robotics research area focuses on the development of advanced control strategies, artificial intelligence-driven decision-making, and robotic systems for a variety of applications. Missouri S&T researchers are working to enhance the performance and reliability of autonomous systems, industrial automation, and intelligent robotics through cutting-edge machine learning techniques. This research has the potential to impact industries ranging from manufacturing and aerospace to healthcare and defense.
Faculty members affiliated with this research area:
- Douglas Bristow
- Xiaosong Du
- K. Krishnamurthy
- Ming Leu
- Frank Liou
- Smriti Nandan Paul
- Chaoying Pei
- Yun Seong Song
For more details on this research area, visit: Control Systems, Machine Learning and Robotics.
The Biomedical Engineering research area bridges engineering and medicine, focusing on medical devices, biomechanics, biomaterials, and rehabilitation technologies. Researchers in this field are developing innovative solutions to improve patient care, such as advanced prosthetics, medical robotics and assistive devices, and tissue engineering techniques. This interdisciplinary research leverages Missouri S&T’s engineering expertise to address critical healthcare challenges.
Faculty members affiliated with this research area:
For more details on this research area, visit: Biomedical Engineering.
The addition of these research areas will provide students and faculty with new opportunities for collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and hands-on learning. The department plans to establish state-of-the-art labs, recruit top-tier faculty, and foster partnerships with industry leaders to ensure these initiatives have a lasting impact.
For more information about the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering research areas, visit MAE Research.