Robotics Experts

Fernando De la Torre

Research ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

Richard Lukas Jr, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Richard Lukas is a hands-on experienced engineer with a track record of innovative design and development of new products.

Karen Lightman

Executive Director, Metro21Carnegie Mellon University

Karen is an internationally recognized leader in building and supporting communities based on emerging technologies.

Naomi Ekas

Department Chair & Professor of PsychologyTexas Christian University

Naomi Ekas is an expert in autistic and non-autistic children's emotional development.

Nigel Newbutt

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Nigel Newbutt is a leading expert in the use of technologies with autistic groups, specifically virtual reality and immersive technologies.

Hugh Jack

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Hugh Jack holds degrees in both electrical and mechanical engineering.

Pramod Abichandani

Associate Professor of Applied Engineering and TechnologyNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Researches drones, robotics and embedded systems

Hashem Ashrafiuon, PhD

Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Heterogeneous Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory (HAVLab); Director, Unmanned Surface and Underwater Vehicles | College of EngineeringVillanova University

Hashem Ashrafiuon, PhD, is an expert on robotics, autonomous vehicles and nonlinear dynamics and control.

Hongwu Wang

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Hongwu Wang is a biomedical engineer merging AI, wearables, rehab robotics, and assistive tech into real-world aging/disability solutions.

Farbod Khoshnoud

Lecturer of Mechanical EngineeringLoyola Marymount University

Mechanical engineering educator researching mechatronics, quantum robotics, self-powered systems and autonomous technologies.