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I am a self-driven director and an engineer with a proven track record of leading engineering teams, driving technological advancements, and fostering innovation in robotics and automation. My passion lies in creating dexterous robotic systems that seamlessly integrate into human environments, and I thrive on identifying and solving complex engineering challenges. With expertise spanning reinforcement learning, manipulator design, motion planning, and wearable robotics, I am committed to delivering impactful solutions that advance the state of the art.As a leader, I focus on aligning technical development with strategic goals, mentoring teams to achieve their full potential, and building cross-disciplinary collaborations to tackle ambitious projects. I am continuously seeking opportunities to lead initiatives that push the boundaries of robotics and contribute to the industry’s growth.Key Leadership and Technical Skills • Strategic Technology Development • Robotics Control and Automation • Reinforcement Learning Applications • Design Optimization and Innovation • Team Building and MentorshipSelected Areas of Expertise • Reinforcement Learning for Fine Manipulation:Led the development of advanced control strategies integrated with reinforcement learning to optimize delicate object manipulation. Innovated internal control structures to enhance RL-based performance for real-world applications. • Dexterous Manipulator Design:Directed the design of tendon-driven manipulators with passivity-based optimization for force stability and energy efficiency. Introduced novel gravity-compensating mechanisms, achieving low inertia and robust operation. • Motion Planning:Oversaw the implementation of n-DOF sampling-based collision-free path planning, enabling precise navigation in dynamic environments. Championed the adoption of visual servoing techniques to improve operational efficiency under uncertainty. • Exoskeleton Development:Guided the creation of low-cost, fully 3D-printed wearable devices with integrated haptic feedback, leveraging innovative sensing technologies for enhanced user interaction.Professional Memberships • IEEE Robotics and Automation Society • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)