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Research Overview

The Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology program  combines electronic systems, mechanical and manufacturing systems, and applied research activities. 


Labs

Adaptive Robotics and Technology (ART) Lab

Dr. Kiju Lee

This research lab focuses on theories and technologies for adaptive robots and human-robot/technology interfaces.

Collaborative Robots & Intelligent Control Systems (Cobotics) Lab

Dr. Mohamed Gharib

The Cobotics lab was established to support state-of-the-art research in the field of Cooperative Robotics & Smart Manufacturing. The Cobotics lab also hosts the Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology capstone projects sponsored by the program's industry partners.

Computer Vision and Robotics Lab

Dr. Gaurav Pandey

Research in this lab involves solving problems related to the autonomous navigation of robots with a focus on sensing, perception, planning, and decision making. 

Controls and Mechatronics Research Lab

Dr. Xingyong Song

Major research interests in this lab include machine intelligence and control, autonomous and connected vehicles control and optimization, dynamics modeling, machine learning and reinforcement learning, automation and control for oil and gas applications, control and optimization for energy systems, and mechatronic system design, fabrication and prototyping.

Digital and Circuits Lab

Electronics Fabrication Lab

Embedded Systems Lab

Emerging Networks and Security (ENaS) Lab

Dr. Garth V. Crosby

The ENaS lab is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of cybersecurity and resilience in an increasingly interconnected world. The lab's aim is to develop innovative security frameworks, protocols, and technologies that protect critical systems across emerging network domains while training the next generation of security engineers and researchers.

Engineering, Networking, and Security (ENaS) Lab

Instrumentation and Power Systems Lab

Mechatronics Lab

Metallic Materials Lab

Metrology Lab

Nonmetallic Materials Lab

Product Innovation Center

Robotics and Mechanisms Lab

Strength of Materials Lab

Thermodynamics Lab



Our Faculty

Garth V. Crosby

  • Associate Professor, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution,
  • Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology,
  • Affiliated Faculty, Multidisciplinary Engineering
Garth V. Crosby

Mohamed Gharib

  • Program Coordinator, Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology
  • Instructional Associate Professor, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution
  • Affiliated Faculty, Multidisciplinary Engineering
Mohamed Gharib

Kiju Lee

  • Associate Professor, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution and Mechanical Engineering,
  • Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology
Kiju Lee

Gaurav Pandey

  • Associate Professor, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution,
  • Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology
  • Affiliated Faculty, Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Affiliated Faculty, Mechanical Engineering
Gaurav Pandey

Xingyong Song

  • Associate Professor, Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution,
  • Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology,
  • Affiliated Faculty, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Xingyong Song