| Alumnus | Level | Period | Project | Current Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Nasr | Postdoctoral Research Associate | 2023-2024 | Advancements in Biomechanical Modeling and Control for Human Movement Analysis, Pose Estimation, Wearable Robotics, and Energy Regeneration | Technical Lead at Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. |
| AliAsghar MohammadiNasrabadi | PhD Student | 2019-2024 | Optimizing Total Hip Arthroplasty using Predictive Dynamic Simulation of Human Sit-to-Stand Movement and Deep Learning for Flexible Spinopelvic Model Identification | Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo |
| Keaton Inkol | PhD Student | 2018-2023 | Dynamics and Model-based Control of Balance Recovery in Humans Using Lower-limb Exoskeletons | Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo |
| Jason Hunter | MASc Student | 2021-2023 | Subject-specific Assistive Control of a Stroke Rehabilitation Robot | |
| Behzad Danaei | PhD Student | 2019-2023 | Predictive Dynamic Simulation of Human Movement Following Hip and Knee Replacement | Engineer at Multimatic Inc. |
| Spencer Ferguson | MASc Student | 2020-2023 | A Two-Armed Forward Dynamic Model of a Golf Drive: A Simulation and Optimization Tool for Golf Equipment and Biomechanics | Mechanical Design Engineer at N.S. International, Ltd |
| Adam Caldwell | MASc Student | 2020-2022 | Development and Comparison of 3D Dynamic Models of Golf Clubhead-Ball Impacts | Researcher at Research Grade Sports Ltd |
| Sydney Bell | MASc Student | 2020-2022 | Muscle Torque Generator Model For A Two Degree-of-Freedom Shoulder Joint | R&D Engineering Associate at Boston Scientific |
| Ali Nasr | PhD Student | 2018-2022 | Design, Dynamics, and Control of Active-passive Upper-limb Exoskeleton Robots | Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Waterloo |
| William McNally | PhD Student | 2018-2022 | On the Design of 2D Human Pose Estimation Networks using Accelerated Neuroevolution and Novel Keypoint Representations | Senior Research Engineer at Cleveland Golf / Srixon |
| Arash Hashemi | Research Engineer | 2021-2022 | Vehicle Dynamics Controls Developer at General Motors | |
| Merwa Al-Rasheed | MASc Student | 2019-2021 | Combined Multibody Musculoskeletal Dynamic Modeling and Finite Element Modeling of the Human Tibia in Countermovement Jumps | R&D Biomedical Engineer at Myant Inc. |
| Arash Hashemi | MASc Student | 2019-2021 | Trajectory Planning and Subject-Specific Control of a Stroke Rehabilitation Robot using Deep Reinforcement Learning | Research Engineer at University of Waterloo |
| Anson Maitland | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2019-2021 | Nonlinear Model Predictive Control Reduction Strategies for Real-time Optimal Control | Co-founder at Enerza |
| Brokoslaw Laschowski | PhD Student | 2018-2021 | Energy Regeneration and Environment Sensing for Robotic Leg Prostheses and Exoskeletons | Research Scientist at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute |
| Mahdokht Ezati | PhD Student | 2017-2021 | Predictive Dynamic Simulation of Child Gait Using Direct Collocation Optimal Control | Controls Specialist at General Motors |
| Parya Khoshroo | MASc Student | 2018-2020 | Control System and Graphical User Interface Design of an Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation Robot | Controls Specialist at Armo-Tool |
| Valerie Norman-Gerum | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2019-2020 | Research Scientist at University of Guelph | |
| Amer Keblawi | PhD Student | 2015-2020 | Acausal Modelling of Thermal Fluid Systems with a Focus on Engine Air Path Components | |
| Valerie Norman-Gerum | PhD Student | 2011-2019 | Predictive Dynamic Simulation of Healthy Sit-to-Stand Movement | Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo |
| Mohammad Hassanpour | Research Engineer | 2018-2019 | Software Engineer at Multimatic Inc. | |
| Bryce Hosking | MASc Student | 2016-2018 | Modelling and Model Predictive Control of Power-Split Hybrid Powertrains for Self-Driving Vehicles | Systems Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace |
| Colin Brown | MASc Student | 2016-2018 | Predictive Forward Dynamic Simulation of Wheelchair Propulsion | Technology Analyst at Deloitte Consulting |
| Conor Jansen | MASc Student | 2016-2018 | Predictive Dynamic Simulation of Cycling Using Olympic Cyclist and Bicycle Models | Researcher at Nike Sport Research Lab |
| Reza Sharif Razavian | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2017-2018 | Modelling of Human Motor and Balance Control for Gait and Sit-to-Stand | Research Associate, Imperial College London |
| Mohit Batra | PhD Student | 2014-2018 | Dynamics and Model-Predictive Anti-Jerk Control of Connected Electric Vehicles | Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo |
| William McNally | MASc Student | 2015-2017 | Forward Dynamic Simulation of a Golf Drive | PhD Student at University of Waterloo |
| Borna Ghannadi | PhD Student | 2013-2017 | Model-Based Control of Upper Extremity Human-Robot Rehabilitation Systems | Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo |
| Ebrahim Moradi | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2017 | Vehicle Dynamics and Control of Autonomous Vehicles | Clearpath Robotics at Waterloo |
| Sara Greenberg | MASc Student | 2015-2017 | Human Pose Estimation Using Depth Camera | |
| Sindhura Buggaveeti | MASc Student | 2015-2017 | Dynamic Modeling and Parameter Identification of a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle | Research Specialist at University of Waterloo |
| Reza Sharif Razavian | PhD Student | 2013-2017 | Synergy-Based Modeling of Human Motor Control System | Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo |
| Naser Mehrabi | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2014-2017 | Modelling, Control, and Optimization of Biomechatronic systems | Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Washington |
| Amir Mousavi Lajimi | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2016-2017 | Controlling Drift in IMU Position Sensing | |
| Peter Brown | MASc Student | 2013-2016 | Contact Modelling for Forward Dynamics of Human Motion | Research Specialist at University of Waterloo |
| Chongfeng Wei | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2015-2016 | Volumetric Modelling of Automotive Tires | Assistance Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
| Yiteng Liang | MASc Student | 2014-2016 | Symbolic Integration of Multibody System Dynamics with Finite Element Method | Engineer at Chrysler Group LLC |
| Ehsan Samadani | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2015-2016 | Lecturer at Conestoga College | |
| Soroosh Hassanpour | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2014-2016 | Math-Based Modelling of Automotive Engine Air Paths | Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto |
| Joydeep Banerjee | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2013-2016 | Modelling of Distributed-Parameter Systems | Research Engineer at Maplesoft |
| Brock Laschowski | MASc Student | 2014-2016 | Biomechanical Modelling of Paralympic Wheelchair Sport Movements | PhD Student at University of Waterloo |
| Ramin Masoudi | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2012-2015 | Model Reduction for Automotive Systems | Assistant Professor at Americal University in Dubi |
| Amir Taghavipour | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2014-2015 | Model-Based Control of Automotive Systems | Assistant Professor at Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology |
| Hadi Adibi Asl | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2014-2015 | Assistant Professor at Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology | |
| Daniel Johnson | MASc Student | 2012-2014 | Three-Dimensional Forward Dynamic Model of the Golf Swing | Software Engineer at Thalmic labs |
| Willem Petersen | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2013-2014 | Math-Based Modelling of Automotive Powertrains | Research Engineer at Impco |
| Andrew Hall | PhD Student | 2011-2014 | Formulation of a Path-Following Joint for Multibody System Dynamics | Co-Founder at HH Development |
| Shinhoon Kim | MASc Student | 2012-2014 | High-Fidelity Modelling of an Electric Sport Utility Vehicle | Research Engineer at Toyota R+D Technical Center |
| Adam Ing | MASc Student | 2012-2014 | Automated Synthesis and Topology Optimization of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrains. | Systems Engineer at LG Chem Power Inc |
| Naser Mehrabi | PhD Student | 2010-2014 | Dynamics and Model-Based Control of Electric Power Steering Systems | Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo |
| Amir Taghavipour | PhD Student | 2010-2014 | Real-Time Optimal Energy Management System for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles | Assistant Professor at Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology |
| Hadi Adibi Asl | PhD Student | 2010-2014 | Acausal Powertrain Modelling with Application to Model-based Powertrain Control | Assistant Professor at Khaje Nasir Toosi University of Technology |
| Aden Seaman | Research Engineer | 2008-2014 | Math-based Modelling and Control of Automotive Systems | Lead Developer at Yakkertech |
| Joydeep Banerjee | PhD Student | 2008-2013 | Graph-Theoretic Approach for Automatically Generating Sensitivity Equations | Research Engineer at Maplesoft |
| Mohammad Sharif Shourijeh | PhD Student | 2009-2013 | Optimal Control and Multibody Dynamic Modelling of Human Musculoskeletal Systems | Research Engineer at Anybody Technologies |
| Fransis Loh | MASc Student | 2010-2013 | Dynamic Modelling of Lexus SUV | Forensic Engineer at Giffin Koerth |
| Thomas Uchida | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2011-2012 | Model Reduction for Nonlinear Dynamic Systems | Simbios Distinguished Fellow at Stanford University |
| Willem Petersen | PhD Student | 2008-2012 | A Volumetric Contact Model for Planetary Rover Wheel/Soil Interaction | Research Engineer at Impco |
| Ramin Masoudi | PhD Student | 2008-2012 | Micromechanics of Fiber Networks Including Nonlinear Hysteresis and its Application to Multibody Dynamic Modeling of Piano Mechanisms | Assistant Professor, American University in Dubi, UAE |
| Chandrika Prakash Vyasarayani | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2009-2012 | Parameter Identification for Mechatronic Vehicle Systems | Associate Professor, IIT Hyderabad, India |
| Sukhpreet Sandhu | PhD Student | 2006-2012 | Contact Dynamics in Biomechanical Systems | Research Engineer, MSC Software |
| Reza Sharif Razavian | MASc Student | 2010-2012 | Design and Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing of Optimal Controllers for Hybrid Electric Powertrains | PhD Student, University of Waterloo |
| Thanh-Son Dao | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2009-2011 | Math-Based Modelling of Hybrid Electric Vehicles | Application Engineer at MapleSoft |
| Matt Millard | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2011 | Dynamic Simulation of 3D Human Motion | Postdoctoral Fellow, Universitat Heidelberg |
| Thomas Uchida | PhD Student | 2006-2011 | Real-Time Dynamic Simulation of Constrained Multibody Systems using Symbolic Computation | Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University |
| Mathew Millard | PhD Student | 2005-2011 | Mechanics and Control of Human Balance | Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University |
| Mike Boos | MASc Student | 2008-2011 | Validation of Volumetric Contact Dynamics Models | Test Engineer, Ansys Inc. |
| Mohammadreza Saeedi | MASc Student | 2008-2010 | Math-based Modelling of Automotive Powertrains | Quality Engineer at Linamar |
| Kiumars Jalali | PhD Student | 2005-2010 | Vehicle Dynamics and Stability Control Systems for Electric Vehicles | Research Engineer at MDA Space Missions |
| Akram Abdel-Rahman | MASc Student | 2007-2009 | Active Steering in Automotive Systems | Engineering Specialist at GM Canada |
| William Bombardier | MASc Student | 2007-2009 | Modelling 3D Roads in a Symbolic Environment | Research Engineer at Bombardier Recreational Products |
| Chandrika Prakash Vyasarayani | PhD Student | 2006-2009 | Mechanistic Models for Contacts with Friction and Hysteresis | Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo |
| Roel Vos | Diplomathesis | 2008 | Design and Prototyping of an Active Steering System | --- |
| Yi Liu | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2006-2008 | Design of Gears for Harmonic Drive Motors | Research Engineer at Sprung-brett RDI |
| Michael Peasgood | PhD Student | 2004-2008 | Autonomous Mobile Robots | Co-Founder and VicePresident, Aeryon Labs |
| Willem Petersen | Diplomathesis | 2007 | Dynamics of Impact between Golf Clubhead and Ball | PhD Student, University of Waterloo |
| Henning Vogt | Diplomathesis | 2006-2007 | Dynamics of Drive-by-wire Vehicles with In-wheel Motors | Engineer, VW Group, Germany |
| Mike Wybenga | MASc Student | 2004-2007 | Micro-Robot for Internal Inspection of the GI Tract | Mechanical Lead, Profound Medical Inc. |
| Sarbast Rasheed | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2006-2007 | Dynamic Modelling of 3D MEMS Actuators | Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo |
| Kevin Morency | MASc Student | 2004-2007 | Real-Time Simulation of Automobile Dynamics | Research Engineer, MDA Space Missions |
| Yves Gonthier | PhD Student | 2000-2007 | Modelling of Multibody Contact Dynamics with Friction | Robotics Engineer, Canadian Space Agency |
| Steven Cutler | MASc Student | 2005-2006 | Dynamics and Control of Walking Robots | Attorney, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP |
| Adel Izadbakhsh | MASc Student | 2004-2006 | Dynamics and Control of Mechatronic Systems | Postdoctoral Fellow at GM Canada |
| Mathieu Léger | MASc Student | 2004-2006 | Automated Coordinate Selection in Multibody System Dynamics | Application Engineer, Maplesoft Inc., Waterloo |
| Nasser Azad | PhD Student | 2003-2006 | Dynamics and Control of Hydraulically Articulated Vehicles | Assistant Professor at University of Waterloo |
| Christopher Kuo | MASc Student | 2002-2005 | Sports Utility Vehicle Rollover Control | Engineer, Taiwan |
| Yi Liu | PhD Student | 2001-2005 | Automated Design of Mechanisms and Machinery | Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo |
| Chad Schmitke | PhD Student | 2000-2005 | Symbolic Modelling of Multibody System Dynamics | Lead Developer, Maplesoft Inc., Waterloo |
| Christian Simonidis | Diplomathesis | 2004 | Control of a Flexible Link Robotic Manipulator | PhD Student, University of Karlsruhe, Germany |
| Wolfgang Stamm | Diplomathesis | 2004 | Compressional Behaviour of Felt | Mechanical Engineer, LuK Group, Germany |
| Martin Hirschkorn | MASc Student | 2002-2004 | Dynamics of Piano Actions Mechanisms | Research Engineer, CM Labs |
| Michael Peasgood | MASc Student | 2001-2004 | Biomechanical Design of Assistive Devices |
PhD Student, University of Waterloo |
| Yuping He | Postdoctoral Fellow | 2003 | Dynamics and Stability of Heavy Articulated Vehicles | Assistant Professor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology |
| Scott Redmond | MASc Student | 2001-2003 | Symbolic Kinematics and Dynamics of Multibody Systems | Engineer, MD Robotics, Brampton, Ontario |
| Milad Ishac | PhD Student | 1993-2003 | Motor-Network Technique for Multibody Dynamics | Researcher, Kinesiology Department, University of Waterloo |
| Yuping He | PhD Student | 1998-2002 | Dynamics and Optimization of Road and Rail Vehicles | Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo |
| Ajay Seth | MASc Student | 1997-2000 | Human Motion Simulation and Control Models | Research Associate, Stanford University |
| Jeff Cain | PhD Student | 1996-1999 | Development of a Satellite Guidance System | Research Engineer, COMDEV, Cambridge, Ontario |
| Craig Good | MASc Student | 1996-1998 | Automated Design of Dynamic Mechanical Systems | President, Collision Analysis, Alberta |
| Dave Lovekin | MASc Student | 1996-1998 | Control of a Flexible Manipulator Subject to Dynamic Mass Capture | Senior Advisor, Pembina Institute |
| Pengfei Shi | MASc Student | 1994-1998 | Senior Advisor, Pembina Institute | |
| Lawrence Chan | MASc Student | 1995-1997 | Development of a Gravity-Free Flexible Manipulator Experimental Facility | Engineer, Qualcomm Atheros |
| Aaron Baumal | MASc Student | 1996-1998 | Automated Design of Planar Mechanical Systems using Numerical Optimization | Principal, Fixed Income Trading, OMERS |
| Brian Muegge | MASc Student | 1994-1996 | Graph-Theoretic Modelling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems | Owner, Fleb Development Corp. |
| Cari Wells | MASc Student | 1994-1996 | Symbolic Implementation of a Graph-Theoretic Formulation for Planar Multibody Systems | Process Engineer, Vancouver Airport Authority |
| Layi Oshinowo | MASc Student | 1994-1996 | Automated Analysis of Planar Mechanical Systems with User-Defined Coordinates: A Graph-Theoretic Approach | Engineering Manager, MDA Space Missions |