Research Topic: Robotics for the Modern World

Iris Bahar, PhD

Iris Bahar, PhD
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Computer Science
Department Head & Professor
ribahar@mines.edu
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Affiliated Pillar(s): Foundations | Frontiers
Research Focus Areas: Innovation in Computing | Intersections of Science Policy & Governance | Robotics for the Modern World | Transforming Engineering Education & STEM Workforce
Keywords: Embedded Systems | High Performance Computing | Human Robot Interaction | Robot Architectural Design | Robot Grasping & Manipulation | Robot Perception | Security & Privacy

Micah Corah

Micah Corah
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Computer Science
Assistant Professor
micah.corah@mines.edu
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Affiliated Pillar(s): Frontiers
Research Focus Areas: Computing for Innovation | Innovation in Computing | Robotics for the Modern World
Keywords: Algorithms | Cyber-Physical Systems | Environmental Monitoring | Machine Learning | Multi-Robot Systems | Robot Learning & Adaptive Systems | Robot Perception | Robot Planning & Control | Search & Rescue | Space Exploration | Uncertainty Quantification | Underground Safety

Andrew Petruska, PhD

Andrew Petruska, PhD
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Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor & Director of Robotics Program
apetruska@mines.edu
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Affiliated Pillar(s): Foundations | Frontiers
Research Focus Areas: Engineering at the Interface of Biology & Technology | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Materials & Manufacturing of the Future | Robotics for the Modern World | Space Exploration & Resource Development
Keywords: Additive Manufacturing | Multi-Robot Systems | Robot Architectural Design | Robot Grasping & Manipulation | Robot Learning & Adaptive Systems | Robot Locomotion | Robot Perception | Robot Planning & Control | Sustainable Manufacturing & Processes | Welding & Joining

Jamal Rostami, PhD, PE

Jamal Rostami, PhD, PE
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Mining Engineering
Professor and Haddon /Alacer Gold Endowed Chair
rostami@mines.edu
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Affiliated Pillar(s): Earth | Frontiers
Research Focus Areas: Advanced Resource Extraction Production & Processing | Critical Materials & Supply Chains | Earth & Planetary Processes | Exploring the Subsurface through Modeling & Mapping | Materials & Manufacturing of the Future | Robotics for the Modern World | Space Exploration & Resource Development | Underground Infrastructure Development
Keywords: Robot Locomotion | Robot Perception | Robot Planning & Control

Estelle Smith, PhD

Estelle Smith, PhD
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Computer Science
Assistant Professor
estellesmith@mines.edu
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Affiliated Pillar(s): Environment | Foundations | Frontiers
Research Focus Areas: Economic Feasibility & Social Acceptance | Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable Future | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Ethics & Values | Innovation in Computing | Intersections of Science Policy & Governance | Robotics for the Modern World | Soil Health & Human Wellness
Keywords: Algorithms | Data Science | Human Robot Interaction | Human-Centered Computing | Machine Learning

John Spear, PhD

John Spear, PhD
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Civil & Environmental Engineering
Professor
jspear@mines.edu
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Affiliated Pillar(s): Earth | Environment | Frontiers | Fundamentals
Research Focus Areas: Carbon Management & Air Quality | Clean & Sustainable Water Systems | Earth & Planetary Processes | Engineering at the Interface of Biology & Technology | Environmental & Climate Data Science | Exploring the Subsurface through Modeling & Mapping | Managing Earth's Water Resources | Robotics for the Modern World | Soil Health & Human Wellness | Space Exploration & Resource Development | Underground Infrastructure Development
Keywords: Robot Architectural Design