Amir M. Vahedi

Ph.D. Student Mechanical Engineering School of Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering University of Connecticut

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About me

Welcome! I'm a Ph.D. student at the University of Connecticut in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering. My research intersects topology optimization, motion planning, and machine learning, with a focus on robotics. I'm driven to reshape the future of robotics by integrating advanced technologies into dynamic system simulations and innovative AI methodologies. My goal is to contribute groundbreaking solutions that extend the capabilities of mechanical systems and robotics. I value collaboration and am always looking to connect with peers and professionals interested in pushing the boundaries of technology. Thank you for visiting my portfolio, and I look forward to potential partnerships.

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Aug.2023 – present)

GPA: 4/4

M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering (Sep.2021 – Jul.2023)

GPA: 4/4 (18.36/20, 18 Units)

Master’s Thesis Title:

Flight Formation Control & Obstacle Avoidance of a Flying Robot Team Using Fuzzy Predictive Artificial Potential Field Method (Grade:- ) Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. H. Nobahari

B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering (Sep.2017 – Sep.2021)

GPA: 3.85/4 (17.99/20)

Bachelor’s Thesis Title:

Design, Simulation and Control of an Aerial Robot with tail-sitter flying wing configuration (Grade: 20/20) Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. H. Nobahari

Physics and mathematics Diploma(Sep.2013 – Jun.2017)

GPA: 4/4 (19.5/20)

IELTS Band Score: 7.5

Research Interests

  • Optimization
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Motion and Path Planning
  • Machine Learning
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Autonomous Control
  • Cooperative Control
  • Robotics
  • Multi-Robot System
  • Experience

    Involvement

  • CTO & Advisor, UConn AIAA Student Team
  • Design/Build/Fly Competition
    Leadership: Guiding the technical development and advising the team on the design of aerospace systems(Sep. 2024 – Present | Storrs, CT)

    Teaching Experience

  • Guidance & Navigation Course
  • Teaching Assistant, Assoc. Prof. H. Nobahari
    Preparing ”Stateflow” tutorial video
    Teaching Hardware-In-The-Loop procedure using Simulink desktop Real-Time(Spring 2022)
  • Simulink Workshop
  • In collaboration with Student Scientific Association of Aerospace Engineering
    8 hours workshop Teaching
    Introduction to most common blocks
    Introduction to Control algorithms Implementation in Simulink
    Introduction to Simscape multi-body modeling & Reinforcement learning
    Implementation(May. 2022)
  • Automatic Control Course
  • Teaching Assistant, Assoc. Prof. H. Nobahari(Fall 2021 & 2020)
  • SOLIDWORKS Course
  • In collaboration with Student Scientific Association of Aerospace Engineering
    16 hours workshop Teaching
    Introduction to Part Environment Commands
    Introduction to Assembly Environment Commands
    Introduction to Drawing Environment Commands(Summer 2021 & 2019)

    Skills

    Engineering Software

    Ansys Fluent, AVL, FlightGear, QGroundControl

    Programming Languages

    Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Simulink, ROS, Stateflow, Gazebo, Arduino, Pixhawk

    Modeling Tools

    SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD

    Languages

    Persian(Native), English(Fluent)

    Project Management

    Microsoft Project, Trello

    Document Tools

    LaTeX, Microsoft Office

    Projects

    Welded Beam design optimization

    Kernel PCA for Novelty Detection

    Cube Interior Design Optimization

    Monte Carlo Simulation to Calculate π

    Reinforcement Learning for an Inverted Pendulum On a Cart Modeled with Simscape Multibody

    Image processing for Real-Time fire detection using a webcam in Simulink & implementation on a Raspberry Pi board with a camera

    LQR Implementation and Optimal control of an inverted pendulum

    State feedback control and design of a rotary inverted pendulum

    Fail Detection & Fail-Safe management using Stateflow in Simulink

    Dynamic performances Evaluation & Simulation of a bird-like flapping wing robot

    Inverse Kinematics and Simscape Modeling for a Puma Robot

    Numerical Solution & Simulation of a passive suspension system

    Design and Build a Rover using Arduino and Python

    Analytical & Numerical Solution for Aircraft Parameters and Transfer Function Extraction

    Modeling and Simulation of a double pendulum system Using Simulink