Areas of Research
- Automation and Mechatronic Systems
- Robotics
- Robotics and Human Systems
Dr. S. Nima Mahmoodi conducts fundamental and applied research in the areas of dynamics, vibrations and control of mechanical systems. His current research is focused on nonlinear dynamics of piezoelectrically-actuated nanomechanical sensors, learning control and automations, multi-agent control systems, energy harvesting using smart materials, and active vibration control of structures with piezoelectric actuators and sensors.
His research and teaching interests include:
- Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems including MEMS
- Design and Analysis of Linear and Nonlinear Control Systems
- Decentralized Multi-Agent Sensing and Control Systems
- Human-Robot Interactions using Mechatronic Systems
- Learning-Control for Automation
- Programming Based Analysis for Dynamic Systems
Research:
- Nonlinear Dynamics and Vibrations of MEMS
- Vibration Control of Structures Using Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators
- Energy Harvesting Using Nonlinear Vibrations
