{"id":875,"date":"2020-05-05T16:28:13","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T20:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flight.utias.utoronto.ca\/?page_id=875"},"modified":"2024-09-14T22:25:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T02:25:07","slug":"team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flight.utias.utoronto.ca\/index.php\/team","title":{"rendered":"our team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hugh<\/span> Liu<\/span><\/div>
Professor<\/div>
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current FSC members<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Dr. Longhao<\/span> Qian<\/span><\/div>
postdoctoral fellow<\/div>

drone trajectory planning, control, and machine learning<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Kunwu<\/span> Zhang<\/span><\/div>
postdoctoral fellow<\/div>

adaptive control, model predictive control, robotic systems<\/p><\/div>

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Pravin<\/span> Wedage<\/span><\/div>
PhD student<\/div>

robust control of aerobatic fixed-wing uavs<\/p><\/div>

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Reza<\/span> Fattahi<\/span><\/div>
PhD student<\/div>

slung-payload modelling and control<\/p><\/div>

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Shirin<\/span> Dolatabadi<\/span><\/div>
PhD student<\/div>

UAV for fire<\/p><\/div>

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Zaheed<\/span> Elahi<\/span><\/div>
PhD student<\/div>

eVTOL dynamic modelling and control<\/p><\/div>

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David<\/span> Dunwoody<\/span><\/div>
PhD student<\/div>

modelling AI trust in human operators<\/p><\/div>

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Katrina<\/span> Cecco<\/span><\/div>
PhD student<\/div>

modelling of eVTOL flight platforms\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

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Darya<\/span> Zanjanpour<\/span><\/div>
PhD Student<\/div>

trust in human-robot interaction<\/p><\/div>

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Ji Tong (Kevin)<\/span> Chen<\/span><\/div>
MASc Student<\/div>

slung-payload modelling and control<\/p><\/div>

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Constantine<\/span> Cheng<\/span><\/div>
PhD Student<\/div>

slung-payload data driven control<\/p><\/div>

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Enoch<\/span> Lo<\/span><\/div>
MASc Student<\/div>

Nonlinear control, motion planning, machine learning<\/p><\/div>

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Keilan<\/span> Pieper<\/span><\/div>
PhD Student<\/div>

VTOL trajectory planning with adaptive and machine learning<\/p><\/div>

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FSC Alumni<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Dr. Kunwu<\/span> Zhang<\/span><\/div>
postdoctoral fellow<\/div>

adaptive control, model predictive control, robotic systems<\/p><\/div>

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Chao<\/span> Qin<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2025)<\/div>

UAV mobility<\/p><\/div>

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HS Helson<\/span> Go<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2025)<\/div>

coordinated drone payload delivery<\/p><\/div>

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Mark<\/span> Zhuang<\/span><\/div>
MEng (2025)<\/div>

control evaluation in multi-drone pursuit-evasion strategies<\/p><\/div>

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Joseph<\/span> Halliday<\/span><\/div>
MEng (2025)<\/div>

Octorotor Modelling, Control, and Simulation<\/p><\/div>

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Andrew<\/span> Yin<\/span><\/div>
Summer Student (2025)<\/div>

control evaluation in multi-drone pursuit-evasion strategies<\/p><\/div>

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Bo Yuan<\/span> Chi<\/span><\/div>
Summer Student (2025)<\/div>

Nonlinear control<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Shangyi<\/span> Xiong<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2025)<\/div>

robust LQG flight control<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Aryo<\/span> Jamshidpey<\/span><\/div>
postdoctoral fellow (2024)<\/div>
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Lan<\/span> Tran<\/span><\/div>
MEng (2024)<\/div>
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Vaidehi<\/span> Bag<\/span><\/div>
MEng (2024)<\/div>
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Joyal<\/span> Joshi<\/span><\/div>
MEng (2024)<\/div>
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Kevin<\/span> Hu<\/span><\/div>
MEng (2024)<\/div>
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Tommy<\/span> Zhang<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2024)<\/div>
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Ivan<\/span> Lin<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2024)<\/div>
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Nuzaira<\/span> Habib<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2024)<\/div>
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Sana<\/span> Kokate<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2023)<\/div>
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Max<\/span> Michet<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2023)<\/div>
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Zhiming<\/span> Chen<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2023)<\/div>
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Enoch<\/span> Lo<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2023)<\/div>
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Harry<\/span> Chen<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2023)<\/div>
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Ajay<\/span> Tak<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2023)<\/div>
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Cindi<\/span> Feng<\/span><\/div>
MASc student (2021-2023)<\/div>
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Elif<\/span> Celik<\/span><\/div>
undergraduate thesis student (2022-2023)<\/div>
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Tia<\/span> Fang<\/span><\/div>
undergraduate thesis student (2022-2023)<\/div>
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Dr. Han (Flora)<\/span> Fu<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2022)<\/div>

post-doctoral fellow, TMU<\/p><\/div>

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Qiuyu (Joey)<\/span> Yu<\/span><\/div>
IVGS (2022)<\/div>
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Shichen<\/span> Fan<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2022)<\/div>
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Apurv<\/span> Mishra<\/span><\/div>
MEng (2022)<\/div>

Robotics and Mechatronics Engineer, OttonomyIO<\/p><\/div>

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Noah<\/span> Zepp<\/span><\/div>
MEng (2022)<\/div>

Spacecraft Control System Designer, Kepler Communications Inc.<\/p><\/div>

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Chih-Chun<\/span> Chen<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2021)<\/div>
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Dr. Ge<\/span> Song<\/span><\/div>
IVGS (2021)<\/div>
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Qingyang<\/span> Liang<\/span><\/div>
MEng (2020)<\/div>
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Yewon<\/span> Lee<\/span><\/div>
summer student (2020)<\/div>

drone simulation<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Yang<\/span> Zhu<\/span><\/div>
Visiting Student (2017-19)<\/div>

Assistant ProfessorSchool of Information Science and TechnologySouthwest Jiaotong University<\/p><\/div>

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Jacky<\/span> Liao<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2019)<\/div>
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Mo (Wayne)<\/span> Hsu<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2019)<\/div>
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Silas<\/span> Graham<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2019)<\/div>
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Dr. Samaneh<\/span> Semnani<\/span><\/div>
postdoctoral fellow (2018-19)<\/div>

Assistant Prof. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran<\/p><\/div>

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Yuhua<\/span> Qi<\/span><\/div>
Visiting Student (2018-19)<\/div>

Phd Candidate, School of Aerospace EngineeringBeijing Institute of Technology<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Qingrui<\/span> Zhang<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2013-18)<\/div>

Assistant ProfessorSchool of Aeronautics and AstronauticsSun Yat-sen University (SYSU)<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Wen<\/span> Fan<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2013-18)<\/div>

EngineeringGM Canada<\/p><\/div>

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Yih Tang<\/span> Yeo<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2016-18)<\/div>

UAV EngineerDrone Delivery Canada<\/p><\/div>

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Joshua<\/span> Furtado<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2016-18)<\/div>

Flight EngineerKitty Hawk<\/p><\/div>

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Yasir<\/span> Malang<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2014-17)<\/div>

Test Automation EngineerKitty Hawk Corporation<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Zhongjie<\/span> Lin<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2012-17)<\/div>

Systems EngineerHoneywell Aerospace<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Pin<\/span> Lyu<\/span><\/div>
postdoctoral fellow (2015-16)<\/div>

LecturerCollege of AutomationNanjing Univ. of Aeronautics and Astronautics<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Laurent<\/span> Heirendt<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2010-15)<\/div>

Research AssociateLuxembourg Centre for Systems BiomedicineUniversit\u00e9 du Luxembourg<\/p><\/div>

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Prof. Bo<\/span> Zhu<\/span><\/div>
Visiting Professor (2013-14)<\/div>

Associate ProfessorSchool of Aeronautics and AstronauticsSun Yat-sen University (SYSU), Guangzhou, China<\/p><\/div>

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>\"google<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Andrew<\/span> Liu<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2012-14)<\/div>

Research and Development Engineer - Self-Driving CarsNAVYA TECHNOLOGY, Paris, France<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Zhan<\/span> Li<\/span><\/div>
Visiting Student (2013-14)<\/div>

Research Institute of Intelligent Control and SystemsHarbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Chen<\/span> Gao<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2009-14)<\/div>

Systems EngineerHoneywell Aerospace<\/p><\/div>

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Prof. Baoqing<\/span> Yang<\/span><\/div>
Visiting Professor (2013-14)<\/div>

Associate ProfessorHarbin Institute of Technology<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Mingfeng<\/span> Zhang<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2008-13)<\/div>

VP Operations & Chief Technology Officer at Besnovo Inc<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Zhiwei<\/span> Sun<\/span><\/div>
Visiting Student (2012-13)<\/div>

Associate Research fellowResearch Institute of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Northwestern Polytechnical University.<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Sohrab<\/span> Haghighat<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2008-12)<\/div>

founder and CEOSpaceRyde,\u00a0 a space launch startup in Toronto<\/p><\/div>

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Prof. Dan<\/span> Wang<\/span><\/div>
Visiting Professor (2012)<\/div>

ProfessorDalian Maritime University<\/p><\/div>

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Prof. Bin<\/span> Jiang<\/span><\/div>
Visiting Professor (2011+)<\/div>

Professor and Vice PresidentNanjing Univ. of Aeronautics and Astronautics<\/p><\/div>

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Dr. Keith<\/span> Leung<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2007-11)<\/div>

Engineering Manager, Autonomous SystemApplanix Corporation<\/p><\/div>

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Prof. Ruben<\/span> Perez<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2002-07)<\/div>

Associate ProfessorDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringRoyal Military College of Canada<\/p><\/div>

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Prof. Jinjun<\/span> Shan<\/span><\/div>
postdoctoral fellow (2003-06)<\/div>

Professor of Space EngineeringDepartment ChairYork University<\/p><\/div>

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Prof. Anton<\/span> de Ruiter<\/span><\/div>
PhD (2001-05)<\/div>

Associate ProfessorToronto Metropolitan UniversityCanada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Spacecraft Dynamics and Control<\/p><\/div>

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Henry<\/span> Tam<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2003-04)<\/div>

Marketing and Product DevelopmentMitsubishi Aircraft Corp., Aichi, Japan<\/p><\/div>

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Bardia<\/span> Bina<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2001-03)<\/div>

PhD IBBME, UofTCEO and Founder of Interaptix, Inc, augmented reality<\/p><\/div>

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Tom<\/span> Turk<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2001-03)<\/div>

Pilot, Air CanadaCaptain, Canadian Forces<\/p><\/div>

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David<\/span> Harman<\/span><\/div>
MASc (2000-02)<\/div>

Vice President, Operations at Tetranex Solutions Inc.Calgary, Alberta, Canada<\/p><\/div>

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