"Research Fellow (Modular Reconfigurable Mobile Robots)"

Job Description

Prof Shuzhi Sam Ge’s research group in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting Research Fellows.

Job Description

The project focuses on the development of an intelligent switching control framework that integrates advanced modeling techniques, adaptive control algorithms, and self-learning capabilities for Modular Reconfigurable Mobile Robots (MR²) operating under diverse configurations and nonholonomic constraints.

The successful candidate is required to:

• Develop comprehensive kinematic and dynamic models of MR² robots under varying configurations and nonholonomic constraints;
• Design and implement adaptive switching control strategies to ensure smooth transitions between control modes and physical configurations;
• Analyze the controllability, observability, and stability of switched systems under feedback control schemes;
• Incorporate machine learning or reinforcement learning techniques to enable self-adaptation and task generalization across different environments and payload conditions;
• Contribute to the integration of simulation platforms and digital twins for control validation and performance evaluation;
• Advance fundamental knowledge through high-quality journal publications, conference presentations, and patents;
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of project milestones and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Degree in Robotics, Control Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline;
• Strong background in control theory, particularly in switched systems, adaptive control, robotic modeling, or dynamic systems;
• Experience in mobile robot design, modular robotics, or nonholonomic system control is highly desirable;
• Prior knowledge or demonstrated interest in reinforcement learning, hierarchical learning, or transfer learning is a strong plus;
• Proficiency in one or more programming and simulation environments, such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++, or ROS;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team;
• Excellent organizational, technical writing, and interpersonal communication skills.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 30992

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