

Research Topics
Engineering education research focused on student motivation, learning strategies, and teamwork. We aim to connect education research with engineering curriculum and co-curricular activities to foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment where all students can succeed.
Autonomous systems research focused on control and estimation algorithms for robotics, aerospace, biomedical, and power and energy applications.
Energy system analysis, optimization, and planning.
Graduate Students:
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Tara Esfahani
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
UCI
Undergraduate Students:
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Derek Fan
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
UCI
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Gabriel Jimenez
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
UCI
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Aaron Jin
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
UCI
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Athena Wong
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
UCI
Former students:
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Isra Malabeh, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
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Liliana Rodriguez, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
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Brian Fok, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
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Eric Trinh, B.S. Computer Science, UCI
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Vincent Chen, B.S. Computer Science, UCI
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An Dang, B.S. Computer Science, UCI
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Lawrence Lu, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
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Luis Cordero Lugo, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
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Lamar Washington, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
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Giovanni Gutierrez, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
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Allen Zhou, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
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Nitish Chennoju, B.S. Computer Science and Engineering, UCI
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Michael Sutherland, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
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Shayla Patel, B.S. Materials Science and Engineering, UCI
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Sammi Chook, B.S. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UCI
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Sakeena Fiza, B.S. Computer Science and Engineering, UCI
Malik Evans, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Alabama A&M University
Rick Meade, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
Jorge Luis Alvarez Figueroa, B.S., Aerospace Engineering, UCI
Shashwat Sparsh, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
Marcus Rodriguez, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
Kyle Adamos, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
Randall Cheng, B.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering, UCI
Elizabeth Suarez, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI
Aniekan Ruffin, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Alabama A&M University
Ashutosh Ajay Shah, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, UCI