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Alejandro Ramirez-Serrano is a full-time professor at the University of Calgary and serves in diverse roles including Director of the Graduate Program and Founder of the UVS Robotarium Research Laboratory. His research focuses on unmanned vehicle systems (UVS), including the design and control of ground and aerial vehicles. He is also the founder and CEO of 4Front Robotics, a Calgary-based company specializing in developing highly maneuverable drones for use in confined spaces such as collapsed buildings. His industrial experience includes positions as a Mechatronic Engineer at ABB Corporate Research in Sweden and as a Research Engineer at Argonne National Laboratory in the USA, where he developed smart field robotic devices. His areas of expertise encompass designing Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) transitional aircraft, control, and modeling of UVS robots. He actively works on humanoid robotics applications geared towards pediatric care to significantly reduce stress for children in hospitals, improving their overall experience. He has made contributions to the research community through various methodologies in Artificial Intelligence applicable to UVS.
University of Calgary • Calgary, AB
Full-time professor in the Schulich School of Engineering, involved in various research and academic activities.
4Front Robotics • Calgary, AB
Founder and CEO of a robotics company focusing on unmanned vehicles for confined spaces.
ABB Corporate Research • Sweden
Worked as a mechatronic engineer focusing on robotics.
Argonne National Laboratory • USA
Conducted research on smart field robotic devices.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.