Dr. Arun Misra

Biography

Professor Arun K. Misra is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and a B.Eng. from the Indian Institute of Technology. His primary research theme is in Dynamics Control, while his secondary focus includes Robotic Mechanical Systems. Professor Misra leads research initiatives related to space robotics and satellite dynamics control, with a current focus on active space debris removal, dynamics tethered space systems, and spacecraft motion near asteroids. His contributions include significant publications in respected journals, addressing topics such as satellite formations and nonlinear dynamics. Through his work, Professor Misra aims to advance the understanding of dynamics in aerospace applications and promote innovations that benefit space exploration efforts.

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