Dr. Ehsan Hashemi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ehsan Hashemi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta. His research interests focus on Control Theory, Robotics, and Human-Robot Interaction, with an emphasis on Cooperative Autonomous Systems and Autonomous Education. Hashemi's work explores distributed estimation control and the integration of control mechanisms for automation applications. He has held positions including Research Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo and Visiting Professor at esteemed institutions such as KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. He completed his PhD in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2017 after earning his MSc in Mechanical Engineering from AmirKabir University of Technology in 2005. Hashemi has published numerous articles in top-tier journals and conferences, contributing significantly to advancements in autonomous vehicle control, motion planning, and fault detection in intelligent systems. His professional journey is marked by his commitment to mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in cutting-edge research areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2020-12-31

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Conducted research in robotics and control systems.

Visiting Professor

2019-01-01 — 2019-09-30

KTH Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm, Sweden

Collaborated on projects in electrical engineering and computer science.

Visiting Professor

2020-08-01 — 2020-10-31

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology • Karlsruhe, Germany

Engaged in research on advanced robotics applications.

Postdoctoral Fellowship

2017-01-01 — 2018-12-31

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Focused on innovative approaches to control theory in robotics.

Courses

MEC E 403 - Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II MEC E 652 - Autonomous Driving

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management