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Ilya Kovalenko is an Assistant Professor in the Harold Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Penn State University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2015, followed by a Master’s and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2018 and 2020, respectively. His research focuses on design and manufacturing with emphasis on intelligent systems and dynamic systems control. Ilya's expertise includes smart manufacturing and industrial automation, specifically in the integration of artificial intelligence within manufacturing systems. He has published numerous articles in top journals and actively contributes to advancing the industrial engineering field through both his research and teaching. His work also touches on cyber-physical systems and robotics, addressing complex challenges in the manufacturing domain. Ilya is dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence in engineering education and research, aligning with the storied tradition of Pennsylvania State University in the engineering industry.
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