Dr. Jun Ueda

Biography

Jun Ueda is a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. He began his career at Georgia Tech in 2008 as an Assistant Professor after serving as an Assistant Professor at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology in Japan from 2002 to 2008. Dr. Ueda's research focuses on Automation and Mechatronics, particularly in the fields of robotics, bio-inspired actuation, and human-robot interaction. His work aims to expand the capabilities of actuation technology to achieve fast, precise, and robust motion control that enhances human motor functions. He has published research on hierarchical cellular actuation principles and advanced control methods, contributing broadly to biomedicine, computer vision, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), and search and rescue operations. His notable achievements include the 7th Nagamori Award in 2021 and serving as General Chair for the 2023 IEEE International Conference on System Integration. Dr. Ueda has also been a visiting professor at Hiroshima University and held multiple academic leadership roles, including Director of the Interdisciplinary Robotics PhD Program at Georgia Tech.

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