Dr. Kevin Lynch

Professor

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Biography

Kevin Lynch is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of the Center for Robotics and Biosystems at Northwestern University. He holds a Ph.D. in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering with honors from Princeton University. His research interests include robotic manipulation, robot locomotion, physical human-robot interaction, and distributed control of robot swarms. He has received numerous recognitions for his contributions to the field of robotics, including the 2022 George Saridis Leadership Award and being named an IEEE Fellow in 2010. Lynch has also made significant contributions to education, developing courses such as ME 333 Introduction to Mechatronics and graduate courses in Robotic Manipulation and Geometry of Robotics. Through his work, he aims to advance the understanding and application of robotics technologies in various domains.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, focusing on robotics and mechatronics.

Awards

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George Saridis Leadership Award

2022-01-01
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IEEE Fellow

2010-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

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