Dr. Maani Ghaffari

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maani Ghaffari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research primarily focuses on applied mathematics, robotic perception, machine learning, and planning under uncertainty for applications in robotics and autonomous systems. Ghaffari works on developing innovative methods to enhance the interaction of robots with their environment, aiming to make them more adaptable and intelligent. His work is characterized by a strong interconnection between theoretic foundations and practical implementations, leading to advancements in how robots perceive and operate in complex environments. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, he seeks to address challenging problems in robotics that require both deep understanding of mathematical concepts and hands-on engineering solutions.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science