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Martin Barczyk is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has a solid academic background with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University, a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta. He completed his post-doctoral research at the Centre de Robotique (CAOR) at Ecole des Mines in Paris, France. His research interests revolve around Mechatronics, focusing on mechanical systems integrated with advanced computing hardware and sensors, which are essential for feedback control and data fusion. His work spans multiple application fields including robotics, aerospace, manufacturing, and agriculture. Barczyk's current research projects involve innovative technologies such as vision-based UAV-to-UAV pursuit in GPS-denied environments, and the development of robotic arms that improve machine perception through computer vision and deep learning techniques. His teaching contributions include several courses on mechanical measurements, feedback control design, and advanced robotics, where he emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects of mechanical engineering.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management