Dr. Mehrdad Kermani

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Biography

Mehrdad R. Kermani is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Western University. He received his Ph.D. in robotics from the University of Western Ontario in 2005. Since joining the faculty in 2006, he has focused on developing advanced robotic systems to assist people in various environments such as factories, farms, and homes. His research aims to enable collaborations between humans and robots, allowing them to perform common tasks efficiently. Kermani's innovative work addresses complex socioeconomic issues in modern life by creating robots that can assist humans in diverse settings. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Robotics Automation Society (RA), and is a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario. Additionally, he serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Robotics Automation Letters (RA-L).

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.