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Quan Nguyen is an Assistant Professor in the Aerospace Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science departments at the University of Southern California. He earned his Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University in 2017, where he received the Doctoral Dissertation Award. Prior to his role at USC, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at the Biomimetic Robotics Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research interests focus on control optimization approaches for highly dynamic robotics, including nonlinear control, trajectory optimization, real-time optimization-based control, and robust adaptive control. Nguyen's work includes groundbreaking projects such as the bipedal robot ATRIAS, which was highlighted by major media outlets, and the MIT Cheetah 3 robot, which showcased advanced robotic locomotion capabilities. He has received several accolades for his contributions to the field, including recognition at the American Control Conference and the Robotics: Science & Systems conference. Nguyen continues to push the boundaries of robotics through innovative research and teaching.
Biomimetic Robotics Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA
Conducted postdoctoral research in robotics, focusing on control optimization for dynamic systems.
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