Dr. Robin Chhabra

Professor

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Biography

Robin Chhabra is a Canada Research Chair, Tier 2, in Autonomous Space Robotics and the founder/director of the Autonomous Space Robotics Mechatronics Lab (ASRoM-Lab) at Carleton University. He received his Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours in Aerospace Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in 2006, followed by a Master of Applied Science and PhD, both in Aerospace Engineering, from the University of Toronto in 2008 and 2013, respectively. After completing his doctoral studies, he joined the University of Calgary as a postdoctoral researcher focusing on Geometric Mechanics and Control. From 2014 to 2017, he worked at MacDonald Dettwiler Associates Ltd. (MDA) as a Guidance and Control Engineer, where he was involved in leading-edge space programs contributing to space exploration. His research addresses various aspects, including the off-nominal behaviour of the Mobile Servicing System (MSS) at the International Space Station (ISS) and enhancements to lunar exploration rovers. Chhabra is dedicated to advancing the reliability and efficiency of existing space robotic systems and contributing to the development of future space missions such as ExoMars and Deep-Space Exploration Robotics.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on robotics and control.

Guidance and Control Engineer

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

MacDonald Dettwiler Associates Ltd. • Longueuil, QC, Canada

Involved in leading-edge space programs contributing to space exploration and improving robotic systems.

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.