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Ryan Eustice is a Professor in the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned his Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program in 2005. His doctoral thesis focused on large-area visually augmented autonomous underwater vehicles. Eustice's research interests encompass various aspects of robotics, specifically vision-aided underwater image processing, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), multiple vehicle networks, long-term autonomy, and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Through his work, he has gained acclaim for creating detailed 3-D models of underwater wrecks, including the Titanic, using camera systems in challenging underwater environments. Eustice has received numerous awards, including the NSF Faculty Early CAREER Development Award and the Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research. He also serves as the director of the Perceptual Robotics Lab, advancing research in SLAM applications for ocean surveying and naval security. Eustice advocates for aspiring engineers to trust their instincts and persevere through challenging courses, highlighting the long-term benefits of a career in engineering.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science