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Sivakumar Rathinam is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He is also a Faculty Fellow at the Mechanical Engineering Industry Advisory Council and affiliated with the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Systems Engineering, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, all from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Rathinam has extensive experience in motion planning, control for autonomous vehicles, collaborative decision-making, combinatorial optimization, and vision-based air traffic control. With a strong focus on artificial intelligence, he has made significant contributions to both teaching and research in these areas. His accolades include various awards for teaching excellence and research contribution, reflecting his commitment to educating future engineers and advancing knowledge in his field.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.