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Vikram Kapila is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. His research interests lie at the intersection of frontier technologies, including robotics, augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, particularly as they relate to intuitive human-robot interactions, digital health, and STEM education. He earned his Bachelor of Technology from the Regional Engineering College in Calicut, India, followed by a Master of Science from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Doctor of Philosophy from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Throughout his academic career, Professor Kapila has instructed both graduate and undergraduate courses, focusing on system dynamics and control, while also developing externally funded research programs in robust control. He has contributed significantly to academic literature with numerous journal articles and has received multiple teaching awards, demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship. In addition, he has been recognized for leading initiatives in the K-12 education community, showcasing innovative projects and fostering the next generation of engineers. Kapila's work in the Mechatronics and Robotics Lab provides students with hands-on experience in modern data acquisition technologies, further bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Polytechnic Institute of New York University • Brooklyn, NY
Instruction of graduate and undergraduate courses in system dynamics and control, including program development for externally funded research.
Polytechnic Institute of New York • Brooklyn, NY
Instructed courses and conducted research in control systems.
Georgia Institute of Technology •
Developed theoretical and computational tools for robust fixed-order controller synthesis.
Georgia Institute of Technology •
Instructed undergraduate course on Vibrations and System Dynamics.
Georgia Institute of Technology •
Conducted research focusing on robust controller analysis and synthesis tools for uncertain systems.
Florida Institute of Technology •
Instructed undergraduate courses in Statics, Dynamics, and Materials Laboratory, and conducted research.
Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.