Dr. William Peng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William Peng is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New York University (NYU) Tandon School of Engineering. He holds dual Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees obtained in 2016, followed by a doctorate in 2022 in Mechanical Engineering from NYU. Peng has previously taught at NYU's Center for Urban Science and has been engaged as a research associate affiliated with the Applied Dynamics Optimization Laboratory. His research primarily focuses on dynamics, control, and optimization of multi-body systems, where he leads the I-SITE program aimed at K-12 STEM education. Current research interests include integration of balance and stability, actuator modeling, conditional constraints, and trajectory optimization design and control of legged robots.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

New York University • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.