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\"Samir<\/a>Samir Rawashdeh, Ph.D.<\/p>\n

Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/div>\n
Director, Dearborn Artificial Intelligence Research (DAIR) Center
\nUniversity of Michigan – Dearborn<\/div>\n

2047 Engineering Laboratory Building
\nDearborn, MI 48128
\nE-mail: rawashdeh[at]umich[dot]edu<\/p>\n

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Samir Rawashdeh, PhD,<\/em><\/strong> is a tenured Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Director of the Dearborn Artificial Intelligence Research (DAIR) center at the University of Michigan Dearborn. He received the BSc. EE from the University of Jordan in 2007 and the MSc. EE. in 2010 and Ph.D. in 2013 from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Kentucky. He also held a postdoctoral position at the University of Kentucky Space Systems Laboratory. Since joining UM-Dearborn in 2014, his interests and experience spanned smart health, robotics perception, and embedded systems. His work in embedded systems, networking, and automotive perception includes projects sponsored by Ford, General Motors, Mercedes Benz R&D, and Hyundai MOBIS. In smart health and robotics, he is pursuing projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation.<\/p>\n

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Current Research Activities<\/h3>\n

    Autonomous Driving Perception, Deep Learning, Event Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are currently pursuing four main thrusts: (1) model-based visual odometry, mapping, SLAM, and object tracking, (2) Deep-learning methods for semantic segmentation and object detection, (4) studying the effect of adverse weather on perception algorithms, and (4) using the bio-inspired event-based cameras (dynamic vision sensors) for high speed and autonomous driving perception tasks.<\/p>\n

    Humanoid Robotics and Perception<\/strong><\/p>\n

Supported by an NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) award, we have acquired a Humanoid robot consisting of a mobile base, articulating neck, two 6 degree-of-freedom arms, and two five-fingered hands. Our group and other colleagues at UM-Dearborn are interested in a wide range of research problems, including perception, navigation, manipulation, and human-robot interaction.  <\/p>\n

    \u201cRehabBuddy\u201d; extending individualized physical rehabilitation beyond the clinic using wearable technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

RehabBuddy is a rehabilitation assistance system that extends the reach of a physical rehabilitation specialist beyond the clinic, in order to address two consistent issues encountered with musculoskeletal rehabilitation performed outside of the clinic walls: poor intervention adherence and the lack of objective tracking. Both will be addressed by developing a system that uses body-worn inertial measurement units and a mobile application that provides the patient with assistance or a \u201cbuddy\u201d to ensure that home exercises are performed with the same precision as under clinical supervision.<\/p>\n

    Embedded Systems, Networks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Underway are industry-sponsored activities in the area of networked embedded systems. <\/p>\n

Education<\/h3>\n

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky<\/em>
\nPh.D. in Electrical Engineering  <\/strong>
\nDissertation: Visual Attitude Propagation for Small Satellites (available here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky<\/em>
\nM.Sc. in Electrical Engineering   <\/strong>
\nThesis: Passive Attitude Stabilization for Small Satellites (available here<\/a>)<\/p>\n

University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan<\/em>
\nB.Sc. in Electrical Engineering    <\/strong><\/p>\n

Experience<\/h3>\n

University of Michigan – Dearborn, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering   
\nAssociate Professor    2020 – current<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

University of Kentucky, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences   <\/em>
\nAdjunct Professor    2017 – current<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Michigan – Dearborn, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering   <\/em>
\nAssistant Professor    2014-2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Kentucky, Space Systems Laboratory   <\/em>
\nPostdoctoral Scholar    2013-2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Kentucky, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering   <\/em>
\nInstructor    Fall and Spring 2013\/14<\/strong><\/p>\n

SSBV Space and Ground Systems, Portsmouth, United Kingdom   <\/em>
\nVisiting Engineer    04\u201307\/2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Kentucky, Space Systems Laboratory<\/em>
\nResearch Associate (toward PhD)   2011- 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Kentucky, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering   <\/em>
\nPart-time Instructor   Fall and Spring 2010\/11<\/strong><\/p>\n

University of Kentucky, Space Systems Laboratory<\/em>
\nGraduate Research Assistant (toward MSc)   2007 – 2010<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Mechatronics Engineering Laboratory, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan  <\/em>
\nFull-time Researcher    06-07\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n

Embedded Systems Laboratory, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY  <\/em>
\nResearch Intern    06-08\/2005<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sponsored research and projects<\/h3>\n

(excludes funding from programs internal to University of Michigan)<\/em><\/p>\n