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Mohammad Mahdavian Mechatronic System Engineering, MASc.
Simon Fraser University
Email: [email protected] Tell: +1 778 869 3450 Website: Mohammadmahdavian.weebly.com YouTube Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FaTjNvk5WU
Interests
Robotics Artificial Intelligence
Bio-Inspired Robots
Robot Vision
Wearable Exoskeletons
Drones
Unmanned Intelligent Systems
Deep Learning
Deep Reinforcement Learning
Machine Learning
Neural Network
SVM, Random Forest etc.
Education
MASc. Mechatronic Engineering | Simon Fraser University September 2016—January 2019(Expected)
Current GPA(In 6 terms): 3.67/4
Total GPA (Expected): 3.75/4
Thesis subject: “Torque Control of an Assistive Hip Exoskeleton Robot using Machine Learning
Methods”
Senior Supervisor: Dr.Siamak Arzanpour / Co-Supervisor: Prof. Edward Park
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering | University of Tehran 2010-2015
Total GPA: 3.3/4
Thesis subject: “Trajectory Generation, Optimization and Control of Robotic Arm of SURENA III
Iranian National Humanoid Robot"
Supervisor: Prof. Aghil Yousefi-Koma
Publications
JOURNAL PAPERS
1. M.Mahdavian, S.Arzanpour, O.Aziz, E.Park. “Control Structure Design of an Assistive Wearable Hip
Exoskeleton Robot using Machine Learning Methods”
In preparation to be submitted to Journal of Sensors
2. M.Mahdavian, A.Yousefi-Koma, M.shariat-Panahi, M.Khadiv, A.Ghasemi-Toudeshki. “Optimal Trajectory
Generation for Energy Consumption Minimization and Moving Obstacle Avoidance of SURENA III Robot’s Arm”
Published in International Journal of Robotics (Theory and Application)
3. M. Sadedel, A.Yousefi-Koma, M.Khadiv, M.Mahdavian. “Adding Low Cost Passive Toe Joints to the Feet
Structure of SURENA III Humanoid Robot”
Published in Robotica Journal
4. M. Oveysi, M. Nazari, M. Mahdavian. “Equivalent linear damping characterization in linear and nonlinear force-
stiffness muscle models”
Published in Journal of Biological Cybernetics
5. H.Basaeri, M.Zakerzadeh, A.Yousefi-Koma, N.Faridi-Rad, M. Mahdavian. “Fuzzy PID Control of a Morphing
Wing Mechanism Actuated by Shape Memory Alloy Actuators Based on Generalized Prandtl-Ishlinskii Model
with Experimental Validation”
Submitted to Journal of Smart Materials and Structures
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CONFERENCE PAPERS
6. M.Mahdavian, A.Yousefi-Koma, A.Ghasemi-Toudeshki. “Design and fabrication of a 3DoF upper limb
exoskeleton”. ICROM2015 IEEE conference, Iran.
7. M.Mahdavian, A.Yousefi-Koma, M.shariat-Panahi, A.Ghasemi-Toudeshki. “Optimum Trajectory Generation for
Energy Consumption Minimization and Moving Obstacle Avoidance of a 4DOF Robot Arm”. ICROM2015 IEEE
conference, Iran.
8. M.Mahdavian, A.Yousefi-Koma, M.Khadiv. “Trajectory Planning and Minimum-Norm Inverse Kinematics
Solution for a Humanoid Redundant Arm” .X-Mech conference 2014, Iran.
9. M. Mahdavian, A. Yousefi-Koma. M. Karimian. “Analysis and optimization of Propulsion of a fish robot and the
tail effect”. (Persian). ISME 2014 conference, Iran.
10. A.Ahmadi, A.Yousefi-Koma, M.Mahdavian, F.Alidoost, N.Faridi-Rad, Ali Bazrafshan. “Design and fabrication
of a Robotic Hand Using Shape Memory Alloy”. ICROM2015 IEEE conference, Iran.
11. A.Ghasemi-Toudeshki, A.Yousefi-Koma, M.Mahdavian, A.Taherifar. “Kinematics of an exoskeleton robot in
variant working situations”. (Persian). ISME 2014 conference, Iran.
12. A.Ghasemi-Toudeshki, A.Yousefi-Koma, M.Mahdavian, M.Imani, N.Jamali. “A micro UAV trajectory
generation in 3D space considering obstacles by a new and optimum potential function”. AI & Robotics 2015
IEEE Conference, Iran.
13. A.Shahrokhshahi, A.Yousefi-Koma, M.Khalili, M.Mahdavian. “System Identification of a Humanoid Robot
Power Transmission System”. ICROM 2014 IEEE conference, Iran. 14. H. Keshavarz, A. Yousefi-Koma, S. S. Mohtasebi, A. Nikkhah, M. Mahdavian. “Design, Dynamic Modeling and
Offline Path Planning of a 3D Quadruped Robot”. ICE2015 Conference, Turkey.
15. A.Sharif Ahmadian, A.Yousefi-Koma, A.Nikkhah, M. Mahdavian. “Mechanical Design, Control and
Implementation of a 4 DOF Upper Limb Exoskeleton Robot”. ISME 2018 Conference, Iran.
Research Experience
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Assistive Robotic Systems Lab | Dr. S. Arzanpour September 2016 —January 2019 (Expected)
Torque control of a hip exoskeleton robot using three machine learning methods
Closed-loop control system design for torque control in an exoskeleton robot
Utilized Machine Learning methods (Neural Network, Random Forest and SVM) on a time-variant data
in the real-time control loop
Utilized Motion Capture (MoCap) system for motion analysis
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Center of Advanced Systems and Technologies (CAST) |Dr. A. Yousefi-Koma March 2012 —September 2016
SURENAIII Iranian National Humanoid Robot (Robotic Engineer)
Upper body and Dynamic and Control team member
Trajectory Generation and Control of SURENA III humanoid robot arm for Gripping objects
Acquainted with Biped Motion Planning and Balancing Theoretical Knowledge
Rehabilitation Exoskeleton Robot (Lead Project Engineer)
Designed and Fabricated a novel 3DoF upper limb exoskeleton for assistive purposes
Design, Fabrication and Control of a Robotic Hand Using Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
(Project Manager)
Work Experience
ROBOTIC ENGINEER
Human in Motion Robotics Inc | http://www.humaninmotion.ca/ October 2018 — Present
Full Lower Body Exoskeleton for people with Spinal Cord Injury
Motion Development for an Exoskeleton Robots (Implementation of IK, Motion Planning, Balancing, etc.)
Used Python available packages (pymanoid, pinocchio, etc.) for multibody dynamics
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AUTOMATION CONTROLS ENGINEER
Advanced Intelligent Systems Inc (AIS) | http://www.ai-systems.ca/ September 2016 —July 2017
March 2018 — October 2018 Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) for Agricultural Purposes
Utilized C++ and Python for programming IMU sensor ROS node for UGV robot
Head of Labview programming team
DESIGNER
Picker Drones Inc | http://www.pickerdrones.com/ July 2017 —February 2018
Design and Fabrication of a Drones for Agricultural Purposes
Honors & Awards
Graduate Fellowship at Simon Fraser University (Fall 2017)
Received Full Research Assistant Fellowship for graduate program (MASc. in Mechatronic System
Engineering), Simon Fraser University, BC, Canada
Ranked 214th among more than 277000 participants of the Iranian nationwide entrance exam for undergraduate
program (bachelor of Science)
Received Fellowship Award for undergraduate program (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering), University of
Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Semi-Finalist of High School Mathematics Nationwide Olympiad
Semi-Finalist of High School Physics Nationwide Olympiad
Participated in High School Khwarizmi Nationwide Scientific Competition
Teaching Experiences
TEACHER ASSISTANT
Feedback Control Systems | SFU | Dr.Arzanpour Summer 2018
Feedback Control Systems | SFU | Dr.Arzanpour Summer 2017
Introduction to Electro-Mechanical Sensors and Actuators | SFU | Dr.Narimani Spring 2018
Principles of Automatic Control | UT | Dr. Ayati Fall 2013
Principles of Automatic Control | UT | Dr. Yousefi-Koma Winter 2014
Theory of Mechanical Measurement Systems | UT | Dr. Mahjoob Fall 2014
LABVIEW SOFTWARE TUTOR
Selected Academic Projects
Decoding the Human Brain Using different Machine Learning Methods Course: Machine Learning
Design and Fabrication of a Series Elastic Actuator Course: Haptic
Design and Development of a Novel Hospital Bed Course: Product Design and Development
Position Control of a DC motor using a Tiva-C LaunchPads Course: Real-time & Embedded Control
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Technical Skills
PROGRAMMING
Proficient: MATLAB/Simulink, Labview
Utilized Matlab and Simulink for several academic and industrial projects
Advanced user of LABVIEW: General Coding, Data acquisition toolboxes, Robotics Module, Mathematics,
Vision, etc.
Intermediate: Python
Keras, Tensorflow and Sci-kit learn programming in python
Utilized Python for developing ROS nodes for a UGV robot
Currently working on several python packages for Multibody Dynamics such as Pymanoid and Pinocchio
Familiar: C++
Utilized C++ for Position control of a DC motor
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Proficient: Solidworks, Opensim, MS Office
Designed several industrial and research robots and products using SolidWorks
Used Opensim Professionally for motion and muscle activity analysis
Familiar: Abaqus, Autocad
GENERAL SKILLS
Experienced in working with clusters, especially Compute Canada cluster for big data and high-performance
computing
Expert in using Motion Capture systems for position control and motion analysis
Great hands-on experience with machine tools and fast prototyping using 3d printing and laser cut
Selected Courses
Machine Learning A-
Real-time & Embedded Control A-
Robotics A (18.0 /20)
Principles of Automatic Control A (18.6 /20)
Biomechanics A (19.5 /20)
Optimization A (17.5 /20)
Lingual Skills
Persian(Native) English (Fluent)
References
Dr. S. Arzanpour
Associate Professor,
Simon Fraser University
Dr. E.Park
Associate Dean,
Professor,
Simon Fraser University
Dr. A. Yousefi-Koma
Dean of Research,
Professor,
University of Tehran
Dr. M. Mahjoob
Professor,
University of Tehran
