K. Gorgani, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Babolsar, IR.

About

Highly accomplished Assistant Professor with a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in advanced control systems, robotics, and machine learning. Proven expertise in developing innovative algorithms for complex dynamic systems and contributing to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Adept at leading impactful research, securing significant grants, and mentoring graduate students to drive advancements in intelligent systems and automation.

Work

University of Mazandaran
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Assistant Professor, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Summary

Leading advanced research and instruction in control systems and robotics, shaping the next generation of engineers.

Highlights

Developed and taught advanced graduate-level courses in Optimal and Robust Control, Nonlinear Control, and Robotics, impacting over 150 students annually.

Secured competitive research grants totaling over $100,000 for projects in intelligent control systems and human-robot interaction.

Supervised 15+ M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, guiding their research from conceptualization to publication in high-impact journals.

Authored and co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals and conferences since 2018, significantly advancing knowledge in control theory and machine learning applications.

Established a new research laboratory focused on advanced robotics, attracting external collaborations and enhancing departmental research capabilities.

University of Mazandaran
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Lecturer, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Summary

Delivered foundational and advanced courses in electrical engineering, fostering strong student engagement and academic performance.

Highlights

Taught core undergraduate courses including Linear Control Systems, Electrical Circuits, and Industrial Electronics to over 200 students per year.

Redesigned course syllabi and lab exercises to incorporate modern industry practices, improving student comprehension by an average of 15%.

Mentored undergraduate students on research projects, leading to 5+ successful presentations at national student conferences.

Contributed to departmental curriculum development, integrating new topics in renewable energy systems into the Electrical Engineering program.

Education

University of Mazandaran
Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Ph.D.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Grade: GPA: Excellent

Courses

Optimal and Robust Control

Nonlinear Control

Adaptive Control

Robotics

Machine Learning

Neural Networks

University of Mazandaran
Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

M.Sc.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Grade: GPA: Excellent

Courses

Advanced Control Systems

Digital Control

System Identification

Power Electronics

University of Mazandaran
Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)

B.Sc.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Grade: GPA: Excellent

Courses

Linear Control Systems

Electrical Circuits

Electromagnetics

Digital Logic Design

Awards

Outstanding Researcher Award

Awarded By

University of Mazandaran

Recognized for significant contributions to research and publications in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Distinguished Ph.D. Thesis Award

Awarded By

University of Mazandaran

Awarded for exceptional research and innovative findings presented in doctoral dissertation.

Ranked 1st in Ph.D. Entrance Exam

Awarded By

University of Mazandaran

Achieved the highest score in the national Ph.D. entrance examination for Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Publications

Robust Adaptive Control for Uncertain Nonlinear Systems

Published by

IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control

Summary

Developed a novel robust adaptive control scheme for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems, demonstrating improved performance and stability margins compared to existing methods through extensive simulations and theoretical analysis.

Reinforcement Learning for Human-Robot Collaboration in Industrial Settings

Published by

Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems

Summary

Proposed a reinforcement learning framework to optimize human-robot collaborative tasks, achieving a 20% increase in task efficiency and enhanced safety in simulated industrial environments.

Decentralized Control of Multi-Agent Systems with Communication Delays

Published by

Automatica

Summary

Investigated and designed a decentralized control strategy for multi-agent systems, effectively mitigating the adverse effects of communication delays and achieving robust consensus formation.

Languages

Persian
English

Skills

Control Systems

Optimal Control, Robust Control, Nonlinear Control, Adaptive Control, Decentralized Control, Predictive Control, Linear Control Systems, Digital Control.

Robotics

Robot Dynamics, Robot Kinematics, Human-Robot Interaction, Mobile Robotics, Robot Vision.

Machine Learning & AI

Reinforcement Learning, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Fuzzy Logic, Evolutionary Algorithms, Pattern Recognition.

Programming & Simulation

MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, ROS (Robot Operating System), LabVIEW.

Research & Analysis

Mathematical Modeling, System Identification, Data Analysis, Experimental Design, Academic Writing, Grant Proposal Writing.

Teaching & Mentorship

Curriculum Development, Lecturing, Graduate Student Supervision, Course Design, Academic Advising.

Interests

Research

Intelligent Control Systems, Robotics and Automation, Machine Learning Applications, Human-Robot Interaction, Decentralized Control, Adaptive Systems.

Projects

Development of an Adaptive Control System for UAVs

Summary

Led a research project focused on designing and implementing an adaptive control system for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to enhance flight stability and performance under varying environmental conditions and payload changes.

Intelligent Control of Robotic Manipulators using Deep Reinforcement Learning

Summary

Investigated and developed deep reinforcement learning algorithms for precise and agile control of robotic manipulators, focusing on tasks requiring complex motion planning and interaction with dynamic environments.