Controls, Robotics, and Dynamic Systems Solutions

Advanced Control System Design & Modeling

• Development of linear, nonlinear, and multivariable control strategies for complex electromechanical and biomedical systems.

• Application of state-space methods, robust control, H-infinity design, and linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) for uncertainty modeling and high-reliability performance.

• Expertise in system identification to model, estimate, and tune complex dynamic systems, enabling accurate prediction and high-performance control.

• Implementation of optimization-based approaches, model predictive control (MPC), and reinforcement learning for adaptive or data-driven control laws.

• Integration of machine learning methods for control, including model reduction, nonlinear system identification using time-delay embedding, and data-driven controller design for improved adaptability.

• Expertise in dynamic modeling and simulation of physical systems using MATLAB, Python, scientific computing, numerical methods, and system identification for differential and partial differential equations.

Closed-Loop Feedback & Physiological Control Systems

• Design of closed-loop hemodynamic control systems regulating stroke volume (SV), stroke volume variation (SVV), cardiac index (CI), mean arterial pressure (MAP), cardiac output (CO), and heart rate (HR).

• Creation of fluidic and vasopressor algorithm controlsolutions, including peristaltic pump management, flow and pressure measurement, valve actuation, and air-bubble detection for medical devices.

• Development of core body temperature management systems (e.g., FloTherm) with real-time feedback control for patient safety.

• Experience with FDA compliance simulations for dynamic testing of physiological control systems.

Robotics, Surgical Automation & Human-Machine Interaction (edited)

• Development of robotic microsurgery and endoscopic systems, incorporating precision assembly and manual-assist manipulation.

• Collaborative work with industry leaders such as Computer Motion, Boston Scientific, and Alcon Surgical on endoscopic surgical robotics, surgeon arm manipulation, and phacoemulsification handpieces.

• Application of advanced control principles to support ergonomic, precision, and automation functions in robotic systems.

Surgical Automation & Specialized Medical Devices

• Implementation of cartridge and fluidic control systems(e.g., B&L Stellaris) for surgical platforms.

• Closed-loop vasopressor and infusion control for critical-care applications (e.g., Perceptive Medical).

• Advanced cell-handling and biomedical automation, including single-cell analysis (Kino Discovery) and stem-cell extraction from adipose tissue (Sayenza Bio).

• Control system architecture for Class II & III medical devices, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Testing, Validation & Manufacturing Support

• Development of custom test rigs for force compression, elongation, and heat-based postforming of plastics to simulate device behavior under real-world conditions.

• Application of scientific computing and simulation to model complex interactions between devices and the human body, including thermal and mechanical dynamics.

• Expertise in integrating sensors, feedback loops, and automation to streamline testing and regulatory verification processes.