Biorobotics Research Group

 

Open Positions for September 2012

 

  • Project in Biomechanics and Man-Machine Interfaces: Use an array of electromyography (EMG) and pressure sensors to identify the dynamics of human arm. Use the identified dynamics to control man-machine interfaces such as prosthetic devices, and telerobotic systems. The theoretical work will be implemented, tested and evaluated on a robotics experimental setup available in the research laboratory. Co-supervision with Prof. Evelyn Morin from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of Queen's University.
    • Student: Master's or PhD Scholarship students
    • Funding: Only scholarship students (OGS, NSERC PGS, International scholarships,...) or self-funded students. Stipend of full-scholarship students will be topped up by $3,000 in year 1 and will continue in subsequent years given availability of funds and performance of the student.
    • Technical background:

      • Recommended  knowledge/skills are dynamic system identification, human anatomy,  biological signal processing, robotics, control systems and neural networks. 

      • The students are expected to have prior experience with data acquisition systems, real-time control systems and MATLAB/Simulink.

      • Published papers in journals and international conferences is favorable.

      • ECE Department requirements also apply.

     

  • Project in Telerobotics/Haptics: Design and analysis of control systems for multi-agent telerobotic and haptic systems. The designs will be tested experimentally and analyzed. Applications may include medical training simulators, and rehabilitation. Possibility to spend 3-6 months internship at a Canadian company.
    • Student: Master's or PhD student.
    • Funding: Only scholarship students (OGS, NSERC PGS, International scholarships,...) or self-funded students. Stipend of scholarship students will be topped up by $3,000 in year 1 and will continue in subsequent years given availability of funds and performance of the student.
    • Technical background:

      • Recommended knowledge/skills are robotics and control systems

      • ECE Department requirements apply.

     

  • Project in Robotic-based Medical Simulators: Improve the current Robotic-based (haptic-based) spinal needle insertion simulator. The design will be implemented, tested by clinicians and analyzed. Multidisciplinary supervision between Queen's U. and UBC. Host laboratory is at Queen's U.
    • Student: Master's student.
    • Funding:
      • Domestic students: RA funding is available for non-scholarship students with GPA>90%.
      • Scholarship Students: Scholarship students (OGS, NSERC PGS, International scholarships,...) or self-funded students. Stipend of full-scholarship students will be topped up by $5,000 in year 1 and will continue in subsequent years given availability of funds and performance of the student.
    • Technical background:

      • Recommended knowledge/skills are signal/image processing, robotics, graphics, and finite element analysis.

      • ECE Department requirements apply.

       

  • Project in Robotic-based Surgical Needle steering Control System: Design of controllers for an under-actuated robotic-based needle insertion mechanism to accurately target a tissue landmark. The design will be implemented and tested by clinicians and analyzed.
    • Student: Master's student.
    • Funding:
      • Funding: Only scholarship students (OGS, NSERC PGS, International scholarships,...) or self-funded students. Stipend of scholarship students will be topped up by $3,000 in year 1 and will continue in subsequent years given availability of funds and performance of the student.
    • Technical background:

      • Recommended knowledge/skills are signal/image processing, robotics, graphics, and finite element analysis.

      • ECE Department requirements apply.

       

  • International Scholarship Students: International students with scholarships are encouraged to apply for the above positions. This also includes

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    If you are interested and qualify, please send your resume to Prof. K. Hashtrudi-Zaad at khz at queensu.ca as soon as possible. 

    Updated: April 11th, 2012