Biography

I am a reseacher and lecturer at the Mechatronics Research Group in Saxion University of Applied Sciences , and a PhD candidate at the Robotics and Mechatronics Lab in the University of Twente . My research focuses on the modelling and control of Aerial Robots for Physical Interaction tasks.

Interests
  • Aerial Robotics
  • Physical Interaction Control
  • Dynamic Modeling
  • Model Predective Control
Education

  • PhD in Aerial Robotics, Ongoing

    University of Twente

  • MSc in Robotics and Mechatronics, 2021

    University of Twente

  • BSc in Mechatronics Engineering, 2019

    Philadelphia University

Projects

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AeroSTREAM
Strengthening Research and Innovation Excellence in Autonomous Aerial Systems
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AeroSTREAM
AeroBlaster
Invesitgating the use of Aerial Robots in Surface Preparation Maintenance Tasks
MARS4Earth
Modular Aerial Robotic Systems for Sustainable Living on Earth
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MARS4Earth

Recent & Upcoming Talks

Indoor Localization using OptiTrack, PX4 Autopilot, and ROS 2
“How to use Motion Capture system like Optitrack with PX4 Autopilot and ROS 2 for indoor localization?” this was the main …
Oct 12, 2023 — Oct 13, 2023 Karlovac, Croatia
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Indoor Localization using OptiTrack, PX4 Autopilot, and ROS 2
Towards Aerial Maintenance Robot
During a visit to the Robotics and Perception Group in the University of Zurich, I presented our work towards an Aerial Maintenance Robot.
Jul 3, 2023 Zurich, Switzerland
Towards Aerial Maintenance Robot
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Recent Publications

Three Fundamental Paradigms for Aerial Physical Interaction Using Nonlinear Model Predictive Control
This paper introduces and compares the three most relevant approaches in which an Aerial Physical Interaction (APhI) control can …
A. Alharbat, H. Esmaeeli, D. Bicego, A. Y. Mersha, A. Franchi
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Three Fundamental Paradigms for Aerial Physical Interaction Using Nonlinear Model Predictive Control
Physical Interacting Aerial Robots for ‘In-Situ’ Inspection and Maintenance of Wind Turbine Blade
Wind turbines are green energy sources that have a great potential in playing a crucial role in mitigating climate change. Regular …
H. Esmaeeli, A. Alharbat, A. Y. Mersha
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Physical Interacting Aerial Robots for ‘In-Situ’ Inspection and Maintenance of Wind Turbine Blade

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