MrIshaq Hafez
Doctoral Candidate
Mechanical & Mechatronics Eng
- Doctoral CandidateMechanical & Mechatronics Eng
- Graduate Teaching Assistant-45Mechanical & Mechatronics Eng
BIO
I am a PhD student in the Drone Technology Research Group, developing control strategies for aerial physical interaction. I hold an MSc in Mechatronics Engineering and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering. I previously held teaching and research roles involving UAV control, state estimation, system identification, electric drives, and experimental robotic platforms. I have also collaborated with the AIR Lab (University of Vermont) on optimal switching control for lunar hoppers. My research interests include control theory, adaptive and robust control, hybrid and switched systems, sensor fusion, and stochastic optimization.
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND APPOINTMENTS
- Doctoral CandidateFaculty of Engineering and Design, Mechanical & Mechatronics Eng, New Zealand
- Graduate Teaching Assistant-1Faculty of Engineering and Design, Mechanical & Mechatronics Eng, New Zealand
- Graduate Teaching Assistant-45Faculty of Engineering and Design, Mechanical & Mechatronics Eng, New Zealand
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Research AssistantAmerican University of Sharjah, Department of Electrical Engineering, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates1 Jun 2021 - 15 Apr 2026
- Graduate Teaching AssistantAmerican University of Sharjah, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates1 Sep 2019 - 31 May 2021
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- MEP Engineer TraineeSharjah Airport Authority, Purchasing and Engineering Department, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates1 Jan 2019 - 30 Apr 2019
DEGREES
- Master of Science, Mechatronics EngineeringAmerican University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates30 Jun 2023
- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical EngineeringAmerican University of Ras Al Khaimah, Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates30 Jun 2019
FACULTY / INSTITUTE
- Engineering and Design