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Matthew Giamou<\/strong>, PhD
Dr. Giamou is an assistant professor in the Department of Computing and Software at McMaster University. As director of ARCO Lab, he is interested in developing novel optimization techniques and applying them to fundamental problems in all aspects of robot perception and planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PhD Students<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Aliyah Jimoh<\/strong>
Aliyah is pursuing her PhD in Biomedical Engineering with ARCO Lab and HeART (Healthcare Applications for Robotic Technologies) Lab.
She graduated from Ontario Tech University with a Bachelor’s in Mechatronics Engineering and further pursued her Master’s in Software Engineering at McMaster, where she focused on optimal sensor placement for localizing mobile robots.
She is interested in working on interdisciplinary problems that involve developing robots and biomechatronic systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Masters Students<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Daksh Mathur<\/strong>
Daksh is pursuing his MSc in Computer Science with ARCO Lab. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering at McMaster University. He is interested in sensor fusion and robotics (estimation and motion planning).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Julian Cecchini<\/strong>
Julian is currently working towards an MSc in CS. He passionately explores anything to do with optimization, with a primary focus towards applications in robotic perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julian did his undergraduate degree in Software Engineering at McMaster and is always happy to discuss campus culture. Outside of school, he enjoys hockey and pretzels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Andrew Brink<\/strong>
Andrew is pursuing an M.Sc. in Computer Science after completing his undergraduate degree in Mechatronics Engineering at McMaster University. His main research interest is localization and mapping in extreme environments, such as the crevice caves of the Niagara Escarpment. Andrew enjoys working with embedded systems, messing with old electronics, and playing the cello with local orchestras.
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Undergraduates<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Johnson<\/strong> Ji<\/strong>

Johnson Ji is a fourth-year undergraduate student in Mechatronics Engineering at McMaster University. His research interests lie in autonomous systems, with a particular focus on translating mathematical theory into practical algorithms for real-world applications such as autonomous navigation. Outside of research, Johnson is also interested in railway and public transit culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dhilan Teeluckdharry<\/strong> (co-supervised with Dr. Stephen Kelly)

Dhilan is an undergraduate student in Mechatronics Engineering. His research currently focuses on applying evolutionary computing to robotics problems such as visual navigation and localization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lukhsaan Elankumaran<\/strong>

Lukhsaan Elankumaran is a fourth-year Software Engineering student at McMaster University, focusing on full-stack development and AI\/ML technologies. At ARCO Lab, his research centres on Gaussian processes and their application to spatiotemporal modelling of environmental phenomena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn<\/a> | Portfolio<\/a> | Github<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Alumni<\/h5>\n\n\n\n