Daniel Roozbahani

Daniel Roozbahani, D.Sc. Tech. Eng.

  • Assistant Professor, Robotics Engineering
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Affiliated Programs

Education

D.Sc. in Robotics and Machine Automation – LUT University - Finland (2015)

M.Sc. in Mechatronics - Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland (2011)

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (2003)

About Me

I am Dr. Daniel Roozbahani, an Assistant Professor of Robotics Engineering at Widener University. I received my B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering in 2003, and following that, I gained invaluable industry experience by working for 7 years in the automotive industry. After a successful tenure in the automotive industry, I decided to pursue higher education to further deepen my knowledge and expertise in the field of robotics. I earned my M.Sc. in Mechatronics from Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland, in 2011, and my D.Sc. from LUT University, Finland, in 2015.

At the Widener Robotics Lab, my current research and teaching activities are centered around Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Real-Time Simulation, Virtual Reality, Human-Robot Interactions, Human Gate Analysis With a strong emphasis on practical applications and cutting-edge technologies, my work aims to push the boundaries of the field. I have an extensive publication record, with nearly 50 academic papers published in renowned journals and peer-reviewed conferences. Additionally, I hold three patents that showcase my contributions to innovative solutions in robotics. 

In addition to my role at Widener University, I also collaborate with international institutions and companies, fostering valuable partnerships and interdisciplinary research. As a research fellow at Wichita State University and a research project manager at BRP-Rotax, I contribute to advancements in Mobile Manufacturing Robotics (MMR), real-time ultra-high-speed monitoring, and human body real-time monitoring. Over the past two decades, I have served as a Project Manager, leading various projects and staying at the forefront of the field. I actively engage with professional organizations like ASME, BMES, VFS (Vertical Flight Community) and IEEE(Senior Member) to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements. 

ORCID iD:  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1355-3985

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rCj8vp8AAAAJ&hl=en

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Roozbahani

In the Media

Research Interests

  • Mobile Robots, Custom-made robots
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Robot-based or VR/AR based Real-time Simulation
  • Real-time Ultra-High-Speed Process Monitoring 
  • Metal 3D Printing, Laser Scribing, Laser Color Marking
  • Human- Machine Interactions, Human Body Real-Time Simulation
  • 24/7 Robot Based Manufacturing

Ongoing Projects

  • Skywalker - Autonomous Drone with Advanced Flight, Landing, and Charging Capabilities
  • CENTAUR - Intelligent Ground Mobile Robot for Construction and Urban Monitoring"
  • NeurOracle - AI-Driven Innovations in Biomedicine for Neurological Disease Forecasting
  • Thor's Hammer - Enhancing Motion Capture for Improved Throwing Records Compared to Olympic Record Holder 
  • CardioForecaster - Intelligent Biomedical Imaging for Future Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment
  • RoboSimVRX - Real-Time Industrial Machinery Simulator

Media Expertise

  • Collaborative Robots (Cobots) (Serial and Mobile)
  • Mobile Robotics (wheeled and aerial)
  • Artificial Intelligence (Biomedical Engineering, Heavy Machinery Prototyping).
  • Advanced Control (Robust, Nonlinear, and Numerical)
  • Machine Vision (Robotic applications, Production Lines)
  • Sensor Calibration (Force/Torque and Position)
  • Multibody Dynamics (Human Skeleton, Robotics, Heavy Machinery)
  • Digital Twins (Heavy Industrial Machinery)
  • Real-Time Process Monitoring (Ultra High-Speed Processes)
  • Metal 3D Printing (Selective Laser Melting)
  • Laser Processes (Marking, Engraving and Scribing using Nano, Pico, and Femtosecond Pulsed Lasers) 
  • Fluid Power (Hydraulic Systems)

Publications

  • Asikainen, J., Roozbahani, D., Alizadeh, M., & Handroos, H. (2024, June 12). Universal real-time control of an electro-hydraulic servo system utilizing mathematical model and multibody simulation. 4th Interdisciplinary Conference on Electrics and Computer (INTCEC 2024), Chicago, USA, 11-13 June 2024.
  • Westmoreland, S., & Roozbahani, D. (2024, February 29). Development of an artificial intelligence-based platform for early diagnosis of neurological disorders using image processing and analysis of neuroimaging databases. 9th Annual Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum 2024 - West Palm Beach, Florida, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.25138.82881
  • Anthony H Dugan, Rustem Sadykov, Daniel Roozbahani et al. Full Immersive Telepresence Through Integration of a VR-Headset with a Teleoperated Humanoid Robotic Head Featuring Real-Time Stereoscopic Vision and Binaural Auditory Perceptions, 04 January 2024, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3826544/v1 
  • Abdelsalam, A., Roozbahani, D., Alizadeh, M., & Handroos, H. (2023, June 5-6). Additive Manufacturing’s Impact on Product Design and Development: An Industrial Case Study. In Proceedings of the ICPDPMDC 2023: 17th International Conference on Product Development Process, Manufacturing and Design Considerations. New York, United States. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology. https://publications.waset.org/abstracts/158160.pdf 
  • D. Roozbahani, M. Alizadeh, H. Handroos and A. Salminen, "Color Laser Marking: Repeatability, Stability and Resistance Against Mechanical, Chemical and Environmental Effects," in IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 214196-214208, 2020, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3040744
  • Iyer. K. R., Roozbahani. D., Alizadeh. M., Handroos. H., (2022), A novel approach for direct conversion of wind energy to heat utilizing a hydraulic medium for domestic heating applications (Volume 8), September 2022, Pages 11139-11150, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.08.255
  • Poberezkin. E., Roozbahani. D., Alizadeh. M., Handroos. H., (2022), Development of a robust Wi-Fi/4G-based ROS communication platform for an assembly and repair mobile robot with reliable behavior under unstable network or connection failure, Springer journal of Artificial Life and Robotics (Volume: 27, Issue: 3), 05 September 2022, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10015-022-00792-5 
  • Modaresialam. M., Roozbahani. D., Alizadeh. M, Salminen. A., Handroos. H (2022), In-situ Monitoring and Defect Detection of Selective Laser Melting Process and Impact of Process Parameters on the Quality of Fabricated SS 316L, IEEE Access (Volume: 10), Page(s): 46100 – 46113, 22 April 2022, ISSN: 2169-3536, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3169509 
  • Korium. M., Roozbahani. D., Alizadeh. M., Perepelkina. S., Handroos. H. (2021), Direct Metal Laser Sintering of Precious Metals for Jewelry Applications: Process Parameter Selection and Microstructure Analysis, IEEE Access (Volume: 9), Page(s): 126530 – 126540, 13 September 2021, ISSN: 2169-3536, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3112479 
  • Sharma, V., Roozbahani. D., Alizadeh. M., Handroos. H. (2021), 3D Printing of Plant-Derived Compounds and a Proposed Nozzle Design for the More Effective 3D FDM Printing, IEEE Access (Volume: 9), Page(s): 57107 – 57119, 06 April 2021, ISSN: 2169-3536, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3071459 
  • Roozbahani. D., Alizadeh. M., Ahomäki. A., Handroos, H. (2021), Coordinate-based control for a material handling equipment utilizing real-time simulation, Automation in Construction (Volume 122), February 2021, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2020.103483 
  • Roozbahani. D., Alizadeh. M., Ustinov. S., Handroos. H. (2021), Development of a novel real-time simulation of human skeleton/muscles, Journal of Biomechanics (Volume 114), 4 January 2021, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2020.110157 
  • Roozbahani. D., Alizadeh. M., Handroos. H, Salminen. A. (2020), Color Laser Marking: Repeatability, Stability and Resistance Against Mechanical, Chemical and Environmental Effects, IEEE Access (Volume: 8), Page(s): 214196 – 214208, 26 November 2020, ISSN: 2169-3536, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3040744 
  • Byzova. A., Roozbahani. D, Handroos. H., Hakansson. N., Lankarani. H.M. (2020), Monitoring of the human body and brain behavior using optical motion capture system and EEG utilizing horseback riding simulator: an extended case study, Journal of Physical Therapy Science (Volume: 32, Issue: 1), Page(s): 85 – 91, December 2020, https://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.32.85 
  • Roozbahani. D., Handroos. H. (2018), A novel haptic interface and universal control strategy for International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) welding/machining assembly robot, December 2018, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 57:255-270, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2018.12.011 
  • Roozbahani. D., Fakhrizadeh. A., Harrio. H., Handroos. H. (2013), Novel Online Re-Calibration Method for Multi-Axis Force/Torque Sensor of ITER Welding/Machining Robot, IEEE Sensors Journal, 13(11):4432-4443, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2013.2274195 

Invention Patents and Disclosures

  • FI20165689A - Method and equipment for controlling laser engraving, Finland, Mika Ruutiainen, Daniel Roozbahani, Antti Salminen, Worldwide applications, (2018-03-17) - Link
  • WO2019020865A1 - Powder removal and recycling, Inventors: Pasi Piispa, Sebastian Mathews, Daniel Roozbahani, Antti Salminen (2019-01-31) - Link
  • FI20175699A1 - Powder removal and recycling Application, Inventors: Daniel Roozbahani, Antti Salminen, Pasi Piispa, Sebastian Mathews (2019-01-25)
  • FI20165691A - Direct real-time monitoring of laser processing, Finland, Pekka Marttinen, Daniel Roozbahani, Antti Salminen, Worldwide applications, Application filed by Lappeenrannan Teknillinen Yliopisto, 2018-03-17 - Link

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • IEEE – Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Membership #.: 92729820
  • ASME – Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Membership #.: 000100698131
  • Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) – Member, Biomedical Engineering Society
  • Vertical Flight Society (VFS) – Membership ID: 32385
  • Australian Professional Mechanical Engineers - ASCO 2126–11, Membership ID:  3651204

Awards

  • 2023: Best Presentation Award at the prestigious ICPDPMDC 2023: 17th International Conference on Product Development Process, Manufacturing, and Design Considerations held in New York, United States
  • 2023: Promoted Senior member in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • 2016 – 2019: Winner of the EU CIMO – FIRST Lecturing fund for 4 consecutive years
  • 2017: Northern European Engineering Impact Award Winner, TIERA Robot, London UK
  • 2016: Best paper award at 3rd International Conference Dynamics and Vibroacoustics of Machines – Paper title:  Intelligent Mapping of Stresses in a Hydraulic Crane

Keynote Speeches

  • 2018 - Keynote speaker at Cognitive and Collaborative Robotics – Future of Robotics in Finland Seminar 2018 – IEEE Finland - Tampere University of Technology - Finland
  • 2018 - Keynote speaker at ATEX FORUM – Industrial Safety Seminar 2018 – ATEX Denmark - Aarhus University, Denmark
  • 2015 - Keynote speaker at 15th Nordic Laser Materials Processing Conference - NOLAMP15, Finland

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