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William Nagel, PhD

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Education

  • PhD, Mechanical Engineering (2022)
    University of Utah (UT)
  • MS, Mechanical Engineering (2015)
    University of Nevada, Reno (NV)
  • BS, Mechanical Engineering (2013)
    University of Nevada, Reno (NV)

About Me

I am passionate about robotics and systems in motion, particularly focusing on the mechanical design and advanced control of precision positioning systems.  I am also interested in the dynamic modeling and integration of novel smart materials (actuators and sensor) for soft robotic applications.  Widener gives me the opportunity to work closely with students and give them opportunities in working with cutting-edge technology and concepts, and hopefully help guide them into interesting careers that they enjoy for years to come.

Research Interests

  • Control systems
  • Mobile robotics
  • Nanopositioning
  • Precision mechatronics
  • Atomic force microscopy
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Smart materials, actuators, and sensors
  • Soft robotics

Media Expertise

  • Dynamic Systems and Control
  • Soft Robotic Sensors and Actuators
  • Precision Mechatronics
  • High-Speed Additive Manufacturing

Publications

  • Nagel, W., Hussain, O., Fakharian, O., Aureli, M., & Leang, K. (2022) Surface roughness effects on ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) sensitivity for compression loads. SPIE Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (XXIV)
  • Nagel, W., Andersson, S., Clayton, G., & Leang, K. (2021) Low-Coupling Hybrid Parallel-Serial-Kinematic Nanopositioner with Nonorthogonal Flexure: Nonlinear Design and Control. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (Early Access) p. 1-11
  • Mitrovic, A., Nagel, W., Leang, K., & Clayton, G. (2021) Closed-loop Range-Based Control of Dual-Stage Nanopositioning Systems. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. Vol. 26, Issue 3, pg. 1412-1421
  • Guo, D., Nagel, W., Clayton, G., * Leang, K. (2020) Spatial-temporal trajectory redesign for dual-stage nanopositioning systems with application in AFM. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, Vol. 25, Issue 2, pg. 558-569

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

IEEE, ASME

Awards

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Graduate Student Researcher of the Year, University of Utah (2021-2022)
  • Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant of the Year Award, University of Utah (2019 - 2020)
  • Best Session Presentation Award, American Control Conference (2016)

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