Armando Rodriguez
Faculty, School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering
Total mentored projects: 31
Prior to joining the Arizona State University faculty in 1990, Professor Armando Rodriguez worked at MIT, IBM, AT&T Bell Laboratories and Raytheon Missile Systems. He has also consulted for Elgin Air Force Base, Boeing Defense and Space Systems, Honeywell and NASA. He has published more than 120 technical papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings. This includes more than 50 invited papers. He has authored three engineering texts. Rodriguez has given more than 60 invited presentations at international and national forums, conferences, and corporations. This includes more than 10 plenary talks. He is a Boeing A.D. Welliver Fellow and he received a 1998 Presidential Excellence Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. He is currently the co-director of an National Science Foundation (NSF)-WAESO-funded Bridge to the Doctorate program.
Spring 2021
Adin Samuel Warner
Electrical engineering
Modeling and Control of Rocket Ascent in a Vertical Plane
Understanding the dynamics of rocket ascent aids in understanding rocket descent dynamics and eventually how to land rockets for reuse.
Program: FURI
Fall 2020
Adin Samuel Warner
Electrical engineering
Design, Modeling, and Control of a Single-Axis Self-Balancing Platform
Accurate modeling of sensor and motor dynamics allows for more effective design of controllers for more complex systems.
Program: FURI
Spring 2020
Alexandra Dent
Computer science
Epileptic Seizure Detection and Prediction
Creating new algorithms using EEG, biological and environmental data can help predict epileptic seizures before they occur.
Program: FURI
Fall 2019
Alexandra Dent
Computer science
Epileptic Seizure Detection and Prediction
Utilizing machine learning and EEG data to predict the onset of epileptic seizures will assist people who live with epilepsy.
Program: FURI
Spring 2019
Jarom Beus
Mechanical engineering
Toward Understanding and the Development of a Thermoelectric Generator
Understanding the conversion of thermal energy to usable electricity will help increase efficiency and explore new applications.
Program: FURI
Alan Sebastian Wirkus-Camacho
Electrical engineering
A Detailed Guide for the Systematic Design and Development of a Research-Grade Differential-Drive Robotic Ground Vehicle
Creating a detailed guide for ground robot vehicle development will help students get over the steep learning curve and benefit educators.
Program: FURI
Victor Worlanyo
Mechanical engineering
An Interactive AR/VR Game Framework for Autonomous Quadcopter Development and Pilot Training.
Developing a test flight virtual training tool will reduce the time, energy and cost that goes into repairs and maintenance.
Program: MORE
Fall 2018
Jarom Beus
Mechanical engineering
Tanner Rosenthal
Electrical engineering
Zakk Giacometti
Computer systems engineering
Juan Ortiz Rivas
Computer systems engineering
Jose Contreras
Electrical engineering
Corey Kurowski
Electrical engineering
Bhavica Soni
Engineering management
Nikki Lopez
Mechanical engineering
Mohamed Sabet
Electrical engineering
Trae Waggoner
Computer science
Victor Worlanyo
Mechanical engineering
Charles Cederstrom
Civil, environmental and sustainable engineering
Spring 2018
Charles Cederstrom
Civil, environmental and sustainable engineering
Carolyn Christie
Electrical engineering
Corey Kurowski
Electrical engineering
Nikki Lopez
Mechanical engineering
Nicholas Magana
Electrical engineering
Zakk Giacometti
Computer systems engineering
Computer Vision Navigation for Robotic Campus Guide
Program: FURI
Bui Kimberly
Mechanical engineering
Bhavica Soni
Engineering management
Bryce Pedroza
Computer science
Stock Market Portfolio Optimization
Program: FURI