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Research Interests
Dr. Poonawala is interested in perception and motion control in robots using tools from deep learning and control theory. His work addresses the fundamental challenge of providing performance guarantees for data-driven systems. His recent work focuses on performance in terms of stability and safety of robots moving in cluttered environments.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Texas At Dallas
2014
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Of Michigan-Ann Arbor
2009
B TECH, National Institute of Technology
2007
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Advanced Materials & Manufacturing for Modernization
Jawahir, I. (PI), Badurdeen, F. (CoI), Balk, J. (CoI), Caudill, J. R. (CoI), Craddock, J. (CoI), Karaca, H. (CoI), Martin, A. (CoI), Poonawala, H. (CoI), Renfro, M. (CoI), Schoop, J. (CoI) & Weisenberger, M. (CoI)
3/2/26 → 3/1/28
Project: Research project
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Advanced Materials & Manufacturing for Modernization- Project 4
Badurdeen, F. (PI), Caudill, J. R. (CoI), Jawahir, I. (CoI) & Poonawala, H. (CoI)
3/2/26 → 3/1/28
Project: Research project
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KY EPSCoR: FY25: NASA: Research Area (RA-22) State Match – SCIENCE: Multi-scale Data-driven Modeling of Radiative Transport through Thermal Protection Systems - Match for 3200004923
Poovathingal, S. (PI), Hannemann, J. (CoI), Maddox, J. (CoI), Martin, A. (CoI), Poonawala, H. (CoI) & Renfro, M. (CoI)
7/1/24 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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EAGER: Robust Data-Driven Robotic Manipulation via Bayesian Inference and Passivity-Based Control (ALN 47.041)
Poonawala, H. (PI)
8/1/23 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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EAGER: Robust Data-Driven Robotic Manipulation via Bayesian Inference and Passivity-Based Control
Poonawala, H. (PI)
8/1/23 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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Acoustic emission-based deep learning for real-time defect detection in additive friction stir deposition
Mohsin, S. I., Badurdeen, F., Poonawala, H. A., Caudill, J., Brennan, R. & Jawahir, I. S., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Real-time in-situ defect detection via multi-modal classification of waveforms for wire arc additive manufacturing
Clark, B., Ibn Mohsin, S., Poonawala, H. A., Badurdeen, F., Brennan, R. & Jawahir, I. S., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing. 37, 2, p. 615-627 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Guaranteed Obstacle Avoidance of Convex Objects in 2-D Without Object Tracking, Environment Mapping, or Stopping
Poonawala, H. A., 2025, In: IEEE Control Systems Letters. 9, p. 2169-2174 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimizing Edge-AI on the ESP32-S3 Using SIMD
Zhang, K. & Poonawala, H., 2025, 2025 IEEE International Performance, Computing, and Communications Conference, IPCCC 2025. (Conference Proceedings of the IEEE International Performance, Computing, and Communications Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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A Monotonicity Framework for Stability Verification of Planar Path-Following Controllers
Clark, B. & Poonawala, H. A., 2024, In: IEEE Control Systems Letters. 8, p. 406-411 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations