About Me
I am a mechanical engineer graduated with a bachelor's degree, based in Tehran, Iran. I am currently seeking graduate positions to pursue my education.
I am a robotics enthusiast, and I have never missed a chance to learn more about it. I have been actively learning by keeping myself in the research environment, taking online courses, gaining work and internship experience, and participating in any other learning opportunities. I now wish to take the next step in graduate studies.
My research interests revolve around robotics, and more specifically, parallel manipulators, autonomous mobile robots, control systems, and machine learning. I am also passionate about exploring new areas, and humanoids, legged locomotion, soft robotics, wearable robotics, and medical robotics are other intriguing topics to me as well.
Education
2015 - 2020
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Shahid Rajaee University, Tehran, Iran
Last two years' GPA: 18.03/20.00 (3.82/4.00)
2011 - 2015
Diploma in Mathematics and Physics
Daneshmand High School, Tehran, Iran
Overall GPA: 19.46/20.00 (4.00/4.00)
Publications
E. Savaee, A. Rahmani Hanzaki, Y. Anabestani (2022), ''Path Correction of an Omnidirectional-Wheeled Mobile Robot on Uneven Terrain by Real-Time Updating the Rotation Matrix.'' Manuscript submitted for publication.
E. Savaee, A. Rahmani Hanzaki, Y. Anabestani (2022), ''Parametric Sensitivity Analysis and Parametric and Non-parametric Calibration of the 3-PUS/S Spherical Parallel Manipulator.'' Manuscript in preparation.
Test Scores
Academic Projects
Apr. 2020 - Oct. 2020
Designed, manufactured, and controlled the 3-PUS/S Spherical Parallel Manipulator, a novel 3-DOF circular-based adaptation of the Stewart Platform, under the supervision of Prof. Rahmani Hanzaki in the Robotics Laboratory as B.Sc. thesis.
Apr. 2021 - Present
Continuing the development of the 3-PUS/S Spherical Parallel Manipulator, studying calibration and parametric sensitivity analysis in order to minimize geometric and non-geometric errors by implementing machine learning and optimization algorithms, and implementing neural networks to solve forward kinematics.
In this regard, a journal paper is being prepared for publication.
Jun. 2021 - Present
Studying path planning and navigation of a holonomic mobile robot with omnidirectional wheels on uneven terrains, aiming to improve navigation in traversing predefined paths.
In this regard, a journal paper has been submitted for publication.
Nov. 2020 - Feb. 2021
Proposed a novel soft fluidic actuator for a parallel robotic end-effector used in ultrasound imaging, based on a paper published in IEEE transactions on biomedical engineering, Aug. 2020, by trying to resolve the restrictions of the previous design, under the supervision of Prof. Kwok.
Spring 2017
Designed, manufactured, and statically analyzed a drill bit sharpener device, under the supervision of Prof. Kadkhodapour in the Machining Workshop.
Professional Projects
Jun. 2019 – Apr. 2020
Developed mobile robots performing various tasks autonomously, and qualified to participate in IranOpen RoboCup 2020, which was supposed to be held in April 2020 but postponed and later canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as a mentor of 6 teams in 4 different junior leagues (primary and secondary rescue, and open-weight and light-weight soccer).
Mar. 2019
Held and arbitrated a national robotic contest for children and adolescents under the title of "MossitoCup."
Apr. 2019 - Jun. 2019
Proposed a platform design for an educational social robot interacting with children, with an enhanced adaptive self-balancing design that helps maintain its upright position inspired by the Japanese Daruma doll.
2019 - 2020
Operated, maintained, and designed models for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers.
2018 - 2020
Designed several gearboxes using KISSsoft/KISSsys for various applications.
Certifications
Northwestern University
May 2021 - Present
Modern Robotics: Mechanics, Planning, and Control Specialization:
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Modern Robotics, Course 1: Foundations of Robot Motion
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Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics
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Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics (in progress)
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Stanford University
Sep. 2021
Machine Learning
University of Pennsylvania
Jun. 2021
Robotics Specialization:
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Robotics: Aerial Robotics
Duke University
Jun. 2021
Introduction to Machine Learning
MathWorks Courses
Apr. 2021 - Jun. 2021
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Machine Learning Onramp
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Control Design Onramp with Simulink
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Simulink Onramp
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MATLAB Onramp
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Relevant Courses
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Robotics & Laboratory: 17.0/20.0 (4.0/4.0)
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Automatic Control: 19.2/20.0 (4.0/4.0)
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Computer Programming: 20.0/20.0 (4.0/4.0)
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CAD/CAM & Laboratory: 19.5/20.0 (4.0/4.0)
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Mechanical Design I: 19.5/20.0 (4.0/4.0)
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Mechanical Design II: 17.5/20.0 (4.0/4.0)
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Electrical Engineering II: 17.0/20.0 (4.0/4.0)
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Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems: 20.0/20.0 (4.0/4.0)
Skills
CAD/CAM Software
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SOLIDWORKS
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CATIA
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Autodesk INVENTOR
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Autodesk FUSION 360
CAE Software
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KISSsoft/KISSsys
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CoppeliaSim (V-REP)
Programming Skills
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MATLAB/Simulink
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C/C++
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Python (familiar with)
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LaTeX (familiar with)
Technical Skills
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Machine Learning
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Neural Networks
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Motion Planning
Manufacturing Skills
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Additive Manufacturing
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Lathe Machining
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Milling Machining
Language Skills
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Persian: Native
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English: Proficient
Work Experience
Iran Robotics Club (IRC)
Tehran Book Garden, Tehran, Iran
As Teacher, Team Mentor, and Robotics Engineer
Jun. 2018 – Apr. 2020
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IRC (currently known as Mositto Robotics Club) is a knowledge-based company dedicated to providing robotics education to children and adolescents, utilizing the latest research and educational techniques.
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Responsibilities included teaching robotics to children and adolescents, participating in R&D projects, training prospective teachers, mentoring robotic teams, and specializing in 3D printing.
Dr. Robot Co.
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
As Intern Mechanical Engineer
Jun. 2018 – Sep. 2019
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Dr. Robot Co. is the first knowledge-based company in Iran to work in the field of social robotics, developing robots that interact with people in the context of educational, commercial, and medical applications, under the supervision of Prof. Ali Meghdari.
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Responsibilities included participating in designing mechanical systems for in-development robots, implementing KISSsoft for the first time in the company's design processes, expanding its usage by training other engineers, and taking on in-house and external designing projects utilizing the software.
Volunteer Experience
Mahak Charity and Hospital
DarAbad, Tehran, Iran
As Communicating-with-the-Patient Volunteer
May 2017 - Dec. 2020
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Mahak Charity is a celebrated international society for children with cancer.
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Responsibilities included donating books to these children under the title of "Book Trolley" at Mahak Hospital on a consistent and regular basis. In order to get in touch with patients, volunteers must be trained and qualified.
Teaching Experience
Jun. 2018 – Apr. 2020
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Taught the basics of robotics to children and adolescents.
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Taught CAD with SOLIDWORKS to adolescents.
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Taught programming with Arduino to adolescents.
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Taught programming with Scratch to children.
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Trained prospective teachers (adult interns).
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Mentored robotic teams for RoboCup junior.
Jun. 2018 – Sep. 2019
Trained engineers to make use of KISSsoft/KISSsys in their organizations.
2016 - 2019
Taught Physics, Mathematics, and English to students as high school tutor.
Honors & Awards
2020
Ranked within the top 5 graduated students of bachelor's degree in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
2015
Ranked within the top 0.5% of the Iranian University Entrance Exam for bachelor's degree in the field of Mathematics and Physics among 182000 participants.
2020 -
Present
Member of The Iran Pen Society, an Iranian association of writers, and the only official legal association of litterateurs whose members include poets, writers, critics, translators, researchers, and thinkers in the humanities.