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Professor of Mechanical Engineering

PhD 2008, University of Manitoba

 

 

Contact Information

Phone (808) 956-2292
E-mail rezag@hawaii.edu
Research Website www2.hawaii.edu/~rezag

 

Research Interests

  • Design of electromechanical devices
  • Alternative energy
  • Dynamical systems and controls

 

Selected Publications

  1. Ghorbani, R. and Wu, Q., Conceptual Design of the Adjustable Stiffness Artificial Tendons for Legged Robotics. Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol 44, iss 1 pp 140-161, 2009.
  2. Ghorbani, R. and Wu, Q., On Improving Bipedal Walking Energetics Through Adjusting the Stiffness of Elastic Elements at the Ankle Joint. Accepted. The International Journal of Humanoid Robotics, 2008.
  3. Ghorbani, R. and Wu, Q., Environmental-Interaction Robotic Systems: Compliant Actuation Approach. International Journal of Advanced Robotic System, 4, 1 (March 2007), 81-92.
  4. Ghorbani, R., Wu, Q., and Wang, G. G., Nearly optimal neural network stabilization of bipedal standing using genetic algorithm. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. 20, 4 (Jun. 2007), 473-480.
  5. Omer A. M. M., Ghorbani R.,  Lim, H-ok., Takanishi, A., Simulation of Semi-Passive Dynamic Walking For Biped Walking Robots, Robio2008, Bangkok, Thailand, 2008.
  6. Ghorbani R., Bibeau E.L., Zanetel P. and Karlis A.D., Modeling and Simulation a Series Parallel Hybrid Electrical Vehicle Using Renewable Energy Vehicle Simulator: REVS. American Control Conference (ACC), New York City, July 11 to 13, 2007.
  7. Ghorbani, R. and Wu, Q., Closed Loop Control of an Intentionally Adjustable Compliant Actuator. American Control Conference, Minneapolis, June 14-16, 2006.

 

Courses Offered

  • ME 213 Introduction to Engineering Design
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