Mr. Joel Adams, Florida International University, United States
Joel Adams is a robotics researcher and Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Florida International University, specializing in autonomous mobile and manipulator systems. With extensive experience in radiological surveillance, autonomous mission planning, and multi-robot coordination, he has developed innovative solutions integrating sensor technologies such as LiDAR, depth cameras, and IMUs. His expertise includes robotics middleware (ROS1, ROS2), simulation tools (Gazebo, PyBullet), and advanced programming in C++, Python, and MATLAB. As a Research Assistant at the Applied Research Center since 2019, he has contributed to cutting-edge projects in autonomous system development, multi-robot collaboration, and real-world testing of robotic platforms.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Joel Adams appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly if the award recognizes contributions in robotics, autonomous systems, and applied research in radiological surveillance. His work aligns well with advanced robotics, AI-driven mission planning, and real-world applications in nuclear site monitoring.
🎓 Education
- Florida International University
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Expected Summer 2025) 🎯 (GPA: 3.87)
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Summer 2024) 🛠️ (GPA: 3.87)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Honors College) (Fall 2019) 🏅 (GPA: 3.72)
- Miami Dade College
- Associate in Arts Degree (Highest Honors) (Summer 2015) 🏆 (GPA: 3.95)
💼 Work Experience
- Applied Research Center, Florida International University (March 2019 – Present)
Research Assistant
- 🚀 Developed autonomous systems for radiological surveillance in nuclear sites, integrating LiDAR, depth cameras, and IMUs.
- 🧠 Designed multi-robot mission planning solutions using network bridges and behavior-tree-based task allocation.
- 🛠️ Conducted testing in simulation (Gazebo, PyBullet) and real-world robotic platforms for validation.
🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors
- 🎖️ Highest Honors Graduate – Miami Dade College
- 🏅 Honors College Graduate – Florida International University
- 🤖 Developed autonomous systems for radiological surveillance, enhancing safety in nuclear environments
- 🏆 Contributed to multi-robot coordination research, advancing mission planning strategies in robotics
- 🏅 Published research contributions in robotics intelligence and autonomous system optimization
Publication Top Notes:
A Behavioral Robotics Approach to Radiation Mapping Using Adaptive Sampling