Robotics, autonomous navigation, stochastic sensor processing, signal processing, estimation and control, tracking.

I have supervised 9 Post-Doctoral students. Details as follows:

1. Jayanta Datta, "Multi-Modal Machine Learning Approaches for Visual & Audio Based Multi-Target Tracking", 2022 - 2023

2. Leonardo Cament, "Multi-Object Tracking with Random Finite Sets", 2016 - present.

3. Diluka Moratuwage, "Delta-Generalized Labelled Multi-Bernoulli SLAM", 2017 - 2019.

4. Javier Correa, "Space Debris tracking with Random Finite Sets", 2015 - 2018.

5. Keith Leung, "Probability Hypothesis Density (PHD) SLAM", 2012 - 2015.

6. John Mullane, "Measurement Likelihood Estimation for PHD-SLAM", 2008 - 2010.

7. Edgar Martinez, "Probability Hypothesis Density (PHD) SLAM", 2012 - 2015.

8. Li Zhijun, "Modelling of Movable Robotic Manipulators", 2005 - 2007.

9. Huijin Zhang, "Feature Extraction with Laser Range Finders", 2012 - 2015.

I have supervised10 PhD students and co supervised 5 PhD students. 14 of these students have graduated, 1 is still on-going. Details as follows:

PhD Students supervised (Since 2005):

1. Felipe Inostroza, Universidad de Chile, PhD Thesis Title: "Addressing Data Association in Maximum Likelihood SLAM with Random Finite Sets", Graduated 2024.

2. Pablo Barrios, Universidad de Chile, PhD Thesis Title: “Metrics for Evaluating Robotic Mapping Performance & Map Registration”, Graduated 2024.

3. Edgardo Ramírez, Universidad de Chile, PhD Thesis Title: “Controlling Soft Robotic Manipulators”, Expected to graduate 2025.

4. Daniel Luhr, Universidad de Chile, PhD Thesis Title: "Improved Stochastic Detection Algorithms with Applications in Radar and Ladar Based Robotic mapping", Graduated 2018.

5. Akshay Rao, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, PhD Thesis Title: “Algorithmic Complexity Analysis in SLAM”, Graduated 2013.

6. Tang Fan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, PhD Thesis Title: “Multi-Scale Space Smoothing and Segmentation of Range Data for Robot Navigation”, Graduated 2010.

7. Ebi Jose, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, PhD Thesis Title: “Automatic Feature Detection and Terrain Mapping Using Millimeter Wave Radar for Autonomous Land Vehicle Navigation”, Graduated 2009.

8. Ng Teck Chew, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, PhD Thesis Title: “Autonomous Vehicle Following – A Virtual Trailer Link Approach”, Graduated 2009.

9. John Mullane, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, PhD Thesis Title: “Autonomous Navigation: On Issues Concerning Measurement Uncertainty”, Graduated 2008.

10. Liu Bingbing, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, PhD Thesis Title: “Multi-Aided Inertial Based Localization for Outdoor Ground Vehicles”, Graduated 2007.

PhD Students co-supervised:

1. Peyman Moghadam, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, PhD Thesis Title: “Mapping with Stereo Vision & Lidar”, Graduated 2009.

2. Lochana Perera, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, PhD Thesis Title: “On the Issues of Localization and Mapping in Outdoor Unstructured Environments for Mobile Robot Navigation”, Graduated 2006.

3. Xu Lin, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, PhD Thesis Title: “Laser Scanning Imaging System for Underwater Robotics Vehicle”, Graduated 2006.

4. Nadine Tschichold-Gurman, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland, PhD Thesis Title: “RuleNet – A New Knowledge-Based Artificial Neural Network Model with Application Examples in Robotics”, Graduated 1996.

5. Sjur Vestli, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland, PhD Thesis Title: “Fast, Accurate and Robust Estimation of Mobile Robot Position and Orientation”, Graduated 1996.

I have supervised 11 Master's level students. 9 of these students have graduated, 2 are still on-going.

Master’s Students supervised:

1. Nicholas Fierro, Universidad de Chile, MSc Thesis Title: "Multi-Class Tracking with Stereo images", Graduated 2024.

2. Eduardo Jorquera, Universidad de Chile, MSc Thesis Title: "Multi-Modal Robotic Mapping & Tracking", Ongoing.

3. Francisco Molina, Universidad de Chile, MSc Thesis Title: "Data Registration with Machine Learning", Ongoing.

4. Clayder Gonzales, Universidad de Chile, MSc Thesis Title: "Improved Feature Extraction for the LOAM Algorithm", Graduated 2019.

5. Angelo Falchetti, Universidad de Chile, MSc Thesis Title: "Random Finite Sets in Visual SLAM", Graduated 2016.

6. Felipe Inostroza, Universidad de Chile, MSc Thesis Title: "The Estimation of Detection Statistics in Simultaneous localization and mapping", Graduated 2014.

7. Johnathon Leong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, MSc Thesis Title: “Multi-Resolution Hybrid Mapping for Autonomous Platforms”, Graduated 2010.

8. Chhay Sok, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, MSc Thesis Title: “On the Issues of Visually Aided Feature Extraction from 3D Range Data”, Graduated 2010.

9. Tobias Gunawan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, MSc Thesis Title: “Probabilistic Map Building Using Millimeter-wave Radar”, Graduated 2010.

10. Andre Kerstens, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland, MSc Thesis Title: “Robotic Navigation with 3D Laser Range Data”, Graduated 1995.

11. Daniel Flur, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland, MSc Thesis Title: “Robotic Navigation with Sonar”, Graduated 1994.

Invited & Key Note Speeches:

Tartan SLAM Series, Fall Edition 2021 (Organized by Carnegie Mellon University AirLab, USA),
“Unifying the SLAM Back and Front Ends with Random Finite Sets” Oct. 2021

RMIT School of Electrical Engineering Milestone Conference 2021 Australia,
“Random Finite Sets & their Impacts in Robotic Navigation & Space Situational Awareness” Feb. 2021

2nd International Conference on Engineering, UPAO, 2016 Peru “Advances in Autonomous Navigation, Space Situational Awareness & Tracking” Nov. 2016

6th Peruvian Congress of Mechatronic Engineering, 2016 Peru “Random Finite Set Based SLAM with Radar” Aug. 2015

IX Sematron Conference, University of Sao Paulo Brazil “New Concepts in Robotic Navigation & Mapping” May 2013

IEEE Int’l Conf. Control, Automation Information Sciences (ICCAIS) Vietnam “Autonomous Navigation: Achievements in Complex Environments” Nov. 2012

Brazilian Conf. on Critical Embedded Systems (CBSEC), 2011 Brazil “Autonomous Navigation: Achievements in Complex Environments” May 2011

IEEE Int’l Conf. Robotics & Biomimetics China “Autonomous Navigation: Achievements in Complex Environments” Dec. 2006

IEEE Int’l Conf. on Information & Automation Sri Lanka “Autonomous Navigation: Achievements in Complex Environments”, Dec. 2006.