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Dr. Hanifzadegan's research focused on the control of machine-tool feed drives, which move the cutting tool and workpiece to the desired location. He developed a novel robust control algorithm to achieve minimum possible machining time, cost and energy. His technique can benefit large manufacturing operations in automotive and aircraft industries.
A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) - graduated in 2015