Abhijit Nagchaudhuri
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Duke University, University of Maryland, College Park
Papers
14
Total Citations
104
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is a pioneer in experiential learning and robotics education, particularly at minority-serving institutions. His research integrates mechatronics, precision agriculture, and autonomous systems, with a strong emphasis on engaging underrepresented students in STEM. His most cited work (36 citations) demonstrates how LEGO robotics can boost student creativity in precollege programs, reflecting his commitment to broadening participation. He has led major initiatives like AIRSPACES, developing air-propelled robotic sensory platforms for environmental monitoring, and the Smart Farming project, which employs mobile robotic platforms and FarmBot technology for precision agriculture. His contributions span adaptive control for dual robotic arms, vision-guided manufacturing, and soft robotics. With over a dozen papers and numerous funded projects from NASA and the Maryland Space Grant Consortium, Dr. Nagchaudhuri has built the Robotics, Automation, and Manufacturing (RAM) Laboratory at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as a hub for interdisciplinary research. His work has garnered hundreds of citations and continues to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering and robotics.
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