Prof. Vikram Kapila

Scholarly Work

Authored Book

  1. P. Chauhan and V. Kapila, STEM Education with Robotics: Lessons from Research and Practice, Routledge, Taylor and Francis, New York, NY, May 2023.
    2. STEM Education with Robotics: Lessons from Research and Practice - Book Cover

Edited Books and Book Chapters

  1. P. Chauhan and V. Kapila, “Promoting Engineering Research with Entrepreneurship and Industry Experiences: A Teacher Professional Development Program,” in R. Tierney, et al. (eds.), International Encyclopedia of Education, Elsevier, Section: 13021, 2022.
  2. I.F.J. Ghalyan, Z.M. Abouelenin, G. Annamalai, and V. Kapila, “Gaussian Smoothing Filter for Improved EMG Signal Modeling,” in I. Obeid, et al. (eds.), Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology: Emerging Trends in Research and Applications, Springer International Publishing AG, 161—204, 2020.
  3. J.A. Frank, A. Brill, V. Kapila, “Mobile Cyber-Physical Labs: Integration of Mobile Devices with System and Control Laboratories,” in M.E. Auer et al. (eds.), Cyber-Physical Laboratories in Engineering and Science Education, Springer International Publishing AG, 403—434, 2018.
  4. J.A. Frank and V. Kapila, “Integrating Smart Mobile Devices for Immersive Interaction and Control of Physical Systems: A Cyber-Physical Approach,” Advanced Mechatronics and MEMS Devices II, (D. Zhang and B. Wei, Eds.), 73—93, Switzerland: Springer, 2017.
  5. D. Levey, V. Kapila, P. Marsteller, and A. Altman Mitchell, “Sustainability and Sources of Funding,” in The Power of Partnerships: A Guide from the NSF Graduate STEM Fellows in K–12 Education Program, K. Stoll, S. Ortega, and T. Spuck (Eds.), 107—117. Washington, DC: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2013, ISBN: 978-0-87168-754-8.
  6. C. Dubey and V. Kapila, “Detection and Characterization of Cracks in Beams via Chaotic Excitation and Statistical Analysis,” in Application of Chaos and Nonlinear Dynamics in Engineering, S. Banerjee, M. Mitra, and L. Rondoni (Eds.), 137—164. Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 2011, ISBN-10: 3642219217.
  7. C. Dubey, H. Wong, V. Kapila, and P. Kumar, “Web-Enabled Remote Control Laboratory Using an Embedded Ethernet Microcontroller,” in Internet Accessible Remote Laboratories: Scalable E-learning Tools for Engineering and Science Disciplines, A.K.M. Azad, M.E. Auer, and V.J. Harward (Eds.), 338—361, IGI Global, USA, 2011, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61350-186-3.
  8. K. Elleithy, T. Sobh, M. Iskander, and V. Kapila (Eds.), Technological Developments in Networking, Education and Automation, Springer, (ISBN: 978-90-481-9150-5), 2010.
  9. M. Iskander, V. Kapila, and M. A. Karim (Eds.), Technological Developments in Education and Automation, Springer, (ISBN: 978-90-481-3655-1), 2010.
  10. H. Wong, H. Pan, M.S. de Queiroz, and V. Kapila, “Adaptive Learning Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying,” in Advances in Dynamics and Control, S. Sivasundaram, (Ed.), Chapman and Hall/CRC, Boca Raton, FL, 15—27, 2004.
  11. V. Kapila and K. Grigoriadis (Eds.), Actuator Saturation Control, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY, (ISBN: 0-8247-0751-6), 2002.
  12. H. Pan and V. Kapila, “LMI-based Control of Discrete-Time Systems with Actuator Amplitude and Rate Nonlinearities,” in Actuator Saturation Control, V. Kapila and K. Grigoriadis (Eds.), Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY, 2002.
  13. W. M. Haddad, V. Kapila, and C.T. Abdallah, “Stabilization of Linear and Nonlinear Systems with Time Delay,” in Stability and Control of Time-Delay Systems, L. Dugard and E. Verriest (Eds.), Springer, 205—217, 1997.
  14. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “A Periodic Fixed-Architecture Approach to Multirate Digital Control Design,” in Control and Dynamic Systems: Advances in Theory and Applications, C. T. Leondes (Ed.), Academic Press, Vol. 78, 183—228, 1996.

Book Reviews

  1. V. Kapila, “Mechatronic Systems Fundamentals by Rolf Isermann,” IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 25, 73—77, 2005.

Editorial Activities

  1. Member, International Program Committee, International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics, France, July 2015.
  2. Member, International Program Committee, Indian Control Conference, January'15 and January'16.
  3. Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Online Engineering, January 2012—current.
  4. Corresponding Editor for New Products, IEEE Control Systems Magazine, August 2005—February 2008. Responsible for New Product Announcements, New Product Review Articles, and New Product Spotlight Columns

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. N. Bhagat, P. Raghavan, and V. Kapila, “Role of Joint Interactions in Upper Limb Joint Movements: A Disability Simulation Study using Wearable Inertial Sensors for 3D Motion Capture,” Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, Vol. 21, No. 1, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-024-01480-0.
  2. A. Mallik, D. Liu, and V. Kapila, “Analyzing the Outcomes of A Robotics Workshop on the Self-Efficacy, Familiarity, and Content Knowledge of Participants and Examining their Designs for End-of-Year Robotics Contests,” Education and Information Technologies, Vol. 28, No. 6, 7225—7264, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-022-11400-1.
  3. H.S. You, S.M. Chacko, and V. Kapila, “Examining the Effectiveness of a Professional Development Program: Integration of Educational Robotics into Science and Mathematics Curricula,” Journal of Science Education and Technology, Vol. 30, 567—581, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-021-09903-6.
  4. H.K. Wazir, C. Lourido, S.M. Chacko, and V. Kapila, “A COVID-19 Emergency Response for Remote Control of A Dialysis Machine with Mobile HRI,” Frontiers in Robotics and AI (Biomedical Robotics: Robotics, Autonomous Systems and AI for Nonurgent/Nonemergent Healthcare Delivery During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic), 2021. DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2021.612855.
  5. V. Jayasree-Krishnan, S. Ghosh, A. Palumbo, V. Kapila, and P. Raghavan, “Developing A Framework for Designing and Deploying Technology-Assisted Rehabilitation Post Stroke: A Qualitative Study,” American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Vol. 100, No. 8, 774—779, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000001634.
  6. A. RajKumar, F. Vulpi, S.R. Bethi, P. Raghavan, and V. Kapila, “Usability Study of Wearable Inertial Sensors for Exergames (WISE) for Movement Assessment and Exercise,” mHealth, Vol. 7, 2021. http://mhealth.amegroups.com/article/view/44478.
  7. A. RajKumar, F. Vulpi, S.R. Bethi, H.K. Wazir, P. Raghavan, and V. Kapila, “Wearable Inertial Sensors for Range of Motion Assessment,” IEEE Sensors Journal, Vol. 20, No. 7, 3777—3787, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2019.2960320.
  8. I.F.J. Ghalyan, S.M. Chacko, and V. Kapila, “Simultaneous Robustness against Random Initialization and Optimal Order Selection in Bag-of-Words Modeling,” Pattern Recognition Letters, Vol. 116, 135—142, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.patrec.2018.09.010.
  9. J.A. Frank, S. Krishnamoorthy, and V. Kapila, “Toward Mobile Mixed-Reality Interaction With Multi-Robot Systems,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 2, No. 4, 1901—1908, 2017.
  10. J.A. Frank, M. Moorhead, and V. Kapila, “Mobile Mixed-Reality Interfaces that Enhance Human-Robot Interaction in Shared Spaces,” Frontiers in AI and Robotics, June 2017, Vol. 4, Article 20.
  11. R.G. Yadagiri, S. Krishnamoorthy, and V. Kapila, “A Blocks-based Visual Environment to Teach Robot-Programming to K-12 Students,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. 8, No. 2, 24—32, 2017.
  12. J.A. Frank and V. Kapila, “Mixed-reality Learning Environments: Integrating Mobile Interfaces with Laboratory Test-beds,” Computers & Education, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2017.02.009. (16 pages).
  13. J.A. Frank, A. Brill, and V. Kapila, “Mounted Smartphones as Measurement and Control Platforms for Motor-Based Laboratory Test-Beds,” Sensors, Vol. 16, pp. 1331, 2016. DOI:10.3390/s16081331. (25 pages).
  14. J.A. Frank and V. Kapila, “Using Mobile Devices for Mixed-Reality Interactions with Educational Laboratory Test-beds,” ASME Dynamic Systems and Control, 4(2): 2—6, June 2016.
  15. V. Siderskiy and V. Kapila, "Parameter Matching Using Adaptive Synchronization of Chua’s Circuit,” International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, Vol. 24, No. 11, 1430032 (28 pages), 2014.
  16. J.A.Frank and V. Kapila, “Development of Mobile Interfaces to Interact with Automatic Control Experiments,” IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 34, No. 52, 78—98, 2014.
  17. J. Laut, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Exposing Middle School Students to Robotics and Engineering through LEGO and Matlab,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. 5, No. 3, 2—13, 2014. Received the 2014 Ray H. Spiess Award given annually to the outstanding ASEE CoED Journal paper on mobile teaching aids and computation techniques.
  18. V. Kapila and M. Iskander, “Lessons Learned from Conducting a K-12 Project to Revitalize Achievement by using Instrumentation in Science Education,” Journal of STEM Education, Vol. 15, No. 1, 46–51, 2014.
  19. N. Abaid, J. Bernhardt, J. A. Frank, V. Kapila, D. Kimani, and M. Porfiri, “Controlling A Robotic Fish with A Smart Phone,” Mechatronics, Vol. 23, No. 5, 491–496, 2013.
  20. E. Suescun-Florez, M. Iskander, R. Cain, and V. Kapila, “Elementary School Geotechnical Engineering,” Geo-Strata,Vol. 38, No. 3, 300—315,2013.
  21. E. Suescun-Florez, M. Iskander, V. Kapila, and R. Cain, “Geotechnical Engineering in US Elementary Schools,” European Journal of Engineering Education, Geo-Strata, 44—48, March-April 2013.
  22. K. Williams, I. Igel, R. Poveda, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Enriching K-12 Science and Mathematics Education Using LEGOs,” Advances in Engineering Education, Vol. 3, No. 2, summer 2012.
  23. C. Dubey and V. Kapila, “Wave Fractal Dimension as a Tool in Detecting Cracks in Beam Structures,” Chaotic Modeling and Simulation (CMSIM), Vol. 1, 241—256, 2012.
  24. M. Iskander and V. Kapila, “Revitalizing Achievement by Using Instrumentation in Science Education (RAISE), A GK-12 Fellows Project,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, Vol. 138, 62—72, 2012.
  25. N. Abaid, C. Yuvienco, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Mechatronics Mania at the Inaugural USA Science and Engineering Festival,” IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 31, 105—110, 124, 2011.
  26. S.-H. Lee, V. Kapila, M. Porfiri, and A. Panda, “Master-Slave Synchronization of Continuously and Intermittently Coupled Sampled-Data Chaotic Oscillators,” Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, Vol. 15, 4100—4113, 2010.
  27. S.-H. Lee, A. Panda, V. Kapila, and H. Wong, “Development of a Matlab Data Acquisition and Control Toolbox for PIC Microcontrollers,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. I, 38—51, 2010.
  28. I. Ahmed, H. Wong, and V. Kapila, “Internet-Based Remote Control using a Microcontroller and an Embedded Ethernet Board,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. I, 15—21, 2010.
  29. M. Iskander, V. Kapila, and N. Kriftcher, “Outreach to K-12 Teachers: Workshop in Instrumentation, Sensors, and Engineering (WISE),” ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, Vol. 136, 102—111, 2010.
  30. M. Iskander, V. Kapila, and N. Kriftcher, “Using Modern Sensors in High School Science Labs to Promote Engineering Careers,” ASCE Advances in Analysis, Modeling, and Design, GSP No. 199, 3295—3304, 2010.
  31. A. Panda, H. Wong, V. Kapila, and S.-H. Lee, “Two-Tank Liquid Level Control Using a Basic Stamp Microcontroller and a Matlab-Based Data Acquisition and Control Toolbox,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. XVII, 32—46, 2007.
  32. S. Sobhan, N. Yakubov, V. Kapila, M. Iskander, and N. Kriftcher, “Modern Sensing and Computerized Data Acquisition Technology in High School Physics Labs,” International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 23, Part I, 902—909, 2007.
  33. H. Wong and V. Kapila, “Internet-Based Remote Control of a DC Motor using an Embedded Ethernet Microcontroller,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. XV, 57—67, 2005.
  34. S.-H. Lee, Y.-F. Li, and V. Kapila, “Development of a Matlab-Based Graphical User Interface Environment for PIC Microcontroller Projects,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, Vol. XV, 41—56, 2005.
  35. H. Pan, H. Wong, V. Kapila, and M. S. de Queiroz “Experimental Validation of a Nonlinear Backstepping Liquid Level Controller for a State Coupled Two Tank System,” Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 13, 27—40, 2005.
  36. V. Kapila and S.H. Lee, “Science and Mechatronics Aided Research for Teachers,” IEEE Control Systems Magazine, Vol. 24, 24—30, October 2004.
  37. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Actuator Amplitude Saturation Control for Systems with Exogenous Disturbances,” Int. J. Sys. Science, Vol. 33, 939—947, 2002.
  38. H. Pan and V. Kapila, “Control of Discrete-Time Systems with Actuator Nonlinearities,” Int. J. Sys. Science, Vol. 33, 777—788, 2002.
  39. G. Yang, Q. Yang, V. Kapila, D. Palmer, and R. Vaidyanathan, “Fuel Optimal Maneuvers for Multiple Spacecraft Formation Reconfiguration using Multi-Agent Optimization,” Int. J. Robust and Nonlinear Contr., Vol. 12, 243—283, 2002.
  40. H. Wong, V. Kapila, and A. G. Sparks, “Adaptive Output Feedback Tracking Control of Multiple Spacecraft,” Int. J. Robust and Nonlinear Contr., Vol. 12, 117—139, 2002.
  41. B. T. Costic, D. M. Dawson, M. S. de Queiroz, and V. Kapila, “A Quaternion-based Adaptive Attitude Tracking Controller without Velocity Measurements,” AIAA J. Guid. Contr. Dyn., Vol. 24, 1214—1222, 2001.
  42. H. Wong, M. S. de Queiroz, and V. Kapila, “Adaptive Tracking Control Using Synthesized Velocity from Attitude Measurements,” Automatica, Vol. 37, 947—953, 2001.
  43. V. Kapila, A. G. Sparks, and H. Pan, “Control of Systems with Actuator Nonlinearities: An LMI Approach,” Int. J. Contr., Vol. 74, 586—599, 2001.
  44. V. Kapila, W. M. Haddad, and A. D. Grivas, “Fixed-Structure Controller Synthesis for Systems with Input Nonlinearities and Time Delay,” Int. J. Sys. Science, Vol. 31, 1593—1599, 2000.
  45. V. Kapila, A. Tzes, and Q. Yan, “Closed-Loop Input Shaping for Flexible Structures using Time-Delay Control,” ASME J. Dyn., Meas., and Contr., Vol. 122, 454—460, 2000.
  46. V. Kapila, A. G. Sparks, J. M. Buffington, and Q. Yan, “Spacecraft Formation Flying: Dynamics and Control,” AIAA J. Guid. Contr. Dyn., Vol. 23, 561—564, 2000.
  47. M. S. de Queiroz, V. Kapila, and Q. Yan, “Adaptive Nonlinear Control of Multiple Spacecraft Formation Flying,” AIAA J. Guid. Contr. Dyn., Vol. 23, 385—390, 2000.
  48. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “Fixed-Structure Controller Design for Systems with Actuator Amplitude and Rate Nonlinearities,” Int. J. Contr., Vol. 73, 520—530, 2000.
  49. W. M. Haddad, A. Leonessa, J. Corado, and V. Kapila, “State Space Modeling and Robust Reduced-Order Control of Combustion Instabilities,” J. Franklin Inst., Vol. 336, 1283—1307, 1999.
  50. V. Kapila, W. M. Haddad, and A. D. Grivas, “Stabilization of Linear Systems with Simultaneous State, Actuation, and Measurement Delays,” Int. J. Contr., Vol. 72, 1619—1629, 1999.
  51. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “Robust Stabilization for Systems with Parametric Uncertainty and Time Delay,” J. Franklin Inst., Vol. 336, 473—480, 1999.
  52. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Mixed H2/L1 Fixed-Architecture Controller Design for Multi-Input/Single-Output Systems,” J. Franklin Inst., Vol. 336, 435—448, 1999.
  53. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “Memoryless H∞ Controllers for Systems with Time Delay,” Automatica, Vol. 34, 1141—1144, 1998.
  54. V. Kapila, W. M. Haddad, R. S. Erwin, and D. S. Bernstein, “Robust Controller Synthesis via Shifted Parameter-Dependent Quadratic Cost Bounds,” IEEE Trans. Autom. Contr., Vol. 43, 1003—1007, 1998.
  55. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Robust Stabilization for Continuous-Time Systems with Slowly Time-Varying Uncertain Real Parameters,” IEEE Trans. Autom. Contr., Vol. 43, 987—992, 1998.
  56. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Robust Controller Synthesis for Systems with Input Output Nonlinearities: A Tradeoff between Gain Variation and Parametric Uncertainty,” Int. J. Robust and Nonlinear Contr., Vol. 8, 567—583, 1998.
  57. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Static Output Feedback Controllers for Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time Systems with Input-Output Nonlinearities,” European J. Contr., Vol. 4, 22—31, 1998.
  58. W. M. Haddad, V. Kapila, and V.-S. Chellaboina, “Guaranteed Domains of Attraction for Multivariable Lur’e Systems via Open Lyapunov Surfaces,” Int. J. Robust and Nonlinear Contr., Vol. 7, 935—949, 1997.
  59. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Fixed-Architecture Controller Synthesis for Systems with Input-Output Time-Varying Nonlinearities,” Int. J. Robust and Nonlinear Contr., Vol. 7, 675—710, 1997.
  60. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Robust, Reduced-Order Modeling for State Space Systems via Parameter-Dependent Bounding Functions,” IEEE Trans. Autom. Contr., Vol. 42, 248—253, 1997.
  61. W. M. Haddad, V. Kapila, and D. S. Bernstein, “Robust H∞ Stabilization via Parameterized Lyapunov Bounds,” IEEE Trans. Autom. Contr., Vol. 42, 243—248, 1997.
  62. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Antiwindup Controllers for Systems with Input Nonlinearities,” AIAA J. Guid. Contr. Dyn., Vol. 19, 1387—1390, 1996.
  63. W. M. Haddad, V. Kapila, and E.G. Collins, Jr., “Optimality Conditions for Reduced-Order Modeling, Estimation, and Control for Discrete-Time Linear Periodic Plants,” J. Math. Syst. Est. and Contr., Vol. 6, 437—460, 1996.
  64. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Robust Stabilization for Discrete-Time Systems with Slowly Time-Varying Uncertainty,” J. Franklin Inst., Vol. 333 (B), 71—84, 1996.
  65. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “A Multivariable Extension of the Tsypkin Criterion Using a Lyapunov Function Approach,” IEEE Trans. Autom. Contr., Vol. 41, 149—152, 1996.
  66. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Discrete-Time Extensions of Mixed-μ Bounds to Monotonic and Odd Monotonic Nonlinearities,” Int. J. Contr., Vol. 61, 423—441, 1995.
  67. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Absolute Stability Criteria for Multiple Slope-Restricted Monotonic Nonlinearities,” IEEE Trans. Autom. Contr., Vol. 40, 361—365, 1995.
  68. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “A Periodic Fixed Structure Approach to Multirate Control,” IEEE Trans. Autom. Contr., Vol. 40, 301—307, 1995.
  69. W. M. Haddad, D. S. Bernstein, and V. Kapila, “Reduced-Order Multirate Estimation,” AIAA J. Guid. Contr. Dyn., Vol. 17, 712—721, 1994.

Refereed Conference Publications

  1. S. Sharma, V. Kapila, and R. Li “Designing and Implementing a Soft Robotics Workshop for Fundamental Robotic Education,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2025. https://peer.asee.org/56239.
  2. N. Bhagat, V. Sanghavi, and V. Kapila, “Application of TimeGAN to IMU-based Data of Upper Limb Range of Motion,” IEEE Int. Conf. of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1109/EMBC53108.2024.10782598.
  3. C. Lourido, Z. Waghoo, H.K. Wazir, N. Bhagat, and V. Kapila, “Using Capability Maps Tailored to Arm Range of Motion in VR Exergames for Rehabilitation,” IEEE Int. Conf. of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1109/EMBC53108.2024.10781958.
  4. H.K. Wazir, Z. Waghoo, and V. Kapila, “Wireless Earphone-based Real-Time Monitoring of Breathing Exercises: A Deep Learning Approach,” IEEE Int. Conf. of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1109/EMBC53108.2024.10782159.
  5. R.A. Gonzalez, V. Siderskiy, P. Breen, J.M. Serrador, and V. Kapila, “Transcranial Doppler Remote Positioning System with Virtual Reality Integration for Vestibular Studies,” IEEE Int. Conf. of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1109/EMBC40787.2023.10340606.
  6. G.C. Lewin, R. Li, C.A. Berry, J.A. Mynderse, V. Kapila, M.A. Gennert, “Workshop on Unified Curriculum and Course Design for Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 16 pages, June 2023. https://peer.asee.org/44435.
  7. M. Pawar, H.K. Wazir, and V. Kapila, “A Lymphatic Drainage Robot for Lymphedema Rehabilitation,” IEEE Int. Conf. of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2598—2601, 2022. DOI: 10.1109/EMBC48229.2022.9871226.
  8. H.K. Wazir, K. Gaikwad, and V. Kapila, “Range of Motion Assessment using a Digital Voice Assistant,” IEEE Int. Conf. of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2577—2580, 2022. DOI: 10.1109/EMBC48229.2022.9870888.
  9. C.E. Lourido, H. Su, and V. Kapila, “A Professional Development Program using a Low-Cost Exoskeleton Kit to Support Trainers in Translating Technical Research to Implementable Recommendations,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 25 pages, June 2022. https://peer.asee.org/40744.
  10. R. Li, J. Bringardner, V. Brill, and V. Kapila, “Work in Progress: Accessible Engineering Education for Workforce 4.0,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 16 pages, June 2022. https://peer.asee.org/41523.
  11. D. Liu, Y. Lin, and V. Kapila, “A Rollover Strategy for Wrist Damage Reduction in a Forward Falling Humanoid,” Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA), 293–300, 2021. DOI: 10.1109/ICMA52036.2021.9512722.
  12. A. Mallik and V. Kapila, “Interactive Learning of Mobile Robots Kinematics Using ARCore,” International Conference on Robotics and Automation Engineering (ICRAE), 2020. DOI: 10.1109/ICRAE50850.2020.9310865.
  13. D. Liu, Y. Liu, Y. Xing, S. Ghosh, and V. Kapila, “DDP-based Parachute Landing Optimization for A Humanoid,” Proc. of IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics, 122–128, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/SSRR50563.2020.9292623.
  14. D. Liu, H. Jeong, and V. Kapila, “Bidirectional LSTM-based Network for Fall Prediction in A Humanoid,” Proc. of IEEE International Symposium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Robotics, 129–135, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/SSRR50563.2020.9292620.
  15. S.M. Chacko, A. Granado, A. RajKumar, and V. Kapila, “An Augmented Reality Spatial Referencing System for Mobile Robots,” IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 4446—4452, 2020. PDF.
  16. H.K. Wazir, S.R. Bethi, A. RajKumar, F. Caruso, and V. Kapila, “A Wearable Pendant Sensor to Monitor Compliance with Range of Motion Lymphatic Health Exercise,” IEEE Int. Conf. of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 4588—4591, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/EMBC44109.2020.9175471.
  17. V. Jayasree-Krishnan, S.R. Bethi, S. Kumar, R.K.R. Jayanthi, S. Ghosh, P. Raghavan, and V. Kapila, “RehabFork: An Interactive Game-assisted Upper Limb Stroke Rehabilitation System,” IEEE Int. Conf. of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 5757—5760, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/EMBC44109.2020.9176168.
  18. S.R. Bethi, A. RajKumar, F. Vulpi, P. Raghavan, and V. Kapila, “Wearable Inertial Sensors for Exergames and Rehabilitation,” IEEE Int. Conf. of Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 4579—4582, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/EMBC44109.2020.9175428.
  19. S.M. Chacko, A. Granado, and V. Kapila, “An Augmented Reality Framework for Robotic Tool-path Teaching,” 53rd CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, 1218—1223, 2020. PROCIR-D-19-02458.
  20. A. Mallik, P. Sabouri, S. Ghosh, and V. Kapila, “Assessing the Effects of a Robotics Workshop with Draw-a-Robot Test (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 17 pages, June 2020. https://peer.asee.org/34182.
  21. P. Sabouri, S. Ghosh, A. Mallik, and V. Kapila, “The Formation and Dynamics of Teacher Roles in a Teacher-Student Groupwork during a Robotic Project (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 16 pages, June 2020. https://peer.asee.org/35323.
  22. S. Ghosh, P. Sabouri, and V. Kapila, “Examining the Role of LEGO Robots as Artifacts in STEM Classrooms (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 18 pages, June 2020. https://peer.asee.org/34620.
  23. M.A. Gennert, N. Lotfi, J.A. Mynderse, M. Jethwani, and V. Kapila, “Workshops for Building the Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Education Community,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 13 pages, June 2020. https://peer.asee.org/35710.
  24. V. Jayasree-Krishnan, S. Ghosh, J. Spiegler, P. Raghavan, and V. Kapila, “Task-specific Assistive Device (TAD): An Accessible Technological Solution for Upper-limb Disability,” Proc. of the Design of Medical Devices Conference, 6 pages, April 2020.
  25. A. RajKumar, J. Karsdon, F. Naftolin, and V. Kapila, “Electrical Inhibitor for Tocolytics,” Proc. of the Design of Medical Devices Conference, 6 pages, April 2020.
  26. S.M. Chacko and V. Kapila, “An Augmented Reality Interface for Human Robot Interaction in Unconstrained Environments,” IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), 3222—3228, Macau, China, November 2019. DOI: 10.1109/IROS40897.2019.8967973.
  27. S.M. Chacko and V. Kapila, “Augmented Reality as a Medium for Human-Robot Collaborative Tasks,” IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), 8 pages, New Delhi, India, October 2019. DOI: 10.1109/RO-MAN46459.2019.8956466.
  28. S.P. Krishnamoorthy, A.P. Go, A. Tiwari, and V. Kapila, “Dark-Room Exchange: Human Supervision of Decentralized Multi-Robot Systems Using Distributed Ledgers and Network Mapping,” IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), 8 pages, New Delhi, India, October 2019. DOI: 10.1109/RO-MAN46459.2019.8956454.
  29. M.A. Gennert, N.Y. Lotfi, J. Mynderse, M.M. Jethwani, and V. Kapila, “Building the Mechatronics and Robotics Education Community,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 11 pages, 2019. https://peer.asee.org/33598.
  30. S. Ghosh, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Investigating Classroom-related Factors that Influence Student Perception of Utility of LEGO Robots as Educational Tools in Middle Schools (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 20 pages, 2019. https://peer.asee.org/33023.
  31. S. Ghosh, V.J. Krishnan, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Middle School Teacher Professional Development in Creating a NGSS-plus-5E Robotics Curriculum (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 21 pages, 2019. https://peer.asee.org/33108.
  32. S. Krishnamoorthy, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Designing NGSS-Aligned Lesson Plans during a Teacher Professional Development Program (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 19 pages, 2019. https://peer.asee.org/32621.
  33. V.J. Krishnan, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Analyzing Successful Teaching Practices in Middle School Science and Math Classrooms when using Robotics (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 24 pages, 2019. https://peer.asee.org/32092.
  34. A. Mallik, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Use of a Design Canvas in a Robotics Workshop and Analysis of its Efficacy (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 19 pages, 2019. https://peer.asee.org/33489.
  35. H.S. You, S.M. Chacko, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Designing Robotics-based Science Lessons Aligned with the Three Dimensions of NGSS-plus-5E Model: A Content Analysis (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 24 pages, 2019. https://peer.asee.org/32622.
  36. H.S. You, S.M. Chacko, and V. Kapila, “Teaching Science with Technology: Science and Engineering Practices of Middle School Science Teachers Engaged in a Professional Development for Robotics Integration into Classroom (Fundamental),” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 22 pages, 2019. https://peer.asee.org/33353.
  37. A. RajKumar, C. Arora, B. Katz, and V. Kapila, “Wearable Smart Glasses for Assessment of Eye-Contact Behavior in Children with Autism,” Proc. of the Design of Medical Devices Conference, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1115/DMD2019-3221.
  38. A. RajKumar, S. Bilaloglu, P. Raghavan, and V. Kapila, “Grasp Rehabilitator: A Mechatronic Approach,” Proc. of the Design of Medical Devices Conference, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1115/DMD2019-3242.
  39. V. Jayasree-Krishnan, D. Gamdha, B. Goldberg, S. Ghosh, P. Raghavan, and V. Kapila, “A Novel Task-Specific Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation System with Interactive Game-Based Interface for Stroke Patients,” Proc. of the International Symposium on Medical Robotics, 7 pages, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISMR.2019.8710184.
  40. I. Ghalyan, Z. Abouelenin, and V. Kapila, “Gaussian Filtering of EMG Signals for Improved Hand Gesture Classification,” Proc. of the IEEE Signal Processing in Medicine and Biology Symposium, 6 pages, 2018. http://doi.org/10.1109/SPMB.2018.8615596.
  41. I.F.J. Ghalyan and V. Kapila, “Acquiring Abstract Visual Knowledge of the Real-World Environment for Autonomous Vehicles,” Proc. of the IEEE Applied Imagery Pattern Recognition Workshop, 7 pages, 2018. http://doi.org/10.1109/AIPR.2018.8707386.
  42. I.F.J. Ghalyan, A. Jaydeep, and V. Kapila, “Learning Robot-Object Distance Using Bayesian Regression with Application for Collision Avoidance Scenario,” Proc. of the IEEE Applied Imagery Pattern Recognition Workshop, 7 pages, 2018. http://doi.org/10.1109/AIPR.2018.8707380.
  43. S. Krishnamoorthy, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Fundamental: A Teacher Professional Development Program in Engineering Research with Entrepreneurship and Industry Experiences,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, 21 pages, 2018. https://peer.asee.org/30547.
  44. A. Mallik, S.M.M. Rahman, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Fundamental: Examining the Variations in the TPACK Framework for Teaching Robotics-aided STEM Lessons of Varying Difficulty,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, 23 pages, 2018. https://peer.asee.org/30550.
  45. A. Mallik, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Fundamental: Analyzing the Effects of a Robotics Training Workshop on the Self-Efficacy of High School Teachers,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, 23 pages, 2018. https://peer.asee.org/30548.
  46. S.M.M. Rahman, S.M. Chacko, S. Borges Rajguru, and V. Kapila, “Fundamental—Determining Prerequisites for Middle School Students to Participate in Robotics-based STEM Lessons: A Computational Thinking Approach,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, 27 pages, 2018. https://peer.asee.org/30549.
  47. S.M.M. Rahman, V.J. Krishnan, and V. Kapila, “Fundamental: Optimizing a Teacher Professional Development Program for Teaching STEM with Robotics Through Design-Based Research,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, 20 pages, 2018. https://peer.asee.org/30551.
  48. J.A. Frank, S. Krishnamoorthy, and V. Kapila, “Towards Mobile Mixed-Reality Interaction with Multi-Robot Systems,” IEEE Int. Conf. Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), Paper TuBT6.6, Vancouver, BC, Canada, September 2017.
  49. S.M.M. Rahman and V. Kapila, “A Systems Approach to Analyzing Design-Based Research in Robotics-Focused Middle School STEM Lessons through Cognitive Apprenticeship,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, June 2017, to appear.
  50. S.M.M. Rahman, V.J. Krishnan, and V. Kapila, “Exploring the Dynamic Nature of TPACK Framework in Teaching STEM Using Robotics in Middle School Classrooms,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, June 2017, to appear.
  51. S.M.M. Rahman, S.M. Chacko, and V. Kapila, “Building Trust in Robots in Robotics-Focused STEM Education under TPACK Framework in Middle Schools,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, June 2017, to appear.
  52. H.S. You and V. Kapila, “Effectiveness of Professional Development: Integration of Educational Robotics into Science and Math Curricula,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, June 2017, to appear.
  53. S. Krishnamoorthy and V. Kapila, “Using A Visual Programming Environment and Custom Robots to Learn C Programming and K-12 STEM Concepts,” ACM FABLEARN 2016: 6th Annual Conference on Creativity and Making in Education, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. 41—48.
  54. J.A. Frank, M. Moorhead, and V. Kapila, “Realizing Mixed-Reality Environments with Tablets for Intuitive Human-Robot Collaboration for Object Manipulation Tasks,” IEEE Int. Symp. Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), New York, NY, 302—307, August 2016. DOI: 10.1109/ROMAN.2016.7745146.
  55. J.A. Frank, M. Moorhead, and V. Kapila, “Design and Evaluation of CAESAR: A 3D-Printed Expressive Robot,” IEEE Int. Symp. Robot and Human Interactive Communication (RO-MAN), New York, NY, August 2016. 1 page. (Video paper).
  56. A. Brill, J.A. Frank, and V. Kapila, “Using Inertial and Visual Sensing from a Mounted Smartphone to Stabilize a Ball and Beam Test-bed,” Proc. American Control Conf., Boston, MA 1335—1340, July 2016.
  57. A. Brill, J.A. Frank, and V. Kapila, “Visual Servoing of an Inverted Pendulum on Cart using a Mounted Smartphone,” Proc. American Control Conf., Boston, MA, 1323—1328, July 2016.
  58. A. Brill, C.H. Elliott, J.B. Listman, C.E. Milne, and V. Kapila, “Middle School Teachers’ Evolution of TPACK Understanding through Professional Development.” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, Session: M433, New Orleans, LA, June 2016. 18 pages. 10.18260/p.25720.
  59. A. Brill, J.A. Frank, and V. Kapila, “Using Mounted Smartphones as a Platform for Laboratory Education in Engineering,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, Session: T626, New Orleans, LA, June 2016. 20 pages. 10.18260/p.27153. (Best of Division of Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies—1 of 5 Papers).
  60. H. Clever, A.G. Brown, and V. Kapila, “Using an AR Drone Lab in a Secondary Education Classroom to Promote Quantitative Research.” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, Session: T433B, New Orleans, LA, June 2016. 22 pages. 10.18260/p.27129.
  61. M. Moorhead, C.H. Elliott, J.B. Listman, C.E. Milne, and V. Kapila, “Professional Development through Situated Learning Techniques Adapted with Design-Based Research.” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, Session: M733C, New Orleans, LA, June 2016. 16 pages. 10.18260/p.25967.
  62. J.L. Listman and V. Kapila, “Gender-Specific Effects of A Summer Research Program on STEM Research Self-Efficacy.” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, Session: T133C, New Orleans, LA, June 2016. 14 pages. 10.18260/p.25400.
  63. J.L. Listman and V. Kapila, “Impact of Engineering Curricula and Student Programming on STEM Attitudes among Middle and High School Students—Evaluation.” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference, Session: M733A, New Orleans, LA, June 2016. 9 pages. 10.18260/p.27309.
  64. J.A. Frank and V. Kapila, “Towards Teleoperation-based Interactive Learning of Robot Kinematics using a Mobile Augmented Reality Interface on a Tablet,” Proc. Indian Control Conference, Hyderabad, India, 385-392, January 2016.
  65. J.A. Frank, A. Brill, and V. Kapila, “Interactive Mobile Interface with Augmented Reality for Learning Digital Controls Concepts,” Proc. Indian Control Conference, Hyderabad, India, 85-92, January 2016.
  66. J.A. Frank and V. Kapila, “Using Tablets in the Vision-Based Control of a Ball and Beam Test-bed,” Proc. Int. Conf. Informatics in Control, Automation, and Robotics, Colmar, Alsace, France, July 2015. 10 pages. Paper Number: 137.
  67. J.A. Frank, A. Brill, and V. Kapila, “Exploring the Role of a Smartphone as a Motion Sensing and Control Device in the Wireless Networked Control of a Motor Test-bed,” Proc. Int. Conf. Informatics in Control, Automation, and Robotics, Colmar, Alsace, France, July 2015. 9 pages. Paper Number: 136.
  68. A. Brill, J. Listman, and V. Kapila, “Using Robotics as the Technological Foundation for the TPACK Framework in K-12 Classrooms,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: W233B, Seattle, WA, June 2015. 20 pages.
  69. M. Moorhead, J. Listman, and V. Kapila, “A Robotics-Focused Instructional Framework for Design-Based Research in Middle School Classrooms,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: W233B, Seattle, WA, June 2015. 19 pages. To appear.
  70. V. Siderskiy, A.A. Mohammed, and V. Kapila, “Chua’s Circuit for Experimenters Using Readily Available Parts from a Hobby Electronics Store,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: M526, Seattle, WA, June 2015. 15 pages.
  71. R.G. Yadagiri, S. Krishnamoorthy, and V. Kapila, “A Blocks-based Visual Environment to Teach Robot-Programming to K-12 Students,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: T208 (Best of Computers in Education—1 of 5 Papers from Computers in Education Division), Seattle, WA, June 2015. 12 pages.
  72. J. A. Frank and V. Kapila, “Path Bending: Interactive Human-Robot Interfaces With Collision- Free Correction of User-Drawn Paths,” Proc. ACM Int. Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces, Atlanta, GA, March-April 2015, pp. 186-190.
  73. J. A. Frank, Y. Sahasrabudhe, and V. Kapila, “An Augmented Reality Approach for Reliable Autonomous Path Navigation of Mobile Robots,” Proc. Indian Control Conference, Chennai, India, January 2015. 7 pages.
  74. J. A. Frank and V. Kapila, “Towards Natural Interfaces to Interact with Physical Systems Using Smart Mobile Devices,” Proc. IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Conference (IECON’14), Dallas, TX, October-November 2014, pp. 2458—2464.
  75. J.A. Frezzo, J.K. Montclare, J.P. Alukal, and V. Kapila, “Sperm Surface Glycan Modification by Chemical Reporter Conjugation.” American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), October 22, 2014, Honolulu, HI. Fertility and Sterility, Vol. 102, No. 3, e98, 2014 (ASRM Book of Abstracts).
  76. V. B. P. Fernandes, J. A. Frank, and V. Kapila, “A Wearable Interface for Intuitive Control of Robotic Manipulators without User Training,” Proc. 12th Biennial ASME Conf. on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis (ESDA2014), Paper No. ESDA2014-20128, pp. V003T15A006, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2014, 10 pages.
  77. J. A. Frank and V. Kapila, “Performing Difficult Teleoperation Tasks using Dominant Metaphors of Interaction”, Proc. 12th Biennial ASME Conf. on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis (ESDA2014), Paper No. ESDA2014-20133, pp. V003T15A007, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2014, 9 pages.
  78. D. A. Lopez, J. A. Frank, and V. Kapila, “Comparing Interface Elements on A Tablet for Intuitive Teleoperation of a Mobile Manipulator,” Proc. 12th Biennial ASME Conf. on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis (ESDA2014), Paper No. ESDA2014-20126, pp. V003T15A005, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2014, 10 pages.
  79. V. Kapila, “Research Experience for Teachers Site: A Work-in Progress Report,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: M357, Indianapolis, IA, June 2014. 12 pages.
  80. V. Siderskiy and V. Kapila, “Parameter Matching using Adaptive Synchronization of Two Chua’s Oscillators: MATLAB and SPICE Simulations” Proc. CHAOS Int. Conf., Lisbon, Portugal, June 2014.
  81. V. Siderskiy and V. Kapila, “Parameter Matching using Adaptive Synchronization of Two Chua’s Oscillators,” Proc. Amer. Control Conf., 5620—5626,Portland, OR, June 2014.
  82. J. Laut, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Exposing Middle School Students to Robotics and Engineering through LEGO and Matlab,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: W516, Atlanta, GA, June 2013, 13 pages.
  83. J. Muldoon, P. Phamduy, R. Le Grand, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Connecting Cognitive Domains of Bloom’s Taxonomy and Robotics to Promote Learning in K-12 Environment,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: W547, Atlanta, GA, June 2013, 31 pages.
  84. E. Suescun-Florez, R. Cain, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Bringing Soil Mechanics to Elementary Schools,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: T547, Atlanta, GA, June 2013,17 pages.
  85. I. Igel, R. Poveda, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Examining the Efficacy of a LEGO Robotics Training for Volunteer Mentors and K-12 Teachers,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: W146A, San Antonio, TX, June 2012. 17 pages.
  86. A. Faisal, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Using Robotics to Promote Learning in Elementary Grades,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., June 2012, Session: T446, San Antonio, TX, June 2012. 14 pages.
  87. K. Williams, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Enriching K-12 Science Education Using LEGOs,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: T444B, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 2011. 16 pages.
  88. R. Poveda, I. Igel, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Enriching K-12 Math Education Using LEGOs,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session: T644B, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June 2011. 17 pages.
  89. C. Dubey and V. Kapila, “Detection and Characterization of Cracks in Beams via Chaotic Excitation and Statistical Analysis,” Proc. 4th CHAOS 2011 International Conference, Crete, Greece, May-June 2011.8 pages.
  90. C. Dubey and V. Kapila, “Wave Fractal Dimension as a Tool for Detecting Cracks in Beam Structures,” Proc. 4th CHAOS 2011 International Conference, Crete, Greece, May-June 2011. 8 pages.
  91. V. Kapila, “Research Experience for Teachers Site: A Professional Development Project for Teachers,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session 3427, Louisville, KY, 2010. 10 pages.
  92. V. Kapila, M. Iskander, and N. Kriftcher, “Integrating Graduate Student Research into K-12 Classrooms: A GK-12 Fellows Project,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session 2167, Louisville, KY, 2010. 14 pages.
  93. S.-H. Lee, A. Panda, M. Porfiri, and V. Kapila, “Synchronization of Sampled-data Chaotic Systems,” Proc. ICEAE 2009, GN-19, Bengaluru, India, 2009. 8 pages.
  94. M. Iskander, V. Kapila, and N. Kriftcher, “Workshop in Instrumentation, Sensors, and Engineering (WISE) for Teachers,” Innovative Techniques in Instruction Technology, E-learning, E-assessment, and Education, 285—291, Springer, 2008.
  95. C. Wilkins and V. Kapila, “Eliminating Secular Rotation of Spacecraft Orbits About the Angular Momentum Vector in J2 Perturbed Orbits,” AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Honolulu, HI, AIAA-2008-7017, August 2008. 17 pages.
  96. S.-H. Lee, V. Kapila, and M. Porfiri, “Pulse Synchronization of Sampled-Data Chaotic Systems,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 523—529, Seattle, WA, June 2008.
  97. F. Mudasir, M. Porfiri, and V. Kapila, “Agreement over Networks of Mobile Agents,” IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 4239—4244, New Orleans, LA, December 2007.
  98. C. Wilkins and V. Kapila, “Eliminating Perigee Rotation in J2 Perturbed Orbits with a Constant Radial Acceleration,” AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Hilton Head, SC, AIAA-2007-6844, August 2007.13 pages.
  99. C. Wilkins, H. Wong, and V. Kapila, “Symmetric Orbits in the Presence of J2 Perturbation,” AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Hilton Head, SC, AIAA-2007-6843, August 2007. 20 pages.
  100. H. Wong, C. Wilkins, R. Tamir, and V. Kapila, “A Feasibility Study of a Novel Scheme to Deploy a Constellation of Cubesats using two Deployers,” AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, Hilton Head, SC, AIAA-2007-6540, August 2007. 19 pages.
  101. S.-H. Lee, A. Panda, V. Kapila, and H. Wong, “Development of a Matlab Data Acquisition and Control Toolbox for PIC Microcontrollers,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session 3520, Honolulu, HI, 2007. 12 pages.
  102. E. Yu, M. Iskander, V. Kapila, and N. Kriftcher, “Promoting Engineering Careers using Modern Sensors in High School Science Labs,” Innovations in E-learning, Instruction Technology, Assessment, and Engineering Education, 229—235, Springer, 2007.
  103. A. Panda, H. Wong, V. Kapila, and S.-H. Lee, “Matlab Data Acquisition and Control Toolbox for Basic Stamp Microcontrollers,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 3918—3925, San Diego, CA, December 2006.
  104. N. Kriftcher, V. Kapila, and M. Iskander, “Developing a K—16 Continuum for Science and Engineering Studies,” Proc. 5th Global Congress on Eng. Ed., 171—174, Brooklyn, NY, July 2006.
  105. A. Panda, H. Wong, V. Kapila, and S.-H. Lee, “Two-Tank Liquid Level Control Using a Basic Stamp Microcontroller and a Matlab-Based Data Acquisition and Control Toolbox,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session 3520, Chicago, IL, June 2006. 17 pages.
  106. M. Walia, E. Yu, V. Kapila, M. Iskander, and N. Kriftcher, “Using Real-Time Sensors in High School Living Environment Labs: A GK-12 Project,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session 1167, Chicago, IL, June 2006.14 pages.
  107. S. Sobhan, N. Yakubov, V. Kapila, M. Iskander, and N. Kriftcher, “Modern Sensing and Computerized Data Acquisition Technology in High School Physics Labs,” Advances in Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering, 441—447, Springer, 2006.
  108. M. Walia, E. Yu, M. Iskander, V. Kapila, and N. Kriftcher, The Modern Science Lab: Integrating Technology into the Classroom is the Solution,” Advances in Computer, Information, and Systems Sciences, and Engineering, 357—447, Springer, 2006.
  109. N. Yakubov, S. Sobhan, M. Iskander, V. Kapila, N. Kriftcher, and A. Kadashev, “Integration of Real-Time Sensor Based Experiments in High School Science Labs: A GK-12 Project,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session 1510, Portland, OR, June 2005. 12 pages.
  110. H. Wong, H. Pan, and V. Kapila, “Output Feedback Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying with Coupled Translation and Attitude Dynamics,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 2419—2426, Portland, OR, June 2005.
  111. H. Wong, and V. Kapila, “Spacecraft Formation Flying near Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point: Trajectory Generation and Adaptive Output Feedback Control,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 2411—2418, Portland, OR, June 2005.
  112. H. Pan, H. Wong, and V. Kapila, “Output Feedback Control for Spacecraft with Coupled Translation and Attitude Dynamics,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 4453—4458, Atlantis, Bahamas, December 2004.
  113. H. Wong, V. Kapila, and R. Vaidyanathan, “UAV Optimal Path Planning using C-C-C Class Paths for Target Touring,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1105—1110, Atlantis, Bahamas, December 2004.
  114. H. Wong and V. Kapila, “Spacecraft Formation Flying near Sun-Earth Lagrange Point: Trajectory Generation and Adaptive Full-State Feedback Control,” 2nd International Symposium on FORMATION FLYING Missions and Technologies, Washington, DC, September 2004, CD-ROM. 12 pages.
  115. Y.-F. Li, S. Harari, H. Wong, and V. Kapila, “Matlab-Based Graphical User Interface Development for Basic Stamp 2 Microcontroller Projects,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 3233—3238, Boston, MA, June 2004.
  116. I. Ahmed, H. Wong, and V. Kapila, “Internet-Based Remote Control using a Microcontroller and an Embedded Ethernet Board,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 1329—1334, Boston, MA, June 2004.
  117. H. Wong and V. Kapila, “Internet-Based Remote Control of a DC Motor using an Embedded Ethernet Microcontroller,” Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session 3120, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004. 16 pages.
  118. S.-H. Lee, Y.-F. Li, and V. Kapila, “Development of a Matlab-Based Graphical User Interface Environment for PIC Microcontroller Projects,” Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session 2220, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004. 19 pages.
  119. V. Kapila and S.-H. Lee, “Science and Mechatronics Aided Research for Teachers (SMART): A Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics,” ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring 2004 Conference, Somerville, NJ, April 2004, CD-ROM. 8 pages.
  120. S. Harari, S.-H. Lee, Y.-F. Li, D.-Y. Ko, and V. Kapila, “A Mechatronics-aided Light Reflection Experiment for Pre-College Students,” NSF Design, Service, and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference, Dallas, TX, January 2004 (non-referred, invited paper), CD-ROM. 7 pages.
  121. H. Wong and V. Kapila, “Adaptive Learning Control-Based Periodic Trajectory Tracking for Spacecraft Formations,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 3597—3602, Maui, HI, December 2003.
  122. G. Yang, V. Kapila, H. Wong, “Fuel Optimal Initialization of A Spacecraft Formation,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 3591—3596, Maui, HI, December 2003.
  123. H. Wong and V. Kapila, “Adaptive Nonlinear Control of Spacecraft Near Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 1116—1121, Denver, CO, June 2003.
  124. G. Yang and V. Kapila, “Optimal Path Planning for Unmanned Air Vehicles with Kinematic and Tactical Constraints,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1301—1306, Las Vegas, NV, December 2002.
  125. H. Pan and V. Kapila, “Adaptive Nonlinear Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying with Coupled Translational and Attitude Dynamics,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 2057—2062, Orlando, FL, December 2001.
  126. G. Yang and V. Kapila, “A Dynamic-Programming-Styled Algorithm for Time-Optimal Multi-Agent Task Assignment,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1959—1964, Orlando, FL, December 2001.
  127. Q. Yan and V. Kapila, “Analysis and Control of Satellite Orbits around Oblate Earth using Perturbation Method,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1517—1522, Orlando, FL, December 2001.
  128. H. Wong, H. Pan, M. S. de Queiroz, and V. Kapila, “Adaptive Learning Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1089—1094, Orlando, FL, December 2001.
  129. G. Yang, Q. Yang, V. Kapila, D. Palmer, and R. Vaidyanathan, “Fuel Optimal Maneuvers for Multiple Spacecraft Formation Reconfiguration using Multi-Agent Optimization,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1083—1088, Orlando, FL, December 2001.
  130. H. Pan and V. Kapila, “Adaptive Nonlinear Control for Spacecraft with Coupled Translational and Attitude Dynamics,” Proc. ASME Int. Mech. Eng. Cong. and Exp., Paper No. DSC-24580, New York, NY, November 2001. 8 pages.
  131. G. Yang, V. Kapila, and R. Vaidyanathan, “A Dynamic-Programming-Styled Algorithm for a Class of Multi-Agent Optimal Task Assignment,” Proc. ASME Int. Mech. Eng. Cong. and Exp., Paper No. DSC-24536, New York, NY, November 2001. 7 pages.
  132. H. Pan and V. Kapila, “LMI-based Control of Discrete-Time Systems with Actuator Amplitude and Rate Nonlinearities,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 4140—4145, Arlington, VA, June 2001.
  133. H. Wong, V. Kapila, and A. G. Sparks, “Adaptive Output Feedback Tracking Control of Multiple Spacecraft,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 698—703, Arlington, VA, June 2001.
  134. H. Wong, V. Kapila, and A. Tzes, “Mechatronics/Process Control Remote Laboratory,” Proc. Amer. Soc. Eng. Ed., Session 1526, Albuquerque, NM, June 2001. 17 pages.
  135. B. T. Costic, D. M. Dawson, M. S. de Queiroz, and V. Kapila, “A Quaternion-based Adaptive Attitude Tracking Controller without Velocity Measurements,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 2424—2429, Sydney, Australia, December 2000.
  136. Q. Yan, V. Kapila, and A. Tzes, “Dynamic Output Feedback Time-Delay Control for Closed-Loop Input Shaping,” Mechatronics 2000, Paper M2000—274, Atlanta, GA, September 2000. 6 pages.
  137. H. Pan, H. Wong, V. Kapila, and M. S. de Queiroz “Experimental Validation of a Nonlinear Backstepping Liquid Level Controller for a State Coupled Two Tank System,” Mechatronics 2000, Paper M2000—175, Atlanta, GA, September 2000. 6 pages.
  138. H. Pan and V. Kapila “Dynamic Output Feedback Control of Discrete-Time Systems with Actuator Nonlinearities,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 4154—4158, Chicago, IL, June 2000.
  139. V. Kapila, M. S. de Queiroz, and A. Tzes “A Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Real-Time Experimental Control Laboratory,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 3980—3984, Chicago, IL, June 2000.
  140. H. Wong, M. S. de Queiroz, and V. Kapila, “Adaptive Tracking Control Using Synthesized Velocity from Attitude Measurements,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 1572—1576, Chicago, IL, June 2000.
  141. Q. Yan, G. Yang, V. Kapila, and M. S. de Queiroz, “Nonlinear Dynamics and Output Feedback Control of Multiple Spacecraft in Elliptical Orbits,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 839—843, Chicago, IL, June 2000.
  142. Q. Yan, V. Kapila, and A. G. Sparks, “Pulse-based Periodic Control for Spacecraft Formation Flying,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 374—378, Chicago, IL, June 2000.
  143. Q. Yan, G. Yang, V. Kapila, and M. S. de Queiroz, “Nonlinear Dynamics, Trajectory Generation, and Adaptive Control of Multiple Spacecraft in Periodic Relative Orbits,” AAS Guid. and Contr. Conf., Paper No. 00—013, Breckenridge, CO, (see Advances in the Astronautical Sciences, Guidance and Control, Volume 104, 159—174), 2000.
  144. V. Kapila, A. Tzes, and Q. Yan, “Closed-Loop Input Shaping for Flexible Structures using Time-Delay Control,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1561—1566, Phoenix, AZ, December 1999.
  145. V. Kapila and H. Pan, “Control of Discrete-Time Systems with Actuator Nonlinearities: An LMI Approach,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1419—1420, Phoenix, AZ, December 1999.
  146. V. Kapila, H. Pan, and M. S. de Queiroz, “LMI-based Control of Linear Systems with Actuator Amplitude and Rate Nonlinearities,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1413—1418, Phoenix, AZ, December 1999.
  147. M. S. de Queiroz, Q. Yan, G. Yang, and V. Kapila, “Global Output Feedback Tracking Control of Spacecraft Formation Flying with Parametric Uncertainty,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 584—589, Phoenix, AZ, December 1999.
  148. M. S. de Queiroz, V. Kapila, and Q. Yan, “Adaptive Nonlinear Control of Satellite Formation Flying,” AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference, 1596—1604, Portland, OR, August 1999.
  149. V. Kapila, A. G. Sparks, J. M. Buffington, and Q. Yan, “Spacecraft Formation Flying: Dynamics and Control,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 4137—4141, San Diego, CA, June 1999.
  150. V. Kapila, A. G. Sparks, and H. Pan, “Control of Systems with Actuator Nonlinearities: An LMI Approach,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 3201—3205, San Diego, CA, June 1999.
  151. S. Valluri and V. Kapila, “Geometric Control of Input Saturated Systems with Guaranteed Closed-Loop Performance and Stability,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 2486—2490, San Diego, CA, June 1999.
  152. V. Kapila, A. G. Kelkar, Y. Mao, and S. M. Joshi, “Sector Passification via Dynamic Feedback Compensation,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 3867—3869, Tampa, FL, December 1998.
  153. V. Kapila and S. Valluri, “Model Predictive Control of Systems with Actuator Amplitude and Rate Saturation,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1396—1401, Tampa, FL, December 1998.
  154. V. Kapila, “Fixed-Structure Robust Controller Synthesis for Systems with Elemental Uncertainty Bounding,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1209—1210, Tampa, FL, December 1998.
  155. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “Fixed-Structure Controller Design for Systems with Actuator Amplitude and Rate Nonlinearities,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 909—914, Tampa, FL, December 1998.
  156. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “Robust Controller Synthesis for Uncertain Discrete-Time Periodic Systems,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 3129—3130, Philadelphia, PA, June 1998.
  157. V. Kapila, W. M. Haddad, and A. D. Grivas, “Fixed-Structure Controller Synthesis for Systems with Input Nonlinearities and Time Delay,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 2396—2397, Philadelphia, PA, June 1998.
  158. V. Kapila, W. M. Haddad, and A. D. Grivas, “Stabilization of Linear Systems with Simultaneous State, Actuation, and Measurement Delays,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 2381—2385, Philadelphia, PA, June 1998.
  159. S. Valluri and V. Kapila, “Stability Analysis for Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of Constrained Processes,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 1679—1683, Philadelphia, PA, June 1998.
  160. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “Actuator Amplitude Saturation Control for Systems with Exogenous Disturbances,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 1468—1472, Philadelphia, PA, June 1998.
  161. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “Fixed-Order H∞ Controllers for Systems with Time Delay,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 4647—4652, San Diego, CA, December 1997.
  162. W. M. Haddad, V. Kapila, and C.T. Abdallah, “Stabilization of Linear and Nonlinear Systems with Time Delay,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 3220—3225, Albuquerque, NM, June 1997.
  163. W. M. Haddad, A. Leonessa, J. Corado, and V. Kapila, “State Space Modeling and Robust Reduced-Order Control of Combustion Instabilities,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 3125—3130, Albuquerque, NM, June 1997.
  164. V. Kapila, W. M. Haddad, R. S. Erwin, and D. S. Bernstein, “Robust Controller Synthesis via Shifted Parameter-Dependent Quadratic Cost Bounds,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 1220—1225, Albuquerque, NM, June 1997.
  165. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “A Riccati Equation Approach for Mixed H2/L1 Output Feedback Regulation,” Proc. Circuits, Systems, and Computers Conference, 2, 399—408, Athens, Greece, July 1996.
  166. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Robust Controller Synthesis for Systems with Input-Output Nonlinearities: A Tradeoff between Gain Variation and Parametric Uncertainty,” Proc. IFAC World Congress, H, 149—154, San Francisco, CA, July 1996.
  167. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Antiwindup and Guaranteed Relative Stability Margin Controllers for Systems with Input Nonlinearities,” Proc. IFAC World Congress, H, 143—148, San Francisco, CA, July 1996.
  168. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Static Output Feedback Controllers for Continuous and Discrete-Time Systems with Input-Output Nonlinearities,” Proc. IFAC World Congress, E, 145—150, San Francisco, CA, July 1996.
  169. W. M. Haddad, V. Kapila, and V.-S. Chellaboina, “Guaranteed Domains of Attraction for Multivariable Lur’e Systems via Open Lyapunov Surfaces,” Proc. IFAC World Congress, E, 13—18, San Francisco, CA, July 1996.
  170. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “H2 Stable Stabilization for Discrete-Time Systems,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1933—1934, New Orleans, LA, December 1995.
  171. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “H2 and Mixed-H2/H∞ Stable Stabilization,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1911—1916, New Orleans, LA, December 1995.
  172. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Robust Stabilization for Discrete-Time Systems with Slowly Time-Varying Uncertainty,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 202—207, New Orleans, LA, December 1995.
  173. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Robust Stabilization with Slowly Time-Varying Uncertain Real Parameters,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 194—195, New Orleans, LA, December 1995.
  174. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Fixed-Architecture Controller Synthesis for Systems with Input-Output Time-Varying Nonlinearities,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 4396—4400, Seattle, WA, June 1995.
  175. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Robust, Reduced-Order Modeling for State Space Systems via Parameter-Dependent Bounding Functions,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 4010—4014, Seattle, WA, June 1995.
  176. W. M. Haddad, V. Kapila, and D. S. Bernstein, “Robust H∞ Stabilization via Parameterized Lyapunov Bounds,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 2374—2378, Seattle, WA, June 1995.
  177. V. Kapila and W. M. Haddad, “A Multivariable Extension of the Tsypkin Criterion Using a Lyapunov Function Approach,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 843—844, Orlando, FL, December 1994.
  178. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Discrete-Time Extensions of Mixed-μ Bounds to Monotonic and Odd Monotonic Nonlinearities,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 1022—1026, Baltimore, MD, June 1994.
  179. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “Absolute Stability Criteria for Multiple Slope-Restricted Monotonic Nonlinearities,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 1020—1021, Baltimore, MD, June 1994.
  180. W. M. Haddad and V. Kapila, “A Periodic Fixed Structure Approach to Multirate Control,” Proc. IEEE Conf. Dec. Contr., 1791—1796, San Antonio, TX, December 1993.
  181. W. M. Haddad, V. Kapila, and E.G. Collins, Jr., “Optimality Conditions for Reduced Order Modeling, Estimation, and Control for Discrete-Time Linear Periodic Plants,” Proc. Amer. Contr. Conf., 2111—2115, San Francisco, CA, June 1993.

Selected Lectures, Presentations, and Seminars

  1. Iowa State University, Aerospace Engineering Department, Ames, IA, October 10, 2023. “Explorations at the Convergence of Frontier Technologies.”
  2. NYU Stern Tech MBA Program and NYU Tandon NSF-funded USA-India International Research Experience for Students, July 21, 2021. “Introduction to Robotics.”
  3. AI Working Group: Robotics @ NYU, New York University, November 13, 2020. “Research @ the Convergence of Frontier Technologies.”
  4. MAE Department @ NYU, Tandon School of Engineering, Fall 2020 Seminar Series, November 2, 2020. “Research and Education at the Convergence of Frontier Technologies.”
  5. Rusk Rehabilitation @ NYU, Langone Health, October 13, 2020. “Research @ the Convergence of Frontier Technologies with Healthcare Applications.”
  6. International Conference on Robotics, Intelligent Automation and Control Technologies, Keynote Speaker (October 2), October 2–3, 2020. “Research and Education at the Convergence of Frontier Technologies.”
  7. 2020 IEEE/ASME AIM Conference, Challenges and Opportunities of Soft Robotics: Research, Applications, and Education, Panel Presenter, July 6, 2020. Organizers: H. Su (CUNY), K. Chen (MIT), and A. Di Lallo (CUNY). “Research and Education at the Convergence of Frontier Technologies.”
  8. NYU Tandon Board of Overseers Meeting, June 29, 2020. “NYU Tandon AirVENT—A Covid19 Response” (with M.Q. Kilcourse who presented “Aeragen Contain and Clean”).
  9. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research COVID Working Group, NYU, April 9, 2020. “MCRL Responds to Covid-19: AirMOD, AirVENT, and Bots4Covid” (with V. Siderskiy, an alumnus of our laboratory).
  10. First International Mechatronics Conference @ Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, Keynote Speaker, October 23–25, 2019. “Research and Education at the Convergence of Frontier Technologies.”
  11. The AI Summit, Session: Robotics, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NYC, December 5, 2018. “Research @ the Convergence of Frontier Technologies.”
  12. Mechanical Engineering Seminar Series, New York City College of Technology, Brooklyn, NY, November 28, 2018. “Research @ the Convergence of Disruptive Technologies.”
  13. International Forum on Engineering Education, Tsinghua University, China, September 23–24, 2018. “Mechatronics and Robotics: A Platform for Interdisciplinary, Experiential Eng. Education.”
  14. On the Cusp of Industrial and Healthcare IOT, Organized by IBM IOT and Digileum, September 7, 2017. “Mechatronics and Robotics @ NYU.”
  15. Inaugural Webinar of the MechEdu Webinar Series, September 29, 2017. “Hands-on Mechatronics Education: An NYU Tandon Perspective.”
  16. Mechatronics 4.0 Workshop: Are Universities Ready, Technical University of Denmark, June 21, 2017. “Hands-on Mechatronics Education: An NYU Tandon Perspective.”
  17. Mechatronics 4.0 Workshop: Are Universities Ready, Technical University of Denmark, June 20, 2017. “Mechatronics Education Innovation Workshop @ NYU Tandon: A Report.”
  18. NSF STEM Forum, Washington, DC, November 9, 2015. “Lessons from a Research Experience for Teachers Site.” V. Kapila and J. Jadav (RET alumni).
  19. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, India, January 8, 2015. “Research and Education @ Mechatronics and Robotics Lab.”
  20. National Science Foundation RET Site Workshop, Arlington, VA, April 28, 2014, “K-12 STEM Education: An NYU-SoE Perspective.” Invited Plenary Talk.
  21. Southern Methodist University, Mechanical Engineering Department, Dallas, TX, November 13, 2013. “Mechatronics Research and K-12 STEM Education: An NYU-Poly Perspective.”
  22. Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY, August 22, 2012, “GK—12 Fellows Program: A Model for K-12 STEM Education.”
  23. The Science ‘UnSummit’, Washington DC, April 23—25, 2012, “GK—12 Fellows Program: A Model for K-12 STEM Education,” April 24, 2012, V. Kapila, U. Koniges, L. Outerbridge, and Ben Esner. Invited Presentation.
  24. Teacher Research Experience Conference, Washington, D.C., October 22-24, 2010, organized by NOAA, “Poster: Science and Mechatronics Aided Research for Teachers (SMART).” Invited Presentation.
  25. NSF GK-12 Fellows Project, New PI Meeting, Arlington, VA, March 26, 2010, “Sustaining a GK-12 Fellows Project.” Invited Presentation.
  26. Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Board of Trustee’s Meeting, New York, NY, June 2009, “Integration of Mechatronics and Robotics in Brooklyn Schools,” (Led a presentation by a team of GK-12 Fellows).
  27. North Carolina A&T University, Mechanical Engineering Department, Greensboro, NC, April 2009, “Saturation, Synchronization, and Mechatronics: Let’s Talk Controls.”
  28. Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Cambridge, MA, July 2008, “Saturation, Synchronization, and Mechatronics: Let’s Talk Controls.”
  29. Virginia Commonwealth University, Mechanical Engineering Department, Richmond, VA, April 2008, “Control Designs for Spacecraft Orbits and Chaos Synchronization.”
  30. City College at the City University of New York, Mechanical Engineering Department, New York, NY, March 2008, “Saturation, Synchronization, and Mechatronics: Let’s Talk Controls.”
  31. Villanova University, Mechanical Engineering Department, Villanova, PA, February 2008, “Handling the Effects of J2 Perturbation on Spacecraft Orbits.”
  32. NYU-Poly, Honors College, Brooklyn, NY, March 2006, “Hands-on Mechatronics Education: A "Brooklyn Poly" Perspective.”
  33. Drexel University, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department, Philadelphia, PA, May 2005, “Hands-on Mechatronics Education: A "Brooklyn Poly" Perspective.”
  34. Oregon State University, Mechanical Engineering Department, Corvallis, OR, April 2005, “Control Algorithms for Distributed Spacecraft Formation Reconfiguration and Initialization.”
  35. Brigham Young University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Provo, UT, June 2004, “Distributed Control for Spacecraft Formation Reconfiguration/Initialization.”
  36. 17th Florida Conference on the Recent Advances in Robotics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, May 2004, “Hands-on Mechatronics Education: A "Brooklyn Poly" Perspective.”
  37. University of Tennessee, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Knoxville, TN, April 2004, “Distributed Spacecraft Formation Control.”
  38. City College at the City University of New York, Mechanical Engineering Department, New York, NY, March 2004, “Architectures and Algorithms for Distributed Spacecraft Formation Control.”
  39. Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirtland AFB, NM, August 2002, “Adaptive Nonlinear Control for Spacecraft.”
  40. University of New Mexico, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Albuquerque, NM, August 2002, “Control Algorithms and Architectures for Distributed Spacecraft Formations.”
  41. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, May 2002, “Control Algorithms and Architectures for Distributed Spacecraft Formations.”
  42. Michigan State University, Mechanical Engineering Department, East Lansing, MI, March 2002, “Control Algorithms and Architectures for Distributed Spacecraft Formations.”
  43. University of Alabama, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Huntsville, AL, March 2002, “Control Algorithms and Architectures for Distributed Spacecraft Formations.”
  44. Air Force Research Laboratory, Control Sciences Division, WPAFB, OH, March 2001, “Control Algorithms and Architectures for Distributed Spacecraft Formations.”
  45. Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirtland AFB, NM, March 2001, “Control Algorithms and Architectures for Distributed Spacecraft Formations.”
  46. NYU-Poly, Mechanical Engineering Department, Brooklyn, NY, October 2000, “Web-Enabled Multidisciplinary Mechatronics/Process Control Laboratory.”
  47. Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Vehicles Directorate, WPAFB, OH, August 1999, “Spacecraft Formation Flying: Dynamics and Control.”
  48. Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Vehicles Directorate, WPAFB, OH, June, 1999, “Actuator Saturation Control.”
  49. Columbia University, Mechanical Engineering Department, New York, NY, March 1999, “Actuator Saturation Control.”
  50. Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Vehicles Directorate, WPAFB, OH, July, 1998, “Satellite Formation Flying.”

Other Publications

  1. V. Kapila, and T. Lee, “Mechatronics Education Innovation Workshop: A Summary Report," ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Magazine,” 6(1): 3-4, 2018.

U.S. Patents Granted

  1. J. Karsdon, F. Naftolin, V. Kapila, and A.R. Kumar, “Electrical Inhibition (EI) Uterine Pacemaker for Controlling Uterine Contractions,” U.S. Patent 11,819,684, issued November 21, 2023 and U.S. Patent 11,291,831, issued April 5, 2022.
  2. S. Krishnamoorthy and V. Kapila, “System Method and Computer-accessible Medium for Blockchain-based Distributed Ledger for Analyzing and Tracking Environmental Targets in Decentralized Robot Swarms,” U.S. Patent 11,533,593, issued December 20, 2022.
  3. P. Raghavan and V. Kapila, “Game-based Sensorimotor Rehabilitator,” U.S. Patent 10,299,738, issued May 28, 2019.
  4. R. Prieto, V. Kapila, J.A. Frank, and D.A. Lopez, “Universal Construction Robotics Interface,” U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Patent US 9,292,015 B2, issued March 22, 2016. (Note: Robert (Bob) Prieto served as a judge for the 2012 NYU-SoE Inno/Vention Competition).

U.S. Patent Applications Filed

  1. A. Rajkumar, F. Vulpi, P. Raghavan, and V. Kapila, “Wearable Inertial Sensor System and Methods,” U.S. Patent Application 20240122499, December 16, 2021.
  2. V. Kapila, V. Siderskiy, A. Granado, S. Kumar, T. Sowers, H.K. Wazir, M.Q. Kilcourse, S.P. Krishnamoorthy, and R. Gonzalez, “Containment, Treatment, and Removal of Aerosolized Viral Contamination,” U.S. Patent Application 20230218463, June 17, 2021.

Lecture Notes

  1. V. Kapila, Lecture Notes for ME7863: Robots for Disability, NYU—SoE, Brooklyn, NY, 2015, CD-ROM.
  2. V. Kapila, Lecture Notes for ME7863: Advanced Mechatronics, NYU-SoE, Brooklyn, NY, 2014, CD-ROM.
  3. V. Kapila, Lecture Notes for ME3484: Mechatronics, NYU-Poly, Brooklyn, NY, 2004, CD-ROM.

Laboratory Manuals

  1. V. Kapila, Laboratory Experiment Manual for ME 325: Control Laboratory, NYU-Poly, Brooklyn, NY, 1999. Revised: 2008.