Mo Rastgaar

Mo Rastgaar

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Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering–Engineering Mechanics

  • PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech

Biography

Dr. Rastgaar’s general research interests lie within the area of dynamic systems and controls. His current research is focused on human-interactive robotics. Dr. Rastgaar’s primary goal is to advance a comprehensive and critical understanding of ankle dynamics necessary for enhancing the design of orthotic, prosthetic, and rehabilitation robots.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Dynamic Systems and Controls
  • Human-Robot Interactions
  • Assistive Robotics
  • Smart Structures

Recent Publications

  • Lee H., Ho P., Rastgaar Aagaah M., Krebs H. I., and Hogan N., “Multivariable Static Ankle Mechanical Impedance with Relaxed Muscles”, Journal of Biomechanics, 44, 11901–1908, 2011.
  • Rastgaar Aagaah M., Ho P., Lee H., Krebs H. I., Hogan N., “Stochastic Estimation of the Multi-Variable Mechanical Impedance of the Human Ankle with Active Muscles”, ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), Cambridge, MA, September 13 –15, 2010.
  • Rastgaar Aagaah M., Ho P., Lee H., Krebs H. I., Hogan N., “Stochastic Estimation of Multi-variable Human Ankle Mechanical Impedance”, ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), Hollywood, CA, October 12 – 14, 2009.
  • Lee H., Ho P., Rastgaar Aagaah M., Krebs H. I., Hogan N., “Quantitative Characterization of Steady-State Ankle Impedance with Muscle Activation”, ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), Cambridge, MA, September 13 –15, 2010.
  • Ho P., Lee H., Rastgaar Aagaah M., Krebs H. I., Hogan N., “The Interpretation of the Directional Properties of Voluntarily Modulated Human Ankle Impedance”, ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC), Cambridge, MA, September 13 –15, 2010.
  • Rastgaar Aagaah M., Ahmadian M., Southward S. C., “A Review on Eigenstructure Assignment Methods and Orthogonal Eigenstructure Control of Structural Vibrations”, Shock and Vibration, 16(6), 555 – 564, 2009.
  • Rastgaar Aagaah M., Ahmadian M., Southward S. C., “Orthogonal Eigenstructure Control with Non-collocated Actuators and Sensors”, Journal of Vibration and Control, 15(7), 1019 – 1047, 2009.
  • Rastgaar Aagaah M., Ahmadian M., Southward S. C., “Experimental Application of Orthogonal Eigenstructure Control for Structural Vibration Cancellation”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 329(19), 3873–3887, 2010.