Dr. Keyvan Hashtrudi-Zaad received his Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada, in 2000. He then held a consulting position with Motion Metrics International Corp., Vancouver on the development of a dynamic payload monitoring system for heavy-duty hydraulic machines. In 2001, he joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen’s University, Canada, where he is currently a Professor and the Director of Interactive Robotics and Intelligent Systems (IRIS) Laboratory. Before becoming Program Director for Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, Dr. Hashtrudi-Zaad was an integral part of the program's initial launch, serving as the program's Undergraduate Chair for five years.
Dr. Surgenor has a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's, an MEng from McMaster, and his PhD from Queen’s – earned while working as a sessional instructor. He has been instrumental in driving innovative research and teaching in the department since his arrival. Dr. Surgenor has held several administrative positions including Head of the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (1993-2002), Acting Head in 2007 and Associate Dean (Graduate Studies, Research and External Affairs, 2008 – 2013) and Vice-Dean (Research and Graduate Studies, 2013-2016). Dr. Surgenor believes in the importance of multi-disciplinary approaches, innovation and growth which was evident while he served as a Project Manager during the design and construction of Mitchell Hall and is currently an active member of Ingenuity Labs Research Institute. As the inaugural Program Director for Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (2021-2026), Dr. Surgenor has contributed his leadership and vision to the program since before it's launch. Dr. Surgenor is a Professional Engineer in the province of Ontario.
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Beamish-Munro Hall, Room 113
mre.undergrad@queensu.ca for all MRE Undergraduate Program inquiries
Contact us at mre.undergrad@queensu.ca for more information.