Musa Jouaneh

Research

  • Automation
  • Robotics
  • Mechatronics
  • Motion Control

Education

  • Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, 1989
  • M.Eng., Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley, 1986
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisiana, Lafayette, 1984

Selected Publications

Ghafoori S, Rabiee M, Norouzi M, Jouaneh M, Abiri R. A Novel Seamless Magnetic-Based Actuating Mechanism for End-Effector-Based Robotic Rehabilitation Platforms. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 4516-4523 , May 2025, doi: 10.1109/LRA.2025.3551959
Clark, A.; Jouaneh, M.K. A System for Robotic Extraction of Fasteners. Applied Sciences, 2025, 15, 618. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15020618
DiFilippo NM, Jouaneh MK, Jedson AD. Optimizing Automated Detection of Cross-Recessed Screws in Laptops Using a Neural Network. Applied Sciences, 2024; 14(14):6301
Schnegas, M.; Jouaneh, M.K. Trajectory Planning for Reciprocating Motion in Integrated Servo Motor Linear Stages. Machines, 2024, 12, 934. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12120934
Jackvony B, Jouaneh M. Building an Educational Automated Mechatronics-Based Sorting System. Automation , 2024; 5(3):297-309
Brogan DP, DiFilippo NM, Jouaneh MK. Deep learning computer vision for robotic disassembly and servicing applications. Array, 2021; 12(3), 100094. doi: 10.1016/j.array.2021.100094
Hellmuth JF, DiFilippo NM, Jouaneh MK. Assessment of the automation potential of electric vehicle battery disassembly. Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 2021; 59, 398-412. doi: 10.1016/j.jmsy.2021.03.009
Whittaker Z, Jouaneh MK. Semi-automated system for assembly of insulated corner faux bricks. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 2021; 113(1), 215-229. doi: 10.1007/s00170-021-06629-y
DiFillippo N, Jouaneh M. Using the Soar Cognitive Architecture to Remove Screws from Different Laptop Models. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. 2018; 16(2), 767-780. doi: 10.1109/TASE.2018.2860945

Recent Grants

7/1/2023. PI. University of Connecticut/US Office of Naval Research. NIUVT SEED 48:Cobots for Outfitting of Hangers"
3/1/2024. PI. RI Commerce Corporation. "Development of a Device for Proprioception Training."
2/1/2019. PI. RI Commerce Corporation. "Automation of a Brick Joining Process."
3/3/2017. PI. RI Commerce Corporation. "Platform Development for Improved Control in Imaging of Nanomaterials."

Additional Links

Mechatronics Lab
Intelligent Control and Robotics Laboratory
DigitalCommons@URI