Biography

Dr. Daniel Roozbahani is a Strategic R&D Leader and Professor of Robotics Engineering at Widener University' ARTEMIS Lab, bringing over 20 years of experience managing multimillion-dollars industrial projects in AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. He has successfully led $20M+ project portfolios across the US, Finland, and Austria, specializing in autonomous systems, collaborative robotics, and AI-driven automation for manufacturing, automotive, renewable energy, and aerospace sectors.

His career began with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (2003), followed by seven years in the automotive industry, where he gained invaluable hands-on experience bridging theoretical concepts with real-world applications. This foundation led him to pursue advanced studies, earning an M.Sc. in Mechatronics from Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland (2011), and a D.Sc. from LUT University, Finland (2015).

At the Widener' ARTEMIS Lab, Dr. Roozbahani focuses on cutting-edge research in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Simulation, Virtual Reality, Human-Robot Interactions, and Human Gait Analysis. He has published approximately 50 academic papers in reputable journals and peer-reviewed conferences, and holds three patents in laser processing and additive manufacturing, demonstrating his ability to translate research innovation into production-ready solutions.

Beyond his project management role, Dr. Roozbahani actively collaborates with international institutions and companies. As a Research Fellow at WSU Tech and Research Project Manager at BRP-Rotax, he advances developments in Mobile Manufacturing Robotics (MMR), real-time ultra-high-speed monitoring, and human body monitoring systems. He has successfully managed budgets up to €14M while directing cross-functional international teams, consistently staying at the forefront of emerging technologies including Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Cloud Computing, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Big Data, and Digital Twins.

He is an active member of professional organizations including IEEE (Senior Member), ASME, BMES, and VFS (Vertical Flight Community), and serves as an international keynote speaker, sharing his expertise at industry conferences worldwide.