Mohammad Al Janaideh

Associate Professor
School of Engineering
Email: 
maljanai@uoguelph.ca
Phone number: 
519-824-4120 Ext: 53942
Office: 
THRN 1339
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Seeking academic or industry partnerships in the area(s) of: 
Robotic, mechatronics, control , actuators, EVs, MEMS
Available positions for grads/undergrads/postdoctoral fellows: 
Yes (Graduate)

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actuators, adaptive optics, Control Systems, cyber-physical systems, energy harvesting, Mechatronics, MEMS, Robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, wafer scanners

Instrumentation & Capabilities

  • Piezoceramic actuators, MATLAB data acquisition card, wafer handling robot, advanced scanning stage, laser vibrometers, laser interferometer, electromagnetic actuators
  • This equipment suite allows for high-precision control, sensing, and automation essential in advanced research and industrial applications. The piezoceramic actuators and electromagnetic actuators enable ultra-fine movements and positioning critical for microfabrication and robotics. The MATLAB data acquisition system facilitates real-time monitoring and analysis of dynamic systems. The wafer handling robot and advanced scanning stage support automated sample manipulation and high-resolution imaging. Laser vibrometers and interferometers provide non-contact, ultra-sensitive measurements of vibration, displacement, and surface profiles. Together, these tools support cutting-edge developments in smart manufacturing, material testing, semiconductor processing, and automated inspection systems.

 

Education & Employment Background

Mohammad Al Janaideh has held postdoctoral positions in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto, the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and the Department of Electronics and Systems at the University of Bologna, Italy. Dr. Al Janaideh also worked as a Senior Mechatronics Engineer at ASML in Connecticut, USA. He was a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. He is also currently an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto.
 

Current Research Themes

  1. Precision motion control design for semiconductor manufacturing systems, with a focus on Wafer scanner technologies. Impact: Enhances throughput and accuracy in semiconductor fabrication processes.
  2. Modeling and compensation of hysteresis in piezoceramic actuators for high-accuracy positioning systems. Impact: Improves control precision and stability in nanoscale motion applications.
  3. Design and control of electromagnetic actuators for high-performance precision motion applications. Impact: Enables scalable and efficient solutions for next-generation automation systems.
  4. Health Monitoring and Fault Detection using Machine Learning for IoT-Connected Autonomous Vehicles. Impact: Enhances the reliability and safety of autonomous vehicles by enabling real-time fault detection and predictive maintenance, supporting advancements in smart manufacturing and transportation systems.
  5. Design of Piezo-MEMS energy harvesting systems leveraging transfer learning for efficient power and mechanical integration. Impact: Supports self-powered microsystems by optimizing energy harvesting efficiency.