Welcome to Dr. Abdul Manan Khan's Personal Webpage

About Me

I possess extensive multinational teaching experience across Pakistan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. In my role as an Assistant Professor at the University of Engineering and Technology in Taxila, Pakistan, I achieved notable success in research funding, securing the prestigious National Research Program for Universities grant – a unique accomplishment within the faculty. My efforts were instrumental in obtaining accreditation for the department's degree from the Washington Accord, enabling recognition in the USA for the first time. I played a crucial role as the main editor of the Self-Assessment Report and was pivotal in the development of the Continuous Quality Improvement loop. Additionally, I spearheaded the successful initiation of the M.Sc. Mechatronics Engineering program at UET Taxila's Chakwal Sub-Campus and managed the Final Year Projects for the B.Sc. Mechatronics Engineering program.

I have taught various subjects at the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan, Hanyang University and Hanbat National University in South Korea, and Brunel University London, UK. Additionally, I have mentored students at these universities, as well as at the University of Bristol, UK, guiding them to produce high-quality research.

Research Summary

I have expertise in robotics, backed by a strong mathematical and programming background, and have authored 22 journal publications in the field of human-robot interaction, bioinspired robots, UAVs, and drones. My research spans a diverse array of robotic systems, covering rehabilitation robotics, soft robotics (video), manipulators (video), mobile robots (video), and drones (video). These projects are an accumulation of my strong expertise in embedded systems and programming languages including C/C++ and Python. My academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Design Engineering. I hold UKRI Global Talent endorsement and the resultant Global Talent Visa.

Highlighted Journal Articles

• A. M. Khan, Y. Kim, B. Shin, M. H. Moghadam, N. A. Mansour, "Modeling and control analysis of an arc shaped SMA actuator using PID, sliding and integral sliding mode controllers," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 340 (2022) 113523. (Q1, IF = 3.407)
• H. Baek, A. M. Khan, V. Bijalwan, S. Jeon and Y. Kim, "Dexterous Robotic Hand Based on Rotational Shape Memory Alloy Actuator-Joints," in IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, doi: 10.1109/TMRB.2023.3315783).
• H. Baek, A. M. Khan, and Y. Kim, "A bidirectional rotating actuator by using a single shape memory alloy wire in a double bend shape," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 360, p. 114526, 2023. (Q1, IF = 4.325)
• A. M. Khan, B. Shin, M. Usman, Y. Kim, "Backstepping control of novel arc-shaped SMA actuator," Microsystem Technologies, pp. 1–12, 2022. (Q2, IF = 1.513)
• A. M. Khan, V. Bijalwan, H. Baek, B. Shin, and Y. Kim, "Integral sliding mode control (ISMC) with an extended state observer (ESO) for an arc-shaped shape memory alloy actuator," Microsystem Technologies, pp. 1–7, 2023. (Q2, IF = 1.513)

Research Fundings/Awards/Endorsements

• Excellence Startup Award, Korea, Certificate Name: OASIS-1,4, Issue Date: 16-07-2022 and 24-07-2022, Issued by: Korean Innovation Promotion Association
• Korean Research Fellow Award (KRW 70 million/year) National Research Foundation, South Korea, Grant No. 2019H1D3A1A01102998
• Ignite National Technology Fund, Ministry of Information and Telecom, Government of Pakistan via Letter No. Ignite/NGIRI/2018-19/03, September 2019
• National Research Program for Universities (NRPU), Higher Education Commission of Pakistan via Letter No. 10674/Punjab/NRPU/R&D/HEC/2017
• Ignite National Technology Fund, Ministry of Information and Telecom, Government of Pakistan via Letter No. Ignite/NGIRI/2017-18/03, Dated: 25th June 2018
• Pakistan’s President Talent Scholarship, 1997

Work Experience

Senior Research Associate – From Feb. 2023 to date

At Bristol Flight Lab/Bristol Robotics Lab, University of Bristol, Bristol, the UK

• Developed an explicit, explore, or escape (E4) reinforcement learning algorithm for quadcopter (Cazyflie)
• Presented an Abstract (non-indexed) at Trustworthy Autonomous Systems '23 takes at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh

Self-Employed Lecturer for Brunel University, London, the United Kingdom – From December 2022 to date

As a self-employed lecturer collaborating with Interactive Pro, I have had the opportunity to mentor courses at Brunel University London, UK. My mentorship has primarily focused on 'Modeling and Simulation' and 'CAD Modeling' subjects. In this role, I have been responsible for guiding students, addressing their queries, leading seminars on course materials, and assessing both assignments and final exam submissions.

Post-Doctorate Fellow – From November 01, 2019, to June Feb 15, 2023 at Intelligent Control and Robotic Systems Lab at Hanbat National University, Daejeon, South Korea

• Successfully developed SMA models with an impressive accuracy rate of up to 80%.
• Implemented adaptive neural network-based control strategies for SMA actuators, achieving an exceptional accuracy level of 99.5%.
• Developed SMA-actuated robotic hand and caterpillar robot.
• Implemented proximal policy optimization algorithm on legged robot and soft actor critic agent algorithm on mobile robot.

Assistant Professor - Department of Mechatronics Engineering, UET Taxila, Sub-Campus Chakwal – From January 24, 2011, to December 2019

• Taught: Robotics, Control System, Machine Learning, Machine Vision, Programming Languages

Post-Doctorate – From February 22, 2016, to February 28, 2017, at CNR Lab, Hanyang University, ERICA Campus, Ansan, South Korea

Work Experience: 1 Year and 7 days

Assistant Manager – National Development Complex, Islamabad, From 3rd March 2008 to January 21, 2011

Work Experience: 2 Years, 10 Months and 19 Days.

Education

Ph.D. Mechanical Design Engineering

Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (September 2012 to February 2016)

M.Sc. Mechatronics & Control Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan (October 2007 to November 2010)

B.Sc. Mechatronics & Control Engineering

University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan (September 2003 to October 2007)

Certifications

• Specialization in Deep Learning from Coursera (certificate)
• Specialization in Robotics from Coursera (certificate)

International Journal Publications

• H. Baek, A. M. Khan, V. Bijalwan, S. Jeon and Y. Kim, "Dexterous Robotic Hand Based on Rotational Shape Memory Alloy Actuator-Joints," in IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, doi: 10.1109/TMRB.2023.3315783.
• H. Baek, A. M. Khan, and Y. Kim, "A bidirectional rotating actuator by using a single shape memory alloy wire in a double bend shape," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 360, p. 114526, 2023. (Q1, IF = 4.325)
• A. M. Khan, V. Bijalwan, H. Baek, B. Shin, and Y. Kim, "Integral sliding mode control (ismc) with an extended state observer (eso) for an arc-shaped shape memory alloy actuator," Microsystem Technologies, pp. 1–7, 2023. (Q2, IF = 1.513)
• V. B. Semwal, Y. Kim, V. Bijalwan, A. Verma, G. Singh, N. Gaud, H. Baek, and A. M. Khan, "Development of the LSTM model and universal polynomial equation for all the sub-phases of human gait." IEEE Sensors Journal, 2023. (Q1, IF = 4.325)
• H. Baek, N. A. Mansour, A. M. Khan, V. Bijalwan, H. F. Ali, and Y. Kim, "Sma-based caterpillar robot using antagonistic actuation," Microsystem Technologies, pp. 1–15, 2023. (Q2, IF = 1.513)
• Memon, Sufyan Ali, Hungsun Son, Wan-Gu Kim, Abdul Manan Khan, Mohsin Shahzad, and Uzair Khan. 2023. "Tracking Multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles through Occlusion in Low-Altitude Airspace" Drones. 2023; 7(4):241. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones7040241
• A. M. Khan, Y. Kim, B. Shin, M. H. Moghadam, N. A. Mansour, "Modeling and control analysis of an arc shaped sma actuator using pid, sliding and integral sliding mode controllers," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 340 (2022) 113523. (Q1, IF = 3.407)
• M. Usman, A. Ali, A. Tahir, M. Z. U. Rahman, and A. M. Khan, "Efficient approach for extracting high-level bspline features from lidar data for light-weight mapping," Sensors, vol. 22, no. 23, p. 9168, 2022. (Q2, IF = 3.847)
• A. M. Khan, B. Shin, M. Usman, Y. Kim, "Backstepping control of novel arc-shaped sma actuator," Microsystem Technologies (2022), pp. 1–12, 2022. (Q2, IF = 1.513)
• H. F. Ali, A. M. Khan, H. Baek, B. Shin, Y. Kim, "Modeling and control of a finger-like mechanism using bending shape memory alloys," Microsystem Technologies 27 (6) (2021) 2481–2492. (Q2, IF = 1.513)
• S. Yaqub, A. Ali, M. Usman, K. M. Zuhaib, A. M. Khan, B. An, H. Moon, J.-Y. Lee, C. Han, "A spiral curve gait design for a modular snake robot moving on a pipe," International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems 17 (10) (2019) 2565–2573. (Q1, IF = 3.314)
• M. Usman, Abdul Manan Khan, A. Ali, S. Yaqub, K. M. Zuhaib, J.-Y. Lee, and C. Soo Han, “An Extensive Approach to Features Detection and Description for 2-D Range Data Using Active B-splines,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Vol. 4, pp. 2934 - 2941, 2019. (Q1, IF = 4.321)
• A. Ali, S. Yaqub, M. Usman, K. M. Zuhaib, A. M. Khan, J.-Y. Lee, and C. soo Han, “Motion planning for a planar mechanical system with dissipative forces,” Robotics and Autonomous Systems, vol. 107, pp. 129 – 144, 2018. (Q1, IF = 2.928)
• M. Khan, D.-w. Yun, K. M. Zuhaib, J. Iqbal, R.-J. Yan, F. Khan, and C. Han, “Estimation of desired motion intention and compliance control for upper limb assist exoskeleton,” International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, vol. 15, pp. 802–814, Apr. 2017. (Q2, IF = 2.181)
• Khan, A.M., Deok-won, Y., Ali, M.A, K.M. Zuhaib, Chao Yuan, J. Iqbal, Jung-Soo, H., Kyoosik, S., and Chang-Soo, Han, “Passivity Based Adaptive Control for Upper Extremity Assist Exoskeleton”, International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, Vol. 14. No. 1, pp-291-300, 2016. (Q2, IF = 2.181)
• M. Khan, M. Usman, A. Ali, F. Khan, S. Yaqub, and C. Han, “Muscle circumference sensor and model reference-based adaptive impedance control for upper limb assist exoskeleton robot,” Advanced Robotics, vol. 30, no. 24, pp. 1515–1529, 2016. (Q2, IF = 1.104)
• J. Iqbal, K. M. Zuhaib, C. Han, A. M. Khan, and M. A. Ali, “Adaptive global fast sliding mode control for steer-by-wire system road vehicles,” Applied Sciences, vol. 7, no. 7, 2017. (Q2, IF = 1.484)
• M. A. Ali, C. Kim, S. Kim, A. M. Khan, J. Iqbal, M. Z. Khalil, D. Lim, and C. Han, “Lateral acceleration potential field function control for rollover safety of multi-wheel military vehicle with in-wheel-motors,” International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, vol. 15, pp. 837–847, Apr 2017. (Q2, IF = 2.181)
• K. M. Zuhaib, A. M. Khan, J. Iqbal, M. A. Ali, M. Usman, A. Ali, S. Yaqub, J. Y. Lee, and C. Han, “Collision avoidance from multiple passive agents with partially predictable behavior,” Applied Sciences, vol. 7, no. 9, 2017. (Q2, IF = 1.484)
• Deokwon Yun, Abdul Manan Khan, Rui Yan, Younghoon Ji, Hyeyoun Jang, Junaid Iqbal, K. M. Zuhaib, Jae Yong Ahn, Jungsoo Han, Changsoo Han, “Handling Subject Arm Uncertainties for Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot”, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 355-362, 2015. (Q2, IF = 1.779)
• Jang, H.-Y., Ji, Y.-H., Han, J.-S., Khan, A.M., Ahn, J.-Y., Han, C.-S., “Development and verification of upper extremities wearable robots to aid muscular strength with the optimization of link parameters”, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, Vol 16, No. 12, pp. 2569-2575, 2015. (Q2, IF = 1.779)
• Lee, J.-Y., Khan, A., Jang, H.-Y., Han, J.-S., and Han, C.-S.: ‘Pattern generation and control of a double pendulum using a nonlinear oscillator’, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, Vol. 15, No. 8, pp. 1675-1680, 2014. (Q2, IF = 1.779)

Local Journal Publications

• M. I. Khan, A. M. Khan, M. K. Saleem, A. Nouman, "Development of Efficient Tactile Sensing System for Humanoid Robotics", Applied Mechanics and Materials, 2012, Vol. 232, pp. 372-376, 2012
• M. Ullah, A. M. Khan, R. Nawaz, R. Akhtar, “Process Improvement for PET Bottles Manufacturing Company Using Six Sigma Approach”, Technical Journal, University of Engineering and Technology ([JET) Taxila, Pakistan, Vol. 21 No.11-2016
• Khan, A.M., Young Hun Ji, M.A. Ali, Jung Soo Han, and Changsoo Han, “Passivity based Adaptive Control and Its Optimization for Upper Limb Assist Exoskeleton”, Journal of Korean Society for Precision Engineering, 2015, Vol. 32, No. 10, pp. 857-863
• Abdul Manan Khan, Deok-Won Yun, and Changsoo Han, “Chattering Free Sliding Mode Control of Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot with Handling Subject and Model Uncertainties”, Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems, 2015, Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 421-426
• Younghoon Ji, Deokwon Yun, Hyeyoun Jang, Dongbock Lee, Abdul Manan Khan, Sol Kim, Mijung Kim, Jungsoo Han, and Changsoo Han, “Study on Efficacy of Gait Training for Hemiplegia Patients Using Lower-Limb Wearable Robot”, Journal of Korean Society for Precision Engineering, 2015, Vol. 32, No. 10, pp. 879-883

Conference Publications

• A. M. Khan, D. w. Yun, M. A. Ali, J. Han, K. Shin and C. Han, "Adaptive impedance control for upper limb assist exoskeleton," Robotics and Automation (ICRA), 2015, Seattle, WA, 2015, pp. 4359-4366.
• Khan, A.M., A. M. Khan, D. w. Yun, J. S. Han, K. Shin and C. S. Han, "Upper extremity assist exoskeleton robot," The 23rd IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, 2014 RO-MAN: T Edinburgh, 2014, pp. 892-898.
• Abdul Manan Khan, Amir Iqbal Bhatti, Sami-ud-Din and Q. Khan, "Static & dynamic sliding mode control of ball and beam system," 9th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (IBCAST), 2012, Islamabad, 2012, pp. 32-36.
• M. I. Khan, A. M. Khan, A. Nouman, M. I. Azhar, and M. K. Saleem, "pH Sensing Materials for MEMS Sensors and Detection Techniques," International Proceedings of Computer Science & Information Tech;2012, Vol. 32, p18
• Khan, A.M., Mian Asfhfaq Ali, Changsoo Han, “Handling subject and model uncertainties for Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robot using chattering free Sliding Mode Control”, WSEAS Proceedings of Advances in Circuits, Systems, Signal Processing and Telecommunications; 2015, Vol. 14, pp. 43-49.
• Mian Asfhfaq Ali, Khan, A.M., Changsoo Han, “Potential Field Function based Vehicle Lateral Stability Control”, WSEAS Proceedings of Advances in Circuits, Systems, Signal Processing and Telecommunications; 2015, Vol. 14, pp. 112-119.
• M. Khan, F. Khan, and C. Han, “Estimation of desired motion intention using extreme learning machine for upper limb assist exoskeleton,” in 2016 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM), pp. 919–923, July 2016

Contact

If you'd like to get in touch, please send an email to Abdul.mannan.khan@bristol.ac.uk.