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Position
Education
Areas of Interest
Current Projects
Background
Selected Publications
Contact Information
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 Position
Education
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1986
- MS, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1987
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 1996
Areas of Interest
- Electromechanics
- Intelligent System Identification and Control
- Precision Manufacturing
- Surgical Robotics
Current Projects
Background
Dr. Buckner joined the faculty at NCSU in August of 1999. His research
focuses on intelligent system identification and control, with applications
to electromechanical systems. Intelligent systems are extensions of adaptive
systems that retain and generalize adaptive information for improved future
performance. Current research projects include intelligent control algorithms
for magnetic
bearing spindles and magnetically levitated flywheel rotors, micro-robotics
for surgical applications, and development of advanced electromechanical
actuators. Dr. Buckner has developed a graduate course offered jointly
in the MAE and ECE departments (Design of Electromechanical Systems) and
teaches undergraduate courses in Automatic Controls and Dynamics.
Prior to his appointment at NCSU, Dr. Buckner was a research engineer
at the University of Texas Center for Electromechanics in Austin, TX.
Dr. Buckner is a recipient of the NSF Faculty Early Career Development
(CAREER) Award, the ASEE Southeast Region New Faculty Research Award,
and the NCSU Outstanding Teacher Award.
Contact Information
| Phone |
(919) 515-5270 |
| Fax |
(919) 515-7968 |
| E-mail |
gbuckner@eos.ncsu.edu |
| Office location |
2403 Broughton Hall |
| Office
hours |
By Appointment |
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