Israa Azzam

I am a Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University, specializing in digital technologies and control systems. I received my B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Beirut Arab University (BAU) in 2019 and my M.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB) in 2021, specializing in Robust Control.

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I am currently a Research Assistant on the National Science Foundation-funded Project "Research Initiation: Developing Spatial Visualization and Understanding of Complex Systems via Interactive Mixed Reality Modules.” As a Research Assistant, I collaborate with industry partners on cutting-edge research projects in extended reality (XR). I lead research endeavors focusing on improving cognitive skills through (XR). 

 

I am actively involved in integrating control system analysis and design into XR, where I have developed and implemented multiple interactive Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) modules and platforms. These modules have been effectively utilized in mechanical design, training, remote operation, and engineering education. I have published more than 10 peer-reviewed papers at nationally and internationally recognized conferences and journals, won best poster and presentation awards for my work, and have led workshops in digital technologies to educate the next generation of engineers and technologists.

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I have received recognition for my contributions, including the 2024 Bravo Award for Employee Recognition and induction into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, placing me among the top 10% of Purdue Graduate students.