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Lin, Ming

Lin, Ming

Professor
Dr. Barry Mersky and Capital One Endowed Professor
Distinguished University Professor
Computer Science
Maryland Robotics Center
Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Institute for Systems Research
5162 Brendan Iribe Center

TEACHING

Project, Problem, Solution: MATRIX Interns Make an Impact

University of Maryland MATRIX Lab interns get real-world, hands-on experience solving problems.

Smooth Sailing: MATRIX Dives Into Ship Inspecting

MARAD grant will help researchers explore options for a standardizing method of measuring disruptive buildup

New Graduate Program Teaches Real-World Autonomy Skills

University of Maryland certificate focuses on evaluating safety and readiness of autonomous systems

Establish Research Partnerships at the MATRIX Open House

Event on July 15 will highlight industry/academia collaboration opportunities

Grand Challenges 2.0: Engineers Partner to Unlock Solutions

Seven of 11 collaborative projects include contributions from engineering

Aircraft May Refuel Themselves - With Help From AI

Research published in journal with University of Maryland graduate student as first author

New Lecture Series Unites Experts to Solve Critical Challenges

Series is hosted by the University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering and supported by HII

Terrapin Works Baltimore Launches Community Makerspace

Inspiring the next generation through the power of making

Maryland Engineering: Top 10 in the Country, 8 Years Running

Three degree programs were ranked in the top 10 among publics. All were in the top 25.

MATRIX Lab Advancing Smarter, More Affordable Autonomy

University of Maryland MATRIX Lab researchers present work at global forum

MATRIX Lab Workshop Focuses on Fielding Autonomous Systems

An event by University of Maryland organizations gathers ideas to improve test and evaluation

UMD Engineering & HII Partner to Accelerate Defense Technologies

University of Maryland A. James Clark School of Engineering partners with HII's Mission Technologies Division

UMD’s Team RoboScout Delivers Again

The UMD team racks up another strong finish in the second year of the DARPA Triage Challenge.

New Initiatives Push Toward Safe & Reliable Autonomous Systems

University of Maryland organizations advancing the Development, Test & Evaluation, Verification & Validation of Autonomy

MATRIX Interns Overcome Setbacks and Succeed

Summer 2025 cohort pushing boundaries and turning curiosity into impact

How To (and Not To) AI Your Career Search

10 Dos and Don’ts for Job Hunt Success in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

MATRIX-Affiliated Faculty Solving Tomorrow's Challenges Today

Research covers fields from engineering to language to healthcare

Celebrating APIDA and SWANA Maryland Engineers

Join us this April, as we celebrate Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month and Southwest Asian and North African Heritage Month.

Advancing Autonomous Systems Education and Research

MATRIX Lab initiatives outlined in Evening@SMART presentation

Maryland Readies for Aviation Revolution

The Maryland Advanced Air Mobility Council aims to tap the economic potential of groundbreaking advances.

Medical Deliveries by Drone: WBAL-TV Highlights UROC Tests

UROC’s John Slaughter discussed a pilot program that could improve access in remote communities.

The Clark School Celebrates Women and Multiracial Engineers and Engineering Professionals

Join us this March as we celebrate Women’s History Month and Multiracial Heritage Month.

The Clark School Celebrates the Legacy and Impact of Black Engineers

At the A. James Clark School of Engineering, we honor the contributions of Black engineering trailblazers, whose accomplishments improve our society through innovation and leadership.

Looking A“Head” to the Future of Autonomous Robots

MATRIX Lab apprentice working toward fully functional autonomous robotic head

Autonomy Summit Explores Potential and Challenges of AI

University of Maryland MATRIX Lab Summit brings together academia, government, and industry

Maryland Engineers Take On Big Challenges in Medicine

Read about Clark School researchers who are engineering medical breakthroughs needed today in the Fall/Winter 2024 issue of Engineering at Maryland magazine.

Twelve University of Maryland Faculty Affiliate With MATRIX Lab

Group will expand current work on autonomous systems research

Augmented Reality Improves Healthcare, Traffic - Even Shopping

University of Maryland professor explains how AR technology can help the world in Evening@SMART presentation

Sueños Sin Fronteras: The Clark School Celebrates Latine Engineers

At Maryland Engineering, we recognize and celebrate the diversity of stories and contributions among our students, faculty, staff, and alums.

Inspired by Nature, Researchers Improve System Movement

MATRIX Lab PhD using concepts behind schooling fish to help robots move in groups more efficiently

Maryland Engineering and Partners Win $26M to Develop Better HVACR Systems and Fight Climate Change

Clark School faculty and partners join prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center.

First Evening@SMART Promotes Innovation and Collaboration

Government, industry, and academia gather at SMART Building for advanced technology discussion

MATRIX Lab Welcomes Associate Research Professor

Dr. Donald “Bucket” Costello bringing experience from 25-year Navy career

Event Aims to Construct an Interest in STEM

Students Compete, and Learn Engineering Principles, With Rubber Band-Powered Carts

Ghodssi Honored With Gaede-Langmuir Award

AVS recognizes UMD faculty member for contributions to the MEMS field.

New features on ingestible capsule will deliver targeted drugs to better treat IBD, Crohn’s disease

Latest iteration of medical device features dissolving microneedles for drug delivery; external magnetic control

Maryland Engineering to Highlight Educational Advances at the 2024 ASEE Annual Conference

Maryland Engineering will showcase how we are translating strengths in quantum, pioneering artificial intelligence education, democratizing engineering for all, and reimagining higher education research.

University of Maryland Has Strong Presence at ICRA 2024

Researchers detail advancements in navigation, trajectory planning.

Celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Engineers

The impact made by APIDA engineers—at the Clark School, and on our country and world—improves our community and field in numerous and significant ways.

Agents of Positive Change: Highlighting Women Maryland Engineers

In celebration of Women's History Month, we highlight some of the important contributions of women engineers within our campus community.

Ingestible Capsule Technology Research on Front Cover of Journal

University of Maryland researchers published in Advanced Healthcare Materials

Transforming Engineering: Highlighting Maryland Engineers

In celebration of Black History Month, we highlight the many impactful contributions of Black engineers in our community—students, alums, faculty, and staff—to the Clark School, our university, and world.

Governor’s Cabinet Meeting Features Peek into Southern Maryland Research and Collaboration

Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller tour SMART Building and MATRIX Lab; learn about partnerships

Celebrating the Impact of Black Maryland Engineers and Leaders

The Clark School pays tribute to the many contributions and legacies of Black Americans in the United States by learning more about some of our most pioneering and influential community members, past and present.

Six Clark School Faculty Receive 2024 DURIP Awards

DURIP awards support university research in technical areas of interest to the Department of Defense.

Celebrating Native and Indigenous Voices in Engineering

The Clark School joins UMD's celebration of Native and Indigenous Heritage Month 2023.

Maryland Engineering Ranks Among the Nation’s Top 20 Undergraduate Engineering Programs

The A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks 19 overall among more than 200 undergraduate engineering programs—up three positions from its previous undergraduate ranking.

Short Course Offers Opportunity to Build and Fly Drones

How to Build, Fly, and Verify Autonomous Aerial Systems held in Southern Maryland

STEM Summer Camp Covers 3D Printing, Drones, and More

University of Maryland camp offered at University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland campus

MRC Faculty, Researchers, and Students Present 24 Papers at ICRA 2023

MRC researchers have a strong showing at ICRA 2023.

RoboNation ‘SeaPerch’ Robotics Competition and UMD Robotics Open House

The University of Maryland hosted a large international K-12 underwater robotics competition on May 13.

Just keep swimming, and schooling

MATRIX Lab research features robotic fish autonomously swimming together

Maryland Engineering Graduate Programs: Top 10 Among Public Universities, Five Years in a Row

For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks among the country's top 10 public universities in graduate engineering programs, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023–24 rankings.

Crank Up the AC, Not Global Warming

Maryland engineers advance heating and cooling technology to push for a greener future

UMD’s SeaDroneSim can generate simulated images and videos to help UAV systems recognize ‘objects of interest’ in the water

The suite’s simulated objects could fill a large dataset gap for the UAV-based computer vision systems used in searching for maritime objects.

Alumnus Udit Halder’s work published as cover article in Proceedings of The Royal Society A

Now a postdoctoral researcher, Halder and his UIUC colleagues developed mathematical models and control based on flexible octopus arms.

New algorithms for multi-robot systems in low communication situations

Work by Clark School faculty, alumni and students is published on IEEE Access.

Autonomous drones based on bees use AI to work together

The minute robots could one day provide backup to pollinators.

SoCal Edison Taps UAS Service Provider for Inspections

Baltimore-based MissionGO wins one of the largest UAS service contracts in the world and traces roots to UMD. 

UMD Welcomes A. James Clark Scholars Class of '26

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland welcomes 11 exceptional young engineers from across the state of Maryland as its newest class of A. James Clark Scholars.

"This Is Where It's At"

U.S. Commerce Secretary's Visit Highlights Importance of UMD, Higher Ed to Future of Domestic Electronics Industry

Maryland Engineering ranks #11 among public colleges in the U.S.

The University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering ranks #11 among the country’s public universities in U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 Best Colleges rankings, rising one spot from #12 in 2022.

Convocation to Honor Faculty, Staff Accomplishments

Four Maryland Engineers among awardees from across campus

It's Getting Hot in Here

New Maryland Engineering video series asks engineering experts to explore science fact versus fiction in TV and film.

Introducing Maryland Engineering's New Chief Development Officer

Jennifer L. Schwartz will become the next Chief Development Officer & Assistant Dean for the A. James Clark School of Engineering on September 12, 2022.

Local nonprofit visits the SMART building and MATRIX lab

LEAP Forward shares the world of STEM with underrepresented youth

Extreme Drone Ops: Measuring Ice Packs

UAS Test Site teams up with NOAA to test use of drones in validating satellite imagery.

UMD, UMBC, ARL Announce Cooperative Agreement to Accelerate AI, Autonomy in Complex Environments

The agreement leverages Maryland's national leadership in engineering, robotics, computer science, operations research, modeling and simulation, and cybersecurity.