Just announced, Mechanical Engineering faculty member, Dr. Robert Ambrose is honored with the prestigious title of University Distinguished Professor.
The University Distinguished Professor designation is bestowed upon faculty members who are preeminent in their fields and have made at least one transformational contribution or provided an intellectually substantial “leap forward” in their discipline. This is the highest faculty award attained at Texas A&M University.
Dr. Robert Ambrose joined the faculty in 2021, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering professor. With decades-long distinguished career, Ambrose previously served as the software, robotics and simulation division chief at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
A National Academy of Engineering member, Ambrose holds prestigious appointments as a recipient of the Governor's University Research Initiative grant program and The Texas A&M University System Chancellor's Research Initiative.
Ambrose's research focuses on robotic manipulation and mobility, particularly in space robotics. His vision for Texas A&M involves establishing it as a leading university for space robotics, capitalizing on the burgeoning opportunities in the field.
Ambrose is the director of Space and Robotics Initiatives for the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and will lead the Space Strategic Technical Institute for In-Space Operations, a groundbreaking multi-university and industry initiative funded by the U.S. Space Force to advance technologies for in-space operations. Read more about this research.
He is a founding member of the National Robotics Initiative and holds leadership positions in professional organizations like the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Robotics and Automation Society.
Congratulations Dr. Ambrose!!!
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