M. Khalid Jawed, Ph.D.

M. Khalid Jawed, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on the intersection of mechanics, robotics, machine learning, and computer graphics, with an emphasis on creating robots and smart structures using mechanics and exploring the mechanics behind advanced materials and biological locomotion. His work includes robotics and automation for precision agriculture, and he is affiliated with the Structures-Computer Interaction Lab. Dr. Jawed's research is supported by various grants and has been featured in multiple publications and news outlets.

M. Khalid Jawed is a researcher at UCLA focusing on solid and structural mechanics, robotics, and physics-assisted machine learning. His work explores the development of soft robots using shape memory alloy actuators, dynamic simulation of articulated soft robots, and biomimetic locomotion. Jawed also investigates elastic rod mechanics, including coiling and form finding in elastic gridshells. His research integrates robotics with machine learning for applications in precision farming and autonomous navigation. Additionally, he examines the mechanics of elastic knots and the behavior of flexible rods in viscous fluids. His contributions span both fundamental mechanics and applied robotics, emphasizing the intersection of physics and engineering.