Ridha Ben Mrad

Ridha Ben Mrad is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto. His research interests include Mechatronics and Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), with a focus on the design of piezoceramic actuators and sensors, microactuators, microfluidic systems, MEMS fabrication, thin film piezoelectrics, and development of smart materials-based devices. He joined the University in 1997, having previously held research positions at the National Research Council of Canada and the Ford Research Laboratory. He received a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1994. His research has led to a number of patents and inventions, including 9 US patents/patent applications. He has supervised the research of over 55 graduate students and researchers.

Ridha Ben Mrad is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto, specializing in Mechatronics, MEMS, and Microfluidics. His research focuses on the development and modeling of piezoceramic actuators, including their hysteresis behavior, dynamic response, and applications in precision positioning systems. He has also contributed to the design and analysis of MEMS-based microactuators and microfluidic devices, emphasizing electrostatic and electrospray applications. His work explores the integration of advanced modeling techniques for signal analysis and power consumption prediction in active suspension systems. Mrad's research bridges mechanical engineering and electromechanics, addressing challenges in microscale actuation and fluid control.