Giorgos Mamakoukas

About Me

A goal-driven and an enthusiastic team player with extensive research, teaching, and leadership experience. Interested in science/tech, research & management.

Location

Chicago, IL
Education
    Northwestern University
    August 2014 - May 2019
    degree
    Ph.D
    major
    Mechanical Engineering
    coursework
    Robotic Manipulation
    Theory of Machines – Dynamics
    Introduction to Quantum Physics
    Optics Wave Phenomena (with Lab)
    Electromagnetic Theory
    Mechanics
    Differential Equations
    Imperative Prob. Solving & Data Structure (C language)
    Computational Methods for Engineering Design
    Mechanics of Continua
    Advanced Laboratory
    Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
    Solid State (with Lab)
    Modern Physics (with Lab)
    Linear Algebra
Work Experience
    Center of Robotics and Biosystems
    Robotics Researcher
    New York City, NY, United States, 10075
    September 2014 - present
    company
    Center of Robotics and Biosystems
    title
    Robotics Researcher
    overview
    Machine Learning Algorithms for Prediction and Control (2 Publications) • Created algorithm to ensure optimal and stable data-driven system identification and improve long-horizon accuracy • Implemented and improved real-time data-driven control of robotic systems in simulation and experiments • Developed novel simulations to assess the effectiveness and accuracy of predicting models Data-Driven Control of Robotic Fish (3 Publications) • Created technique to quantify and bound the model accuracy of data-driven models using Python & MATLAB • Cleaned and analyzed real data and performed error analysis to assess and improve model performance • Employed algorithms on robotic fish for experimental tracking in disturbance using C++ • Led collaboration with Michigan State University to on-site troubleshoot and consult their experiments with robotic fish Real-Time Optimal Control of Nonlinear Systems (7 Publications) • Investigated and advanced nonlinear optimization and control algorithms • Developed feedback algorithms using C++ software for guaranteed collision-free locomotion of robots
    Math Lab, Grinnell College
    Math Tutor
    August 2011 - May 2014
    InstaEdu
    Physics Mentor
    August 2011 - May 2014
    Physics Department, Grinnell College
    Physics Tutor
    August 2011 - May 2014
    Caltech
    Researcher
    June 2013 - August 2013
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Passion

Goal-driven projects, team-based efforts, making an impact, mentoring others and personal growth.

Skills
Languages
EnglishGermanGreek
Technical skills
cc++latexlinuxmathematicamatlabpython
Skills
LeadershipMentoringPresentation SkillsResearchTeachingTime ManagementWriting Skills
Leadership
    Grinnell College
    Supervisor of Teaching Assistants
    August 2013 - May 2014
    Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Society (Northwestern University)
    President
    September 2016 - February 2018
    Brady Scholars Program
    Brady Scholars Fellow
    May 2016 - June 2019
    Rainbow Camp
    Students Educational Policy Committee
Hobbies
Soccer
Hiking
Chess
Videos