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Meaghan Charest-Finn
PhD., P.Eng

Assistant Professor

Department of Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Contact information

2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario L1G 0C5
Office: ENG 2024

905.721.8668 ext. 5797
905.721.3370 (fax)

meaghan.charest-finn@ontariotechu.ca

Research topics

  • Advanced automation of complex systems, Model Predictive Control algorithms, Intelligent architectures to automate multi-physics processes, Applied artificial learning methodologies

Education

  • Doctorate of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Canada, 2020
  • Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Canada, 2013
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Canada 2010
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, New Brunswick Community College Canada, 2006

Courses

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, undergraduate
  • Mechatronics Design, undergraduate
  • Actuators and Power Electronics, undergraduate
  • Industrial Automation, undergraduate
  • Capstone Supervision, undergraduate

Research and expertise

  • Model predictive controller and method with correction parameter to compensate for time lag (Awarded), Patent number: 10386796
  • Model Predictive Control Systems and Methods (PCT Application): International Application Number 17/907787
  • Industrial Process Optimization System and Method (PCT Application): International Application Number 17/187566

Publications and presentations

  • Selected publications and presentations
    Komarsofla A.K., Charest-Finn M., Nokleby S., & Pickard J.. A practical method for realistic simulation of non-point light sources in commonly used computer graphics software. IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon), (2024)

    Atherton J., Barber A., Cazes C., Grewal H., Vine A., & Charest-Finn M., Omni-directional conveyor system. Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers (CSME) - International Congress, (2024)

    Mohsini, S., Landori-Hoffmann D., Komarsofla A.K., Charest-Finn M., & Dubay R., Control of a Self Balancing Bicycle Robot using PID control tuned with linear regression. Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers (CSME) - International Congress, (2024)

    Komarsofla A.K., Charest-Finn, M., & Nokleby S., Autonomous Inspection of Steel Pipe Weld Lines Implementing Frequency Analysis Combined with YOLOv5. Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers (CSME) - International Congress, (2023)

    Charest M., Finn R., & Dubay R., Split Model MPC architecture for Complex Systems, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon), (2020)

    Charest, M., Dubay, R., & Finn, R., Integration of artificial intelligence in an injection moulding process for on-line process parameter adjustment. IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon), (2018)

    Wilson, J., Charest, M., & Dubay, R., Non-linear model predictive control schemes with application on a 2 link vertical robot manipulator. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Vol. 41, pp.23-30, (2016)

    Zhang, S., Dubay, R., & Charest, M., A principal component analysis model-based predictive controller for controlling part warpage in plastic injection molding. Expert Systems with Applications, Vol. 42 (6), pp.2919-2927, (2015)

    Charest, M., & Dubay, R., MPC enhancement for tracking of complex profiles–The basic technique. Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 33, pp.136-147, (2014)

    Dubay, R., Hassan, M., Li, C., & Charest, M., Finite element based model predictive control for active vibration suppression of a one-link flexible manipulator. ISA transactions, Vol. 53 (5), pp.1609-1619, (2014)

    Dubay, R., Hu, B., Hernandez, J. M., & Charest, M., Controlling Process Parameters during Plastication in Plastic Injection Moulding Using Model Predictive Control. Advances in Polymer Technology, Vol. 33 (S1). (2014)

    Charest, M., Dubay, R., & Everett, S., Complex trajectory tracking using MPC with prediction adjustment. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), (2013)

    Charest, M., Dubay, R., & Hernandez, J.M., Cavity Peak Pressure Control During Packing Using Model Predictive Control Theory. In Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) - ANTEC, (2011)

    Charest, M., Dubay, R., & Hernandez, J.M., A New Method for Controlling the Barrel Temperature in an Injection Molding Machine. Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) - ANTEC, (2010)