Negar Mehr is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Her research focuses on creating algorithms and mathematical models for autonomous systems to interact safely and intelligently with humans and other autonomous systems. As AI advances, robots can handle more complex tasks, and the key to unlocking their full potential lies in their ability to operate safely and intelligently in unstructured environments alongside other agents. Dr. Mehr’s group aims to equip robots with such capabilities. Her research interests lie at the intersection of robotics, control theory, game theory, and machine learning. She has published in top robotics and control journals and conferences. Her research has had applications in various domains including space exploration, autonomous driving, UAVs, and assistive robots. She runs the Intelligent Control (ICON) lab where her group utilizes robotic hardware for verifying and testing their developed control algorithms.