Dr. Taher Deemyad received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering & Applied Science with a focus on Robotics and Autonomous Systems from Idaho State University. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Idaho State University and is the Director of the ISU Robotics Lab. Dr. Deemyad's research interests encompass Autonomous Systems, Navigation, Obstacle Avoidance Systems, Image Processing, Designing Novel Mechanisms for Industrial and Agricultural Purposes, Automation, Optimization, and Kinematics and Dynamics of Serial and Parallel Manipulators. His work involves developing innovative robotic solutions, including advanced grasping mechanisms, autonomous ground vehicles, and collaborative multi-robot systems. Dr. Deemyad has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, holds several patents, and actively collaborates with researchers at Idaho National Laboratory and international institutions. He is dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through interdisciplinary research and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.