robotics and mechatronics engineering

Applied Science and Manufacturing journal publishes Sattar’s research

Portrait photo of professor Siavash Sittar outside on front campus

“Effect of local meso-structure on mechanical variability and notch strength sensitivity in woven glass fiber polyamide composites”... READ MORE >>

Printing the future: Students and professors tackle real-world problems in their research

Two professors and two students looking at a laptop.

The project, led by professors Siavash Sattar and Peter Sheldon, investigates how the layout and structural design of 3D-printed fiber-reinforced polymer composites affect their mechanical and fracture behavior. ... READ MORE >>

Summer research exploring strength, flexibility in metal-based filaments

Andrew Hooks and professor Jonathan Skelton look and point at the College's 3D printer

Jonathan Skelton, Andrew Hooks ’27, and Kyle Thompson ’28 are studying a method of 3D printing that uses metal-based filaments for their 2025 Summer Research Program project. ... READ MORE >>

SciFest 2025 Recap: NASA engineer Moogega Cooper, Science Day, Maker Faire, and more

Randolph College’s 2025 Science Festival ran from March 27-30.... READ MORE >>

New robotics lab emphasizes collaboration and engagement

A student works with circuits during a robotics and mechatronics engineering course.

The lab includes a machine shop, teaching lab, faculty research lab, and offices. ... READ MORE >>

Randolph holds ribbon cutting for new robotics lab

Professor Jonathan Skelton looks on as a robotic arm cuts a yellow ribbon for an event to officially open Randolph's new robotics lab. A group of people watch through a window, smiling and taking photos.

A robotic arm performed the ribbon-cutting honors during a special ceremony.... READ MORE >>

Randolph announces three new undergraduate programs

Two students collaborate in the new robotics lab, with their computers in front of them

Cybersecurity, cognitive science, and mechanical engineering will launch next fall.... READ MORE >>

New faculty Q&A: Jonathan Skelton

Professor Jonathan Skelton poses for a portrait on front campus

Jonathan Skelton has worked in many fields—science and engineering among them—but teaching is his real passion.... READ MORE >>

Robotics and mechatronics engineering professor Siavash Sattar publishes research

Portrait photo of professor Siavash Sittar outside on front campus

His work appeared in the journal “Composite Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing.” ... READ MORE >>

New faculty Q&A: Siavash Sattar

Portrait photo of professor Siavash Sittar outside on front campus

Robotics and mechatronics engineering professor Siavash Sattar arrived at Randolph ready to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in what he calls a dynamic discipline. ... READ MORE >>