Oumar Barry

My team and I invented a mobile robot for vibration control, monitoring, and inspection of power lines. My invention is more than 10 times lighter and compact than a conventional robot. It is also multi-functional (i.e., it can prevent powerline failure, monitor the line, and inspect it as well) unlike conventional powerline robots. 

My research lies at the interface of vibrations and robotics.  I aim to create novel analysis, design, and control techniques for the discovery of emerging technologies with applications in smart grid, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

I earned my bachelors in engineering in 2008 and a masters in mechanical engineering in 2010 from Ryerson University. I received a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Toronto in 2014. I've worked as a design engineer for Hydro One Inc. from 2008 to 2015. I then went on to become an assistant professor at Central Michigan University until 2018 when I joined Virginia Tech as an assistant professor in the department of mechanical engineering.