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of Heikki Handroos – Panel Presenter
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eenranta University of Technology , Finland since 1993. Positions 1984-1992: Research Assistant, Researcher, Senior Assistant, Tampere Univ. of nology PROF HEIKKI HANDROOS – PANEL PRESENTER ation: M.Sc (Eng.), D.Sc (Tech.), Tampere University of Technology, Finland Prof Heikki Handroos – Panel Current position: Prof. of and Machine Automation and Head of Laboratory arch interests: range from modeling, simulation control ofPresenter mechatronic systems to robotics,of IntelProf Heikki Handroos – Panel Presenter ligentmachinery. Machines in Lappeenranta University of Technology , Finland since 1993. d transmission and mobile Positions 1984-1992: Research Assistant, Senior Assistant, position: Prof. of Machine Automation and Head ofinLaboratory Machines in as published aboutCurrent 240Past scientific journal and conference papers theResearcher, fieldofofIntelligent mechatronics, (130 TamCurrent position: Prof. ofofMachine Automation andsince Head1993. of Laboratory of Intelligent Machines in Lappeenranta University Technology , Finland pere Univ. of Technology PUS papers). Lappeenranta University of Technology , Finland since 1993.Senior Assistant, Tampere Univ. of Past Positions 1984-1992: Research Assistant, Researcher, Education: M.Sc (Eng.), D.Sc (Tech.), Tampere University of Technology, Finland Past Positions 1984-1992: Research Assistant, Researcher, Senior Assistant, Tampere Univ. of rvised 19 Doctoral Technology Dissertations Research interests: range from modeling, simulation and control of mechatronic Technology Education: M.Sc (Eng.), and D.Sc (Tech.), Tampere of (tot. Technology, Finland een responsible leader of academic industrial R&DUniversity projects > 15M€). systems to (Eng.), robotics, hybrid transmission mobile machinery. Education: M.Sc Tampere University ofand Technology, Finland Research interests: rangeD.Sc from(Tech.), modeling, simulation and control of mechatronic systems to robotics, under of MeVEA OyResearch and Haptronics Oy interests: range from modeling, andjournal control ofand mechatronic systems papers to robotics, Hetransmission has published about 240 simulation scientific conference in the field hybrid and mobile machinery. hybrid transmission and mobile machinery. ng Professor in University of Minnesota, National Defense Academypapers (Japan) of published mechatronics, (130 SCOPUS papers). He has about 240 scientific journal and conference in theand fieldSt of Petersburg mechatronics, (130 He has published about 240 scientific journal and conference papers in the field of mechatronics, (130 Supervised the Great Polytechnic Univ. SCOPUS papers). 19 Doctoral Dissertations SCOPUS papers). Supervised 19 Has been responsible leader of academic and industrial R&D projects (tot. > al Duties of Trust in ASME, IEEE and Dissertations GFPS Supervised 19Doctoral Doctoral Dissertations Has been responsible andindustrial industrialR&D R&Dprojects projects (tot. > 15M€). Has been responsibleleader leaderof of academic academic and (tot. > 15M€). 15M€). Co-founder ofofMeVEA Oy and Haptronics Oy Co-founder MeVEA Oy and Haptronics Oy Co-founder of MeVEA Oy and Haptronics Oy Visiting Professor NationalDefense Defense Academy (Japan) St Petersburg Visiting ProfessorininUniversity University of of Minnesota, Minnesota, National Academy (Japan) andand St Petersburg Visiting Professor inUniv. University of Minnesota, National Defense Academy (Japan) Peter the Great Peter the GreatPolytechnic PolytechnicUniv. andDuties St Petersburg Peter the Several Duties TrustininASME, ASME, IEEE and GFPS Several ofofTrust IEEE andGreat GFPS Polytechnic Univ. Several Duties of Trust in ASME, IEEE and GFPS
Dr.DR. David Marlin DAVID MARLIN––Panel PANEL Presenter PRESENTER
David Marlin studied physiology andPresenter computing at Stirling University in Scotland (UK) from 1978 to Dr. David Marlin – Panel Dr. David –andPanel Presenter David Marlin studied Marlin physiology computing at Stirling University in Scotland (UK)of from 1978 to 1981. He then trained with dressage rider coach JudyinHarvey the David Marlin studied physiology and computing and at Stirling University Scotland (Fellow (UK) from 1978 to British Horse Society 1981. He then trained withphysiology dressage rider and coach Judy Harvey (Fellow ofScotland the British Horse Society David Marlin studied and computing at Stirling University in (UK) from 1978 to 1981. He then trained with dressage rider and coach Judy (FEI) Harvey International (Fellow of the British Horse Society (FBHS) and Federation Equestre Internationale dressage judge. (FBHS) and Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) International dressage judge. He obtained hisHe obtained his 1981. He then trained with dressage rider and coach Judy Harvey (Fellow of the British Horse (FBHS) and Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) International dressage judge. He obtained his Society from Loughborough University inInternationale 1989 after 4after yearsInternational studying the responses ofresponses Thoroughbred PhDPhD from Loughborough University in 1989 4 years studying the of (FBHS) and Federation Equestre (FEI) dressage judge. He obtained hisThoroughbred PhD from Loughborough University in 1989 after 4 years studying the responses of Thoroughbred racehorses to exercise and training at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket. He worked for 3 years PhDto from University inthe 1989 after Trust 4 Health years studying responses Thoroughbred racehorses exercise training atAnimal Animal Trust the in He racehorses to Loughborough exerciseand and training at the Health in Newmarket. HeNewmarket. worked for 3ofyears in worked for 3 years in in Newmarket as equine exercise physiologist for racehorse trainer Luca Cumani. From 1993–1996 racehorses exercise and training at the Health Trust in Newmarket. He1993–1996 worked for years in 1993–1996 he Newmarket asto equine exercise physiologist forAnimal racehorse trainer Luca Cumani. From he3 From Newmarket as equine exercise physiologist for racehorse Luca Cumani. he undertook studies on thermoregulation and transport of horsestrainer in the build-up to the 1996 Atundertook studies on thermoregulation and transport of horses in the build-up to the 1996 Newmarket as equine exercise physiologist for racehorse trainer Luca Cumani. FromAtlanta 1993–1996 he lanta Olympic Games in conjunction with theand FEI. transport He was alsoof involved in in advising The Beijing Orundertook studies on thermoregulation horses the build-up to the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games in conjunction with the FEI. He was also involved in advising The Beijingto Organizing undertook studies on thermoregulation and transport of horses in the build-up the 1996 Atlanta ganizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG), the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG), the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Olympic Games in conjunction with the FEI. He was also involved in advising The Beijing Organizing Olympic Olympic Games inCommittee conjunction(IOC) with the also involved in advising The for Beijing Organizing International andFEI. the He FEIwas on air-conditioning and cooling horses at the International Olympic Committee andXXIX the FEI on air-conditioning and the cooling for horses atJockey the for the Games of the the Olympiad Hong Kong Club, Jockey Club, Committee forOlympic the Games of(IOC) XXIX Olympiad Hong Kong 2008 Committee Beijing Games. From 1990 until 2005 David(BOCOG), held(BOCOG), the position of the Senior Scientist and 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. From 1990 until 2005 David held the position ofand Senior Scientist and at the Olympic Committee (IOC) and theholds FEI onthe air-conditioning for horses HeadInternational of Physiology at Committee the Animal Health Trust. He academic positioncooling of Professor in PhysiInternational (IOC) and the FEIthe on air-conditioning and cooling for horses at the Head of Olympic Physiology at the Animal Health Trust. He holds academic position of Professor in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. From 1990 until 2005 David held the position of Senior Scientist and ology at Oklahoma State University. He is the author of over 200 scientific papers and book chapters. Physiology at Oklahoma State University. He is the author of over 200 scientific papers and book 2008David’s Beijing Olympic Games. From 1990 until 2005 David held the position of Senior Head of Physiology at the Animal Health Trust. He holds the academic position of Professor other affiliations and positions include past Chair of the International Conference on Equinein Scientist and chapters. David’s other affiliations and positions include past Chair of the International Conference on Physiology at Oklahoma State University. He Trust. is theExercise author of over the 200 scientific and book Exercise Physiology (ICEEP) editor ofHealth Comparative Physiology. He is thepapers founder of SciHead of Physiology at theand Animal He holds academic position of Professor in Equine Exercise Physiology (ICEEP) and editor of Comparative Exercise Physiology. He is the founder ence Supplements andother currently works as positions a consultant technology ininboth the human chapters. David’s affiliations and include past Chair ofcompanies International Conference on Physiology at Oklahoma State University. is to the ofthe over 200 scientific papers and book of Science Supplements and currently works as aHe consultant toauthor technology companies both the andhuman equine world whilst alsowhilst pursuing his editor own his research interestsinterests in nutrition, exercise Equine Exercise (ICEEP) and ofown Comparative Physiology. isphysiology, the founder and equinePhysiology also pursuing research Exercise in nutrition, He exercise chapters. David’s otherworld affiliations and positions include past Chair ofcompanies the International Conference on biomechanics, psychology and performance analysis. His current and recent projects involve climate of Science Supplements and currently works as a consultant to technology in both the physiology, biomechanics, psychology and performance analysis. His current and recent projects management atPhysiology the 2018 world World Equestrian Games, climate management for Tokyo 2020, testing of is the founder Equine Exercise (ICEEP) and editor of Exercise He human and equine also pursuing hisComparative own research in Physiology. nutrition, exercise involve climate management at whilst the 2018 World Equestrian Games, climate interests management for Tokyo protective boots, leg cooling methods and and research intoresearch function. physiology, psychology performance analysis. 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