The Department of Applied Computing is pleased to welcome Amna Mazen, an assistant professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Applied Computing and the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology.
With a robust background in electrical engineering and robotics and over ten years of teaching experience at the University of Detroit Mercy and Fayoum University, Mazen has developed expertise in mobile and manipulator robots, specializing in ROS (Robot Operating System), deep learning, and computer vision.
She says her interest in these topics stem from the desire to use robots to assist humans in performing tasks that enhance their quality of life.
Mazen’s academic journey and professional experiences reflect a strong commitment to advancing research and education, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary applications that bridge computing and engineering.
She says she was drawn to Michigan Tech because it is ranked as a top university in Michigan for mechatronics, robotics, and automation. She was also impressed that MTU is a FANUC-certified institution with state-of-the-art laboratories. FANUC provides automation products and services such as robotics and computer numerical control wireless systems.
For Mazen, teaching allows her to be creative through course design, developing new teaching methods, and integrating innovative technologies. She says teaching’s most rewarding aspect is seeing students achieve their goals knowing she played a part in their success.
“I enjoy interacting with students, hearing their perspectives, and discussing ideas,” Mazen says, adding that she motivates her students by incorporating hands-on experiments with robots, allowing them to implement theoretical concepts practically.
In the spring 2025 semester, Mazen will teach Applied Machine Learning (EET 4501) and Digital Twins (MET4355).
In recent research, Mazen developed a warehouse robot system that mimics human capabilities by integrating advanced computer vision technologies using YOLOv5, a mobile robot, and a robotic arm.
She explains that the YOLOv5 algorithm is used for object detection and size estimation, enabling the system to classify goods-containing boxes into small, medium, and large categories. These classified goods are then delivered to predetermined locations by the mobile robot, with the robotic arm handling the placement of boxes based on size.
Mazen has a PhD in Robotics from University of Detroit Mercy, a MS in Automatic Control and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Fayoum University, Egypt.
Learn more about Amna Mazen on her faculty profile.
The Michigan Tech College of Computing, established in 2019, is the first academic unit in Michigan dedicated solely to computing, and one of only a handful such academic units in the United States. The college is composed of two academic departments. Department of Computer Science bachelor of science degree programs are in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering; master of science programs are in applied computer science, cybersecurity, and data science; and a doctoral program is in computer science. Department of Applied Computing bachelor of science degree programs are in cybersecurity, electrical engineering technology, information technology, and mechatronics; master of science degree programs are in health informatics and mechatronics; and a doctoral program is in computational science and engineering.
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