Vedat Ulas, an undergraduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering (’28) and a researcher in the Temple Mechatronics Lab, has received a $1,000 scholarship from the Philadelphia Section of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) for the 2026–2027 academic year. The competitive award recognizes undergraduate students who demonstrate...
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This summer, five undergraduate researchers have been actively working on a diverse range of projects at the Mechatronics Lab. From developing new systems and building prototypes to troubleshooting, experimenting, attending conferences, teaching, and hosting K-12 students to help address community challenges, our students have engaged in research, education, and outreach....
Dr. Osman Sayginer presented two engineering education research papers at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2026 Annual Conference, held June 21 to 24 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A Cost-Effective Hands-On Learning Kit for Enhancing Engagement and Design Skills This work investigated the implementation of a low-cost, 3D printed...
Temple University Mechatronics Lab, Counter-UAV research team was proud to participate in the Tech Expo at the 2026 NDIA DVC Aerospace Conference on 6/9/2026, Advancing the Future Battlespace: Unmanned Aerial Systems and Counter-UAV Technologies. The team was honored to receive the Best Undergraduate Research Award as well as an...
Hannah Tugado and Santiago Troya earned the Best Visual Poster award at the ASME Philadelphia Section Banquet for their presentation on the Drone Mounted Air Quality Sensor System initiative. The project was developed as part of cOllab: Community Impact, a research and mentorship initiative within the Mechatronics Lab that connects...
The OWL-Sight Team, Connor Beck, Rocco Haeufgloeckner, and Henry Krumrine, showcased their work at the 2026 Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Howard Gittis Student Center on Main Campus at Temple University. The team presented a poster featuring preliminary results from their prototype...
Dr. Osman Sayginer has received a Community-Engaged Course Award from Temple University’s President’s Office of Community Impact & Civic Engagement, providing $2,500 in support for the development and delivery of a new special topics undergraduate course, Mechatronic Solutions for Community Impact, planned for Fall 2026. The course is designed to...
The Mechatronics Lab presented at the Educational Meeting organized by the Philadelphia Section of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE), held at Sandy Run Country Club in Oreland, Pennsylvania. Henry Krumrine and Jonah Tesler delivered a poster presentation titled “Listening to Failure: The Sound of a Failing Bearing.”...
2025 has been a remarkable year, especially because the Mechatronics Lab launched in the second half of the year. Even in this short time, we built meaningful momentum in teaching, student projects, community engagement, publications, and external support. Highlights of 2025 Teaching Presentation: “How Can GenAI Foster Interdisciplinary Research on...
As part of the OWL Project, the OWL Strike: Autonomous Drone Neutralization senior design team successfully presented their work in the Fall 2025 semester. The team members are Owen Pelonero, Gavin Buce, Danny Tropeano, and Andrew Freeman, shown from left to right in the picture above. In this project, OWL...
