Associate Professor

Marine Robots, Biomimicry Analysis, Unconventional Propulsion, Hydrodynamic Modeling, Autonomous Systems and Control, Distributed Fluid Sensing, Coupled Autonomous Systems

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Professional Interests and Expertise

  • Marine Robotics
  • Unconventional Propulsion
  • Biomimicry Analysis
  • Hydrodynamic Modeling
  • Autonomous Systems and Control
  • Distributed Fluid Sensing
  • Coupled Autonomous Systems

Professional Preparation

  • Ph.D. (2012), Aerospace Engineering Sciences,
    University of Colorado (Boulder), “Modeling and thrust optimization of a
    bio-inspired pulsatile jet thruster”
  • B.S. (2006), Aerospace Engineering Sciences,
    University of Colorado (Boulder)

Appointments

  • Assistant Professor (2019–Present)
    University of Hawaii, Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering
  • Research Scientist (2016–2019)
    University of Florida, Networked Autonomous Systems Laboratory
  • Post-Doctoral Researcher (2012–2016)
    University of Florida

Awards & Honors

  • Featured Cover article of Nature Machine
    Intelligence (April 2019)
  • Dean’s List (2003,2004)

Publications

Book Chapter

M. Krieg and K. Mohseni. Application of zero-net mass-flux actuators for propulsion: Biology and engineering. In K. Mohseni and R. Mittal, editors, Synthetic Jets: Fundamentals and Applications, pages 329–555. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, USA, 2014.

Robotics and Control Journals

M. Krieg and K. Mohseni. Dynamic modeling and control of biologically inspired vortex ring thrusters for underwater robot locomotion. IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 26(3):542–554, 2010.

M. Krieg and K. Mohseni. Thrust characterization of pulsatile vortex ring generators for locomotion of underwater robots. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 33(2):123–132, 2008.

M. Krieg, P. Klein, R. Hodgkinson, and K. Mohseni. A hybrid class underwater vehicle: Bioinspired propulsion, embedded system, and acoustic communication and localization system. Marine Technology Society Journal: Special Edition on Biomimetics and Marine Technology, 45(4):153–164, 2011.

M. Krieg, K. Nelson, J. Eisele , and K. Mohseni. Bioinspired Jet Propulsion for Disturbance Rejection of Marine Robots. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 3(3):2378-2385, 2018.

M. Krieg, K. Nelson, and K. Mohseni. Distributed sensing for fluid disturbance compensation and motion control of intelligent robots. Nature Machine Intelligence, 1(4):216-224, 2019. (Featured Cover Article)

Fluid Dynamics Journals

M. Krieg and K. Mohseni. Pressure and work analysis of unsteady, deformable, axisymmetric, jet producing cavity bodies. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 769:337–368, 2015.

M. Krieg and K. Mohseni. Modelling circulation, impulse and kinetic energy of starting jets with non-zero radial velocity. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 719:488–526, 2013.

M. Krieg and K. Mohseni. On approximating the translational velocity of vortex rings. ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, 135(12):124501(1–6), 2013.

Biomimicry and Mechanics Journals

M. Krieg and K. Mohseni. New perspectives on collagen fibers in the squid mantle. Journal of Morphology, 273(6):586–595, 2012.

M. Krieg, I. Sledge, and K. Mohseni. Design considerations for an underwater soft-robot inspired from marine invertebrates. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 10(6):065004, 2015.

I. Sledge, M. Krieg, D. Lipinski, and K. Mohseni. Identifying and modeling motion primitives for the hydromedusae Sarsia tubulosa and Aequorea victoria. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 10(6):066001, 2015.

M. Krieg and K. Mohseni. Relative planar strain control and minimizing deformation work in elastomeric sheets via reinforcing fiber arrays. Composites: Science and Technology, 142:50-64, 2017.

Courses Taught

  • ORE 411: Buoyancy and Stability (2019)