Ahmad Kourani
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2
Total Citations
26
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About
Ahmad Kourani is a robotics researcher specializing in the control and modeling of tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems for marine applications. His work focuses on the intersection of aerial robotics and offshore engineering, particularly the precise manipulation of floating objects using quadrotor UAVs connected by cables. Kourani’s major contributions include the development of a three-dimensional model for a tethered UAV–buoy system, incorporating relative-positioning and directional surge velocity control—a foundational paper that has garnered 18 citations. He also advanced the bidirectional manipulation of buoys, upgrading the control system to enable a marine locomotive quadrotor to actively steer a floating buoy’s velocity, a step toward autonomous offshore operations. With a total of 26 citations across his most-cited works, Kourani’s research is gaining traction for its practical implications in ocean monitoring, search-and-rescue, and offshore infrastructure maintenance. His notable achievement lies in bridging aerial robotics with maritime dynamics, offering a novel approach to contact-based manipulation in challenging marine environments.
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- 2Bidirectional Manipulation of a Buoy With a Tethered Quadrotor UAV8 citations · 2021