About Us

Professor Fierro holds an MSc. degree in control engineering from the University of Bradford, England, and a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to his tenure at UNM, he made significant contributions during a postdoctoral appointment at the General Robotics, Automation, Sensing & Perception (GRASP) Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania and as a faculty member at Oklahoma State University.

Dr. Fierro’s current research interests are multifaceted, encompassing advanced manipulation for on-orbit servicing, coordination of heterogeneous multi-agent systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). His work has garnered support from prestigious entities, including AFRL, AFOSR, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DOE), Sandia National Laboratories, and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC).

Research Focus: At the heart of our laboratory is a dedication to advancing knowledge in hybrid and embedded systems, heterogeneous multivehicle coordination, cooperative and distributed control of multi-agent systems, mobile sensor networks, and robotics. The AFRL-UNM Agile Manufacturing Laboratory is a hub for cutting-edge research funded by entities such as the Army Research Office, Air Force Research Labs, and NSF.

MARHES Laboratory: Dr. Fierro also directs ECE’s Multi-Agent, Robotics, Hybrid and Embedded Systems (MARHES) Laboratory, an interdisciplinary space dedicated to research and education in hybrid and embedded systems and robotics. As part of our commitment to education, we are actively involved in developing “Robotic Games” to engage children and foster an appreciation for science, math, and engineering.

Join us on a journey of innovation and exploration at the forefront of robotics and automation. We strive to make lasting contributions to academia, industry, and the community through our passion for research and education.