HELLO, MY NAME IS

Hesam Mojtahedi

Robotics PhD student

hmojtahedi@ucsd.edu​
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About Me

I am a robotics researcher and PhD student at UC San Diego, honored to be supervised by Professor Henrik I. Christensen as I explore the future of autonomous systems.

I design intelligent solutions for perception, mapping, and optimization-driven robotic algorithms.

With hands-on experience in robotics research, I specialize in multi-sensor fusion, mapping, system integration, and optimization-based algorithm design. My work combines LiDAR, radar, and camera data to build accurate, scalable environmental maps, while leveraging optimization theory to develop innovative, efficient solutions for complex robotic challenges.
I collaborate with academic teams and industry partners to tackle the hardest problems in autonomous mobility, bridging the gap between cutting-edge algorithms and real-world deployment. Whether it’s improving perception pipelines, advancing mapping techniques, or crafting optimization frameworks that push performance limits, I approach each project with precision, curiosity, and a focus on impactful results.

What I Do

Perception & Sensor Fusion

I develop algorithms that combine LiDAR, radar, and camera data to create a robust understanding of the environment, enabling safe and reliable autonomous navigation in complex scenarios.

Mapping​

I design mapping systems that capture, process, and represent real-world environments with high accuracy, from HD map generation to scalable scene representations for autonomous vehicles and robotics.

Optimization-Based System Integration

I integrate hardware, software, and advanced optimization methods into cohesive, high-performance robotic systems, ensuring research innovations become efficient, deployable solutions.

Education

2022-

University of California, San Diego

PhD in Robotics
2017-2022

University of Tehran

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B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Minor in Computer Science

Experience

2022-

University of California, San Diego

Research Assistant

Sep 2024-Dec 2024

Bosch USA

Research Intern

Skills

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Robot Perception & Mapping
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Python
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ROS
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System integration

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