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Jaho Seo
PhD, PEng

Associate Professor

Construction Equipment Engineer (Korean)

Department of Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Dr. Seo's area of research focuses on control, sensing, and safety algorithms for autonomous/automation mobile machines and systems and route optimization for specialty vehicles such as snowplowing/sweeping/waste collection trucks and autonomous tractors

Languages
English, Korean

Contact expert

Jaho.Seo@ontariotechu.ca
905.721.8668 ext. 7341

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Areas of expertise


  • PhD (Mechanical Engineering) University of Waterloo 2011
  • M.Ing (MSc in Mechanical Engineering) École de Technologie Supérieure, Montreal 2006
  • BSc (Agricultural Machinery & Process Engineering) Seoul National University, Korea 1999
  • Autonomous Excavation and Dust-filtering for LiDAR, 2022 AKCSE Seminar Series, AKCSE (Association of Korean-
    Canadian Scientists and Engineers), Dec 1, 2022, Online, Canada.
  • Development of path planning and tracking algorithm for an autonomous tractor based on HIL verification, KITECHAKSCE
    International Join Research Presentation, July 6, 2022, CKC 2022 Conference, Niagara.
  • Development of AI-based technologies to identify experienced operators’ work patterns in autonomous excavation,
    Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) Forum (Advanced machinery field), July 6, 2022, CKC 2022
    Conference, Niagara.
  •  Development of fusion sensing techniques to detect digging ground and surroundings for autonomous excavation,
    Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) Forum (Advanced machinery field), July 6, 2022, CKC 2022
    Conference, Niagara.
  • Development of a universal BMS technology for small construction and agricultural machinery, Korea Evaluation
    Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) Forum (Advanced machinery field), Sep 1, 2021, online.
  • Design and development of a modular indoor food production system for the cultivation of lefay greens, 2021
    NAEIST(New Agricultural Environment Innovated by Smart Technologies) International Conference, July 15, 2021,
    Daejeon, Chungnam National University.
  • Development of routing optimization strategies for City’s efficient snowplow operations, Nov 10, 2020, City of
    Oshawa.
  • Snowplow Route Optimization Project, Aug 18, 2020, Municipality of Clarington.
  • A study on the exploration of AI-based sensor convergence technology for self-driving and unmanned operations
    of special purpose vehicles, Sep 2, 2020, 2020 Canada-Korea Conference on Science and Technology (KIMM-AKCSE
    International Joint Research Proposal Presentation, Online), Kananaskis, AB, Canada.
  • Research collaboration between City of Oshawa and Ontario Tech University, Feb 19, 2020, City of Oshawa.
  • Design and development of a sensing platform to detect and classify road surface conditions, supervised capstone
    project students, Jan 13, 2020, City of Oshawa.
  • Automatic blade control and safety monitoring system for damage/compliant-free snowplows using artificial
    intelligence techniques, Apr 8, 2019, City of Oshawa.
  • Autonomous vehicle and electro-hydraulic control, Feb 13, 2019, UOIT IEEE Mechatronics Research Night, Oshawa.
  • Study on tire-state diagnosis and prognosis technologies for improving system reliability of heavy-duty vehicles,
    Dec 7, 2018, KIMM-AKCSE Collaborative Forum and Sponsored Research Seminar, KIMM, South Korea.
  • Study on tire-state diagnosis and prognosis technologies for improving system reliability of heavy-duty vehicles,
    June 17, 2018, 2018 Canada-Korea Conference on Science and Technology (KIMM-Canada Cooperative Development
    Program), Vancouver.
  • Smart safety control for mobile construction equipment, Feb 7, 2018, UOIT IEEE Mechatronics Research Night,
    Oshawa.
  • Safety education about farm equipment, its rental business, and precision agriculture, Feb. 24, 2017, Gyeongggi-do
    Agricultural Research & Extension Services, Korea.
  • Development of work safety control for mobile vehicle, Feb. 08, 2017, Department of Agricultural Engineering,
    National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Korea
  • Application of robot technology to agriculture, Oct. 12, 2016, Capacity Building Division, Rural Development
    Administration, Korea.
  • Development of smarter mobile working system for improving safety and reliability, Dec. 14, 2015, Department of
    Convergence System Engineering, Chungnam National University, Korea.
  • Dynamic system and control, Sep. 16, 2015, School of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Korea.
  • Hardware-in-the-loop systems, Nov. 26, 2014, Department of Biosystems Machinery Engineering, Chungnam
    National University, Korea.
  • Biosystem control 2, Nov. 28, 2013, Department of Biosystems Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National
    University, Korea.
  • Biosystem control 1, Dec. 6, 2012, Department of Biosystems Machinery Engineering, Chungnam National
    University, Korea.
  • Oh, K., and Seo, J., Development of a sliding mode control-based path tracking algorithm with model-free adaptive feedback action for autonomous vehicles, Sensors, 2022 (Dec), accepted.
  • Parsons, T., Hanafi Sheikhha, F., Ahmadi Khiyavi, O., Seo, J., Kim, W., and Lee, S., Optimal path generation with
    obstacle avoidance and sub-field connection for an autonomous tractor, Agriculture, 2023, 13(1), 56, DOI:10.3390/agriculture13010056.
  • Rasul, A., Seo, J., Xu, S., Kwon, T., MacLean, J., and Brown, C., Optimization of snowplow routes for real-world conditions, Sustainability, 2022 (Oct), vol. 14(20), 13130, DOI:10.3390/su142013130.
  • Min, A., Nguyen, N., Howatt, L., Tavares, M., and Seo, J., Aeroponic systems design: considerations and challenges, Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 2022 (Sep), doi: 10.4081/jae.2022.1387 (online).
  • Afzalaghaeinaeini, A., Seo, J., Lee, D., and Lee, H., Design of dust filtering algorithms for LiDAR sensors using intensity and range information in off-road vehicles, Sensors, 2022 (May), vol. 22(11), 4051, DOI:10.3390/s22114051.
  • Oh, K., and Seo, J., Development of an adaptive and weighted model predictive control algorithm for autonomous
    driving with disturbance estimation and grey prediction, IEEE Access, 2022 (Mar), vol 10, page 35251-35264, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3163309.
  • Oh, K., and Seo, J., Sensitivity-based model-free adaptive displacement and velocity control algorithms for unknown single-input multi-output systems with recursive least squares, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2021 (Oct), vol. 35 (11), pp. 5173~5185, DOI: 10.1007/s12206-021-1035-9.
  • Reginald, N., Seo, J., and Cha, M., Integrative tracking control strategy for robotic excavation, International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 2021 (Oct), vol. 19(10), pp. 3435-3450, DOI: 10.1007/s12555-020-0595-2.
  • Rasul, A., Seo, J., and Khajepour, A., Development of sensing algorithms for object tracking and predictive safety evaluation of autonomous excavators, Appl. Sci., 2021 (July), vol. 11(14), 6366, DOI: 10.3390/app11146366.
  • Rasul, A., Seo, J., and Khajepour, A., Development of integrative methodologies for effective excavation progress monitoring, Sensors, 2021 (Jan 7), vol. 21(2), 364. DOI: 10.3390/s21020364.
  • Choi, K., Oh, J., Kim, H., Han, H., Park, J., Lee, G., Seo, J., and Park, Y., Experimental study on the dynamic characteristics of hydro-pneumatic semi-active suspensions for agricultural tractor cabins, Applied Science, 2020 (Dec 16), vol. 10(24), DOI: 10.3390/app10248992.
  • Oh, K., and Seo, J., Recursive least squares based sliding mode approach for position control of DC motors with selftuning
    rule, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2020 (Dec 1), vol.34(12), pp. 5223~5237, DOI: 10.1007/s12206-020-1124-1.
  • Seo, J., Oh, K., and Noh, H., Development of MPC-based steering control algorithms with human driver model and evaluation of steering performance for an all-terrain crane, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2019 (June 21), DOI: 10.1177/1687814019859783.
  • Kim, J., Seo, J., and Lim, J., Novel modal methods for transient analysis with a reduced order model based on enhanced Craig-Bampton formulation, Applied Mathematics and Computation, 2019 (Mar.), vols. 344–345, pp. 30-45, DOI: 10.1016/j.amc.2018.09.070.
  • Oh, K., Kim, H., Seo, J., Cha, M., Lee, G., and Yi, K., Development and evaluation of advanced safety algorithms for
    excavator using virtual reality, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2019 (Mar. 1), vol. 33(3), pp. 1381~1390, DOI: 10.1007/s12206-019-0239-8.
  • Oh, K., Seo, J., and Lee, G., Phase portrait analysis based safety control for excavator using adaptive sliding mode
    control algorithm, Journal of Drive and Control, 2018 (Sep. 1), vol. 15(3), pp. 8-13, DOI: 10.7839/ksfc.2018.15.3.008,
    ISSN 2234-8328.
  • Oh, K. and Seo, J., Inertial parameter estimation of an excavator with adaptive updating rule using performance
    analysis of Kalman filter, International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 2018 (June 1), vol.16(3), pp. 1226-
    1238. DOI: 10.1007/s12555-017-0087-1.
  • Oh, K., Park, S., Seo, J., Kim, J., Park, J., Lee, G., and Yi, K., Development of a predictive safety control algorithm
    using laser scanners for excavators on construction sites, Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2018 (Mar. 27), pp. 1-23,
    DOI: 10.1177/0954407018764046.
  • Oh, K. and Seo, J., Adaptive model free speed control algorithm of DC motors based on recursive least-squares
    with forgetting factor, Journal of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering, 2018 (Mar. 1), vol. 35(3), pp. 1-8, DOI:
    10.7736/KSPE.2018.35.3.1, ISSN 1225-9071.
  • Oh, K. and Seo, J., Model predictive control-based approach for assist wheel control of a multi-axle crane to
    improve steering efficiency and dynamic stability, Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2018 (Feb. 23), pp. 1-13, DOI:
    10.1177/0954407018756557.
  • Oh, K., Yi, K., Seo, J., Kim, Y., and Lee, G., Online estimation of rotational inertia of an excavator based on recursive
    least squares with multiple forgetting, Journal of Drive and Control, 2017 (Sep. 1), vol. 14(3), pp. 40-49, DOI:
    10.7839/ksfc.2017.14.3.001, ISSN 2234-8328.
  • Oh, K., Seo, J., Park, Y., and Yi, K., Stability assist wheel control of multi-axle all terrain crane using RLS algorithms
    with forgetting, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2017 (Sep. 1), vol. 31(9), pp. 4435-4446, DOI:
    10.1007/s12206-017-0844-3.
  • Oh, K., Seo, J., Kim, J., and Yi, K., MPC-based Approach to optimized steering for minimum turning radius and
    efficient steering of multi-axle crane, International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 2017 (Aug. 1), vol.
    15(4), pp. 1799-1813, DOI:10.1007/s12555-015-0472-6.
  • Oh, K. and Seo, J., Sliding mode observer-based fault detection algorithm for steering input of all-terrain crane,
    Journal of Drive and Control, 2017 (June 1), vol. 14(2), pp. 30-36, DOI: 10.7839/ksfc.2017.14.2.030, ISSN 2234-8328.
  • Seo, J., Lee, G., and Oh, K., Development of steering control algorithms for all terrain crane and performance
    verification based on real-time co-simulation, Trans. Korean Soc. Mech. Eng. A, 2017 (May 1), vol. 41(5), pp. 367-374,
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3795/KSME-A.2017.41.5.367, ISSN 1226-4873.
  • Oh, K. and Seo, J., Adaptive model free control based steering control algorithm for multi-axle all-terrain crane
    using recursive least-squares with forgetting, Journal of Drive and Control, 2017 (June 1), vol. 14(2), pp. 16-22, DOI:
    10.7839/ksfc.2017.14.2.016, ISSN 2234-8328.
  • Oh, K. and Seo, J., Development of automatic steering control algorithm based on MPC with disturbance observer
    for all-terrain crane, Journal of Drive and Control, 2017 (June 1), vol. 14(2), pp. 9-15, DOI: 10.7839/ksfc.2017.14.2.009,
    ISSN 2234-8328.
  • Oh, K., Yun, S., Ko, K., Ha, S., Kim, P., Seo, J., and Yi, K., Gear ratio and shift schedule optimization of wheel loader
    transmission for performance and energy efficiency, Automation in Construction, 2016 (June. 11), vol. 69, pp. 89-101,
    DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2016.06.004, ISSN: 0926-5805.
  • Oh, K., Park, S., Seo, J., Lee, G., and Yi, K., Laser scanner based stochastic and predictive working risk assessment
    algorithm for excavators, Journal of Drive and Control, 2016 (Dec. 1), vol. 13(4), pp. 14-22,
    DOI:10.7839/ksfc.2016.13.4.014, ISSN 2234-8328.
  • Seo, J., Noh, D., Lee, G., and Jang, J., A percussion performance analysis for rock-drill drifter through simulation
    modeling and experimental validation, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, 2016 (Feb. 1),
    vol. 17(2), pp 163-170, DOI: 10.1007/s12541-016-0021-0, ISSN 2234-7593.
  • Oh, M., Seo, J. and Jung, S., Implementation of position and force control by modelling of a miniatured excavator,
    Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems, 2016 (Dec. 1), vol. 22(12), pp. 1034-1039,
    DOI:10.5302/J.ICROS.2016.16.0081, ISSN:1976-5622.
  • Oh, K., Yun, S., Ko, K., Kim, P., Seo, J., and Yi, K., An investigation of energy efficiency of wheel loader with
    advanced powertrain: automated manual transmission, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2016 (Jul. 1),
    vol. 30(7), pp. 2933-2940, DOI: 10.1007/s12206-016-0602-y, ISSN 1738-494X.
  • Oh, K., Seo, J., and Lee, G., Model predictive safety evaluation algorithm for excavators using RLS estimation of
    rotational inertia, Journal of Drive and Control, 2016 (Dec. 1), vol. 13(4) pp. 59-67, DOI: 10.7839/ksfc.2016.13.4.059,
    ISSN 2234-8328.
  • Kim, D., Nam, Y., Seo, J., and Jang, J., Development and verification of analytical model of a RHINO valve for 21-ton
    electric excavator, Journal of Drive and Control, 2015 (Sep. 1), vol. 12(3), pp. 52-59, DOI:10.7839/ksfc.2015.12.3.052,
    ISSN 2234-8328.
  • Choi, K., Seo, J., Nam, Y., and Kim, K., Energy-saving in excavators with application of independent metering valve,
    Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2015 (Jan. 1), vol. 29(1), pp. 387-395, DOI: 10.1007/s12206-014-1245-
    5, ISSN 1738-494X.
  • Seo, J., Park, J., and Kim, H., Experimental evaluation of percussion performance for rock-drill drifter, Journal of
    Biosystems Engineering, 2015 (Mar. 1), vol. 40(1), pp. 1-9, DOI: 10.5307/JBE.2015.40.1.001, ISSN 1738-1266.
  • Noh, D., Seo, J., Park, J., and Jang, J., Analysis of drifter’s critical performance factors using its hydraulic analysis
    model, Journal of the Korea Society for Simulation, 2014 (Sep. 30), vol. 23(3), pp. 33-40, DOI:
    10.9709/JKSS.2014.23.3.033, ISSN 1225-5904.
  • Seo, J., Khajepour, A., and Huissoon, J., Comprehensive online control strategies for plastic injection moulding
    process, ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 2014 (Aug. 1), vol. 136(4), pp. 041009-1~10,
    DOI:10.1115/1.4027491, ISSN: 1087-1357.
  • Seo, J., Khajepour, A., and Huissoon, J., Thermal management in laminated die system, International Journal of
    Control, Automation and Systems, 2014 (June 24), vol. 12(4), pp. 794-804, DOI:10.1007/s12555-013-0348-6, ISSN:1598-
    6446.
  • Noh, D., Jang, J., Seo, J., Kim, H and Park, J., Development of drifter’s hydraulic system model and its validation,
    Journal of the Korean Society for Fluid Power & Construction Equipment, 2014 (Sep. 1), vol. 11(3), pp. 14-21, DOI:
    10.7839/ksfc.2014.11.3.014, ISSN 2234-8328.
  • Oh, K., Kim, H., Yi, K, Ko, K., Kim, P., and Seo, J., Energy flow analysis of working and driving system of a wheel
    loader, Journal of the Korean Society for Fluid Power & Construction Equipment, 2014 (June 1), vol.11(2), pp. 22-29,
    ISSN (print) 2234-8328.
  • Seo, J., Khajepour, A., and Huissoon, J., Optimal sensor location in laminated die system, ASME Journal of Dynamic
    Systems, Measurement and Control, 2012 (Jan. 12), vol.134(2), DOI:10.1115/1.4005035, ISSN: 0022-0434.
  • Kim, J., Seo, J., Batish, A., and Bhattacharya, A., Effect of process parameters in resistance micro-welding of
    stainless steel cross wire using fractional factorial experimental design, International Journal of Manufacturing
    Research, 2011 (Jul. 11), vol. 6(3), pp. 290 -303, DOI:10.1504/IJMR.2011.041131, ISSN: 1750-0605.
  • Seo, J., Khajepour, A., and Huissoon, J., Identification of die thermal dynamics using neural networks, ASME Journal
    of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, 2011 (Nov. 11), vol.133(6), DOI:10.1115/1.4004045, ISSN: 0022-0434.
  • Seo, J., Venugopal, R., and Kenné, J., Feedback linearization based control of a rotational hydraulic drive, Control
    Engineering Practice, 2007 (Dec. 1), vol. 15, pp. 1495-1507. ISSN: 0967-0661.
  • Best Conference Paper Award, The 5th Conference on IT Convergence Technology of The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, Development of steering control algorithms and performance verification for all-terrain crane, 2016.

  • Best Conference Paper Award, 2015 Autumn Conference on Drive and Control, Optimal steering of all-terrain cranes with MPC method, 2015.

  • Best Conference Paper Award, The 4th Conference on IT Convergence Technology of The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, Modeling and analysis on the hydraulic steering system of all-terrain cranes, 2015.

  • KIMM Technical Support Award, Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials, 2015.

  • Best Conference Paper Award, The 3rd Conference on IT Convergence Technology of The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, A Simulation study of path planning and tracking for autonomous wheel loader, 2014.

  • Graduate Research Studentship, University of Waterloo, 2011.

  • Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant Excellence Award (Best TA), University of Waterloo, 2011.

  • University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship, 2009-2011.

  • Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant Excellence Award (Best TA), University of Waterloo, 2010.

  • Ontario Graduate Scholarship, 2008-2009.

  • President's Graduate Scholarship, University of Waterloo, 2008-2009.
  •  2019 – Present: Committee Member, Global Technology Advisory Group, Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology

  • 2019 – Present: Committee Member, Technical Committee on Transportation Systems of the CSME, Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering

  • 2019 – Present: Editorial Board Member, Journal of Biosystems Engineering

  • 2019 – Present: Finance Director, Executive Committee for the Greater Toronto and Lake Ontario Chapter of the Association of Korean-Canadian Scientists and Engineers (AKCSE)
Undergraduate Courses
  • Microprocessors and Digital Systems (METE 3350U), Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, and Winter 2023, Teaching, Ontario Tech University.

  • Capstone Design Course, Fall 2019-present, Supervision of the following projects, Ontario Tech University

  • Sensors and Instrumentation (METE 3200U), Winter 2019 and Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, and Winter 2023, Course and lab development and teaching, Ontario Tech University.

  • Statics (MECE 2230U)- Section 01 and 08, Fall 2018, Course coordinator and teaching, Ontario Tech University.

  • Statics (MECE 2230U)- Section 07, Fall 2017, Teaching, Ontario Tech University.

  • Kinematics of Machinery, 2017/03/01 -2017/06/17, Teaching lectures and provision of SW training sessions, Chungnam National University (South Korea).

  • Engineering Measurements for Biosystems & Exercise, 2017/03/01 -2017/06/17, Teaching lectures and provision of SW training sessions, Chungnam National University (South Korea).

  • Introduction to Biosystem's Advanced Technologies, 2017/03/01 -2017/06/17, Course development and teaching, Chungnam National University (South Korea).

  • Biosystems Robot Engineering, 2016/09/01 -2016/12/17, Teaching, Chungnam National University (South Korea).

Graduate Courses
  • Advanced Fluid Power Control and Simulation (ENGR 5946G), Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, and Summer 2022, Teaching lectures and provision of SW training sessions, Ontario Tech Univ.

  • Research in Agricultural Convergence Systems, 2017/03/01 -2017/06/17, Teaching lectures and provision of SW training sessions, Chungnam National University (South Korea).

  • Agricultural Robotics, 2016/09/01 -2016/12/17, Teaching, Chungnam National University (South Korea).