James Wade

NSF Graduate Research Fellow

MS Student — Robotics, Controls, and Optimization

As an incoming Master's student in the Robotics program at the University of Michigan, I focus on building intelligent robotic systems that combine real world reliability with adaptive, modern algorithms. My research interests lie at the intersection of optimization, control systems, and autonomous systems, where I aim to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges.

In April 2026, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Mechanical Engineering program at Brigham Young University with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics