Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Hiroshi Kimura
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty profile
About Dr. Hiroshi Kimura
Hiroshi Kimura teaches Robotics & Automated Manufacturing and System Dynamics & Controls. His research investigates variable-impedance actuators, soft robotic grippers for fragile manufacturing assembly, and sensor-based collision avoidance in collaborative robotic cells. He completed his doctoral training at Corwin University and collaborates with regional automated manufacturing firms.
Dr. Hiroshi Kimura is a member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering & Computing.
Areas of expertise
- Robotic manipulation
- Soft robotic grippers
- Variable impedance actuation
- Collaborative robotics
Contact
- Office
- Rowan Engineering Center 106
- Building
- Rowan Engineering Center
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Hiroshi Kimura isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Hiroshi Kimura has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.