Dr. Sulaymon Eshkabilov

Dr. Eshkabilov earned his Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, where he focused on applications of genetic algorithms in optimization problems. He got his MSc and BSc degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Testing from Rochester Institute of Technology and Tashkent Automobile and Road Institute, respectively. He is the author of over 50 research papers, which were published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, and five books in MATLAB/Simulink Applications. 

Dr. Eshkabilov's research interests include mechatronic system design, testing, and validation, adaptive control applications, image processing, applications of machine learning algorithms, vibrations, and wireless sensor network design. He is particularly passionate about the design and implementation of IoT technologies and autonomous all-terrain vehicles in crop monitoring and agricultural operations.

In addition to his research, Dr. Eshkabilov has a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring. He held faculty positions at Tashkent Automobile and Road Institute and Tashkent Turin Polytechnic University and was a visiting researcher at Johannes Kepler University, Austria, and Ohio University, USA. Besides, he has been an external academic expert in the European Commission since 2009.  

Outside of his professional work, Dr. Eshkabilov loves to be in wild nature and enjoys mountain hiking. 

Professional Experiences

Currently, an Assistant Professor at North Dakota State University in the Ag & Biosystems Engineering Department, with responsibilities split between research and teaching. The focus areas include machine learning for data processing, image processing, adaptive control, digital hydraulic cylinders, and MEMS data loggers. Previously, served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Jamestown (2020-2021) with a teaching focus and as a Visiting Scientist/Professor at North Dakota State University (2018-2020), specializing in adaptive control for agricultural machines and image processing for meat and plants. Also held roles at Tashkent-Turin Polytechnic University, Tashkent Automobile, and Road Institute, and served as a JESH Scholar at Johannes Kepler University in Austria and a Visiting Professor at Ohio University, contributing extensively to both research and teaching in various capacities.