Burak Sencer

Burak Sencer is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University, where he directs the Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, and Control Laboratory. His research advances precision motion control, mechatronic system design, and high-performance manufacturing automation, with applications in robotics, machine tools, and additive manufacturing. Sencer focuses on vibration suppression, trajectory planning, and feedback/feedforward control to enhance accuracy and speed in complex motion systems. He collaborates with industry and national laboratories, publishes in leading journals, and mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers. His lab develops algorithms and experimental platforms that bridge theory and practice, improving productivity and precision in advanced manufacturing.