About Me
Published by jfs on Monday, February 23, 2009

A mechanical engineering graduate student.
I’m 26. Now living in Corvallis, OR with my wife, Whitney, 2 dogs and a cat. My current research work is in robotics and controls. Specifically, I’m working on integrating a commitment based communication framework into multiple independent learning agents. Making robots talk about intentions.
Random facts about me, and topics of conversation if you ever want to chat with me.
- I grew up in Casablanca, Morocco
- I own and enjoy working on my Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80
- I have a carputer
- I am building a house in Seattle
- I’m married and poly
This blog has no particular purpose or focus. In the past it was updated irregularly. In the future that will probably remain true.

Arthur and Mishka
Arthur is one of two dogs I have. He’s mostly lab, and less than 2 years old. We’ve had him since he was a puppy. Our other dog is Mishka, about the same age, also mostly lab, but only half Arthur’s size. She was a rescue and we’ve had her for about 6 months.

Monkey
Monkey is my cat. I’ve had him for about 3 years, and I got him when he was about 3. The most laid back cat you’ve ever met. Content to sit on his tree and meow at you if you walk by and forget to pet him. Will tolerate most anything, except Mishka. He only eats tuna, though he’ll lick the sauce of any other food.