Research
Control Systems
Linear and nonlinear control;
Robust control, in presence of noise and uncertainty;
Mixing optimality with robustness;
Control in biological networks and organisms.
Robotics & Autonomous systems
Bio-inspired robotics;
Coordination of large robotic teams.
Microscopy and nanosensors
Atomic force microscopy;
Micro-rheology;
Micromechanical gravimetric sensing.
Research grants
Automated pothole characterisation
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT (UK)
January 2020 - September 2020
Flex-Handling: advanced soft sensing and control in soft grippers for flexible materials handling
ROYAL SOCIETY
September 2019 - September 2022
Low-cost Ultrasound System for Health Monitoring in Low-income Countries
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING (UK)
December 2018 - December 2019
BEST-Man - Bespoke Evolving Smart Technology for Manufacturing
ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL
October 2019 - February 2022
Towards an autonomous sensing platform for pollution monitoring
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING (UK)
December 2016 - August 2017
Design for and of the complete AM process chain (ENCOMPASS)
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
October 2016 - February 2020
Leverhulme Research Centre for Functional Materials Design
LEVERHULME TRUST (UK)
October 2016 - March 2027
UNFRAME3D
APADANA MANAGEMENT 3 LIMITED
July 2016 - December 2019
AutoTurtle - Auto unfold solar turtle
ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING (UK)
December 2016 - December 2017
START - Self-Tuning Advanced Rheology Tool.
ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL
May 2016 - August 2017