Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Technical R&D and Innovation Manager. I leverage my interdisciplinary expertise to initiate, fund, lead, and manage R&D initiatives; driving them toward high technological readiness, enabling IP generation, and facilitating successful industrialization.
As a researcher, my role involved advancing research in control and AI-based design of variable stiffness robots through international collaborations. I facilitated funding and proposal writing to expand the team, enabling the scaling of our research efforts. Additionally, I mentored colleagues, coordinated interns, and guided students in their research pursuits. scientific contributions: https://scholar.google.com.vn/citations?user=JKwKKXEAAAAJ&hl=en
For four years, I led a course where I taught AI-based methodologies for optimizing the co-design of mechanics and controllers in robotics. The course emphasized using cutting-edge AI techniques to explore the synergistic relationship between mechanical design and control. Through hands-on projects and lectures, students gained practical knowledge in applying AI to achieve efficient and effective co-optimization of robotic systems. By teaching this industry-relevant skill set for the future, I prepared students to excel in leveraging AI for impactful advancements in robotic technology.
During my PhD research, I investigated the design and control of smart materials in robotics, focusing on variable stiffness tensegrity structures. These lightweight and robust materials offer significant potential for industrial applications. By studying variable stiffness materials, I explored their dynamic mechanical properties, enabling adaptable robotic structures for various tasks. This technology holds particular value in the rapidly growing sector of Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), which is projected to experience a CAGR of 17% in the coming decades. My PhD research gained international recognition, with several high-impact publications and conference presentations (full list at https://scholar.google.com.vn/citations?user=JKwKKXEAAAAJ&hl=en). Co-organizing a workshop at the prestigious ICRA conference and speaking at top robotics conferences showcased the significance of my work. During my PhD I had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned institutions like UCL London, Harvard, and NASA. These partnerships enriched my experience allowing me to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate high-impact research projects, affirming the impact of my research in the international research community.
Designed a novel UV portable sterilizer to sterilize the COVID-19 virus. Assisted the business plan creation, product documentation redaction, and marketing campaign organization. IMPACT: Assisted in bringing an additional tool to fight the COVID-19 pandemic from a conceptual idea to the market
Proficient in Python, Minitab, and Excel for comprehensive data analysis. Led meticulous planning, execution, and analysis of R&D experiments, including clean room activities for sensor preparation. Prepared detailed technical reports to effectively communicate experimental findings. Specialized in MEMS characterization techniques. Conducted thorough analysis of competitor sensors.