Wesley Roozing

Dr. Wesley Roozing is an Assistant Professor at the Robotics and Mechatronics (RaM) group and Robotics Centre of the University of Twente, Netherlands. He holds a PhD from the Italian Institute of Technology (2018) and was a visiting student at the Australian Centre for Field Robotics. His research focuses on compliant actuation, mechatronic co-design, energy-efficient systems, bio-inspired mechanisms, and control methodologies. He actively contributes to the robotics community through roles such as chair of the euRobotics Mechatronics Topic Group, associate editor for IROS and BioRob, and organizer of ICRA events. His work emphasizes high-performance robotics for applications like jumping, grasping, and athletic feats, with publications in top journals and conferences like IJRR, T-MECH, and ICRA.

Education:

• PhD in Robotics, Italian Institute of Technology (2018)
• Visiting Student, Australian Centre for Field Robotics

Research interests include advanced actuation systems, motor-gearing integration, and safety-critical control strategies. He leads national/international projects and teaches courses on energy-based modeling. His research bridges electric motor innovations with mechanical design to achieve dynamic robot capabilities.

Notable awards include an honorable mention for the RA-L Best Paper Award (2021). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (Goal 9) through advancements in energy-efficient robotics.

Advising and Grants: Coordinates research projects, advises on robotics program development, and serves on examination boards. His grants fund collaborative efforts in mechatronics and robotics education.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Robotics and Mechatronics group at University of Twente, contributing to the Robotics Centre’s interdisciplinary initiatives.