Bruno SICILIANO

Prof. Bruno Siciliano is a full Professor of Automatics and Robotics at the University of Naples Federico II's Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (DIETI). He directs the PRISMA Lab and chairs the Scientific Council of the ICAROS Center. His research focuses on robotics, automation, and human-robot interaction, with notable contributions to medical robotics, deformable object manipulation, and AI integration. He has received prestigious awards such as the 2024 IEEE RAS Pioneer Award and is a Fellow of multiple international organizations.

Affiliations:

• Director, PRISMA Lab
• Chair, ICAROS Center Scientific Council
• Member, ACN Technical-Scientific Committee

Research Interests:

His work spans robotics education, surgical robotics, non-prehensile manipulation, and AI-driven robotic systems. Notably, his projects include the ERC-funded EndoTheranostics initiative for robotic colonoscopy and RoDyMan for dynamic manipulation. His contributions bridge robotics with healthcare, automation, and cognitive systems.

Awards & Honors:

• 2024 IEEE RAS Pioneer in Robotics and Automation Award
• Genio Award (2024) for pioneering Italian robotics
• Fellowships: IFAC, IEEE RAS, and international AI associations

Grants & Leadership:

• ERC Synergy Grant (2023, 10M€) and Advanced Grant (2013)
• Leadership roles in IEEE RAS and international robotics initiatives

Labs & Teams: PRISMA Lab focuses on robotics paradigms like design, knowledge, and human-robot interaction, with projects in medical robotics and autonomous systems.