Emre Sariyildiz

Dr. Emre Sariyildiz is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering, University of Wollongong. He holds dual Ph.D.s from Keio University (Japan) and Istanbul Technical University (Turkey), and completed postdoctoral research at the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on robotics, mechatronics, and control theory, emphasizing applications in rehabilitation, agricultural automation, and advanced motion control systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Integrated Design Engineering, Keio University (2011–2014)
• Ph.D. in Control and Automation Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2010–2016)
• Postdoctoral Training in Biomedical Engineering and SINAPSE, National University of Singapore (2014–2017)

Research Interests:

• Robotics: Kinematics, Dynamics, Rehabilitation, and Agricultural Robotics
• Control Theory: Robust Control, Disturbance Observer Design, and Sensorless Systems
• Meatronics: Precision Motion Control, Adaptive Systems, and Soft Robotics

Recent Research Themes: His articles highlight advancements in disturbance observer-based control systems, soft robotic actuators, and agricultural robotics. Key trends include energy-efficient actuator design, haptic feedback systems, and robust motion control algorithms for industrial and medical applications.

Grants & Supervision:

• Lead investigator on grants for wool harvesting robotics, Industry 4.0 teleoperation, and assistive devices
• Current supervision includes projects on robotic hands, quadruped robots, and agricultural harvesting algorithms

Labs/Teams: Active in robotic prosthetics, mechatronic systems, and collaborative robotics research groups at the University of Wollongong.