معرفی
Dr. Enrico Franco is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Hamlyn Centre and holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London (2011–2015). His research focuses on model-based control methodologies for soft robotic systems, particularly in medical applications such as colonoscopy and MRI-guided interventions. Key techniques include energy-shaping approaches in Lagrangian and Hamiltonian frameworks.
Education
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London (2011–2015)
Research Interests
Dr. Franco’s work emphasizes control systems for soft robotics, with applications in biomedical engineering. His research spans topics like model predictive control (MPC), integral passivity-based control (IDA-PBC), and adaptive control for underactuated systems. He explores soft robotic designs for minimally invasive surgery, including colonoscopy and needle insertion systems.
Publications
Recent work highlights advancements in MPC for soft manipulators, force-reduction in endoscopy, and hybrid control strategies for gastrointestinal interventions. His publications reflect a focus on energy-based control, disturbance rejection, and affordable medical device design.
Grants & Advising
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Labs/Teams
Affiliated with the Hamlyn Centre, a leading institution in medical robotics and surgical innovation.
