Hadi El Daou

Hadi El Daou is a Lecturer of Robotics and Control at the University of York, affiliated with the School of Physics Engineering and Technology. He is a member of the Healthcare and Intelligent Systems & Robotics Groups. Previously, he held roles at Imperial College London as a Research Associate and Teaching Assistant, and at Sorbonne University as a course leader for Mechatronic Systems for Rehabilitation. His expertise spans robotics, orthopedic biomechanics, and healthcare technologies, with a focus on robotic-assisted surgical solutions and imaging.

El Daou holds a PhD and master’s degrees in Mechanics and Robotics from Sorbonne University (Paris VI). His research integrates engineering methodologies to advance understanding of lower limb biomechanics and robotic orthopedic innovations. He has contributed to the development of robotic systems for joint testing and surgical planning, emphasizing accuracy and clinical relevance.

Key research areas include hip and ankle joint mechanics, ligamentous dynamics, and patient-specific surgical instrumentation. His publications reflect a strong emphasis on biomechanical validation, surgical outcomes, and robotic applications in orthopedics. Teaching roles include courses on robotic control, dynamic systems modeling, and mechatronics.