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Loris Fichera is an Associate Professor of Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), directing the Cognitive Medical Technology and Robotics (COMET) Lab. He holds affiliations with the Robotics Engineering and Biomedical Engineering departments. His research focuses on applying robotics and computer science to enhance surgery, particularly in medical robotics, image-guided procedures, and continuum robotics. He earned a PhD in Robotics from the University of Genoa-Italian Institute of Technology (2015) and prior experience as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Vanderbilt University (2015–2017).
Key areas of expertise include robot-assisted laser microsurgery, thermal tissue modeling, and collaborative surgical systems with clinicians. Notable achievements include the NSF CAREER Award (2023), tenured promotion to associate professor (2025), and organizing workshops on ML in medical robotics. His work bridges theoretical advancements with clinical applications, emphasizing tangible clinical value in surgical precision and innovation.
- Education:
- BS/MS in Computer Engineering, University of Catania (2008–2011)
- PhD in Robotics, Cognition and Interaction Technologies, University of Genoa-IIT (2015)
- Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award (2023)
- Rho Beta Epsilon Award (2019)
- Best Paper Finalist (IEEE ICRA 2015)
- Grants and Projects:
- NSF-funded CoBRA robotic assistive arm (2024)
- CAREER project on energy-based surgical robots
His lab develops technologies like steerable endoscopes, laser surgery systems, and continuum robots for微创手术 and transnasal diagnostics. Recent innovations include thermal monitoring systems and compact robotics for vocal fold surgery. He actively collaborates with clinical partners to translate research into practical medical solutions.
