Mats Isaksson

Dr. Mats Isaksson is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Product Design Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology. He holds leadership roles as Director of the Intelligent Robotics Lab and leader of the Intelligent Robotics Program under the Manufacturing Futures Platform. His career includes roles at ABB Robotics, Deakin University, and Colorado State University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Robotics, Deakin University (2013)
• M.Sc. in Engineering Physics, Lund University, Sweden (1997)

Research Interests: Medical robotics, collaborative robotics, manufacturing automation, agricultural robotics, control systems, and parallel kinematics. His work bridges robotics with industry applications, emphasizing automation, ergonomics, and sustainability.

Publications: Recent work focuses on autonomous ultrasound imaging, ergonomic surgical tools, and robotics in agriculture/medicine. Key themes include sensor fusion, robotic surgery ergonomics, and additive manufacturing for repair solutions.

Awards:

• Outstanding Reviewer Award, Mechanism and Machine Theory Journal (2017)
• EURON/EUnited Robotics Technology Transfer Award (2004)

Grants & Leadership: Leads ARC Training Centre for Collaborative Robotics in Advanced Manufacturing. Active in industry partnerships (e.g., Ford, Haemograph) and research on cobotics, smart materials, and sustainable manufacturing. Supervises multiple PhD projects in robotics, medical devices, and automation.

Labs & Initiatives: Founded the Intelligent Robotics Lab (2021) and contributes to the Australian Cobotics Centre. Projects include autonomous vertical farming systems and robotic solutions for automotive repair.