Monica Malvezzi

Monica Malvezzi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Siena, Italy. She teaches courses including Digital Modeling, Design and Manufacturing, Physics I, and Mechanical Systems for both undergraduate and graduate engineering programs. Her office is located in the S. Niccolo' Building, Via Roma, 56 – Siena - room 141, with office hours on Wednesday from 10:00 to 13:00 by appointment.

Dr. Malvezzi's research spans multiple areas of robotics with a particular focus on robotic grasping, haptic interfaces, and wearable robotics. Her work has evolved from fundamental grasp analysis and modeling to increasingly applied domains including rehabilitation robotics and human-robot collaboration. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of soft robotic hands, supernumerary robotic limbs, and the development of wearable haptic interfaces. Her research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with experts in biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, and computer vision.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trend toward increasingly applied research with direct clinical and industrial applications. While her earlier work focused on theoretical grasp analysis and modeling, her more recent publications emphasize rehabilitation applications, human-robot collaboration in real-world settings, and the development of practical wearable robotic devices. Her research demonstrates a strong commitment to translating theoretical robotics concepts into tangible applications that address real-world challenges in healthcare and human augmentation.

Dr. Malvezzi has co-authored numerous publications in top robotics journals including IEEE Transactions on Robotics, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, and The International Journal of Robotics Research. Her work often appears in major robotics conferences such as ICRA, IROS, and BioRob. She has collaborated extensively with researchers at the University of Siena, particularly with Professor Domenico Prattichizzo, and has established connections with international research groups in robotics and rehabilitation engineering.

Her research activities include leading projects in the SIRSLab (Systems and Intelligent Robots for Service to Humans Laboratory) at the University of Siena, where she contributes to developing innovative solutions in robotic manipulation, haptic interfaces, and wearable robotics. Her work bridges theoretical robotics with practical applications, particularly in the domains of rehabilitation and human augmentation.