Pedro Ponsa Asensio

Professor Pedro Ponsa Asensio holds the academic rank of Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), specifically in the Department of Systems Engineering, Automatic Control and Industrial Informatics at the Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE). His professional activities span over 222 documented contributions, demonstrating extensive engagement in research and education.

Education: Holds a Licentiate in Physics, a Doctorate, and postgraduate qualifications including a Master's in Advanced Automation Techniques. He is part of the UPC's SIC (Sistemes Intel·ligents de Control) and CS2AC (Supervision, Safety and Automatic Control) research groups.

Research focuses on Robotics, Human-robot Interaction, and Control Systems with emphasis on industrial automation and human-centered design. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges like collaborative robots in education, cognitive assistants for industrial operators, and robust control systems.

Recent publications highlight advancements in AIoT-enabled cognitive assistance, autonomous vehicle integration in curricula, and ergonomic interface design. He leads and participates in competitive R+D projects such as 'Looming Factory' and 'Coordinación Segura de Vehículos Autónomos.'

Has advised doctoral students like Luis Alejandro Chacón Encalada and contributes to educational innovation projects integrating accessibility and multidisciplinary problem-solving.

Labs/Teams: Active in CS2AC-UPC and SIC groups, working on topics like Industry 4.0 collaboration systems, human-automation interaction, and control methodologies.