Riccardo Secoli

Riccardo Secoli is an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London. His roles include postdoctoral research, technology transfer management, and academic leadership. He holds a MSc in Computer Engineering (2006) and a PhD in Mechatronics (2010) from the University of Padua, Italy, and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business (2018).

• Education:
• MSc in Computer Engineering (Control Systems/Automation) – University of Padua (2006)
• PhD in Mechatronics and Industrial Systems – University of Padua (2010)
• Executive MBA – Quantic School of Business (2018)

His research focuses on medical robotics, bio-inspired surgical systems, and rehabilitation technologies, with emphasis on frugal innovation. He contributes to projects such as the EDEN2020 initiative and collaborates with institutions like the Biorobotics Lab (UC Irvine) and the Mechatronics Lab (University of Padua).

Notable roles include Technology Transfer Manager at the Hamlyn Centre (2020–2022), Imperial College Techcelerate Fellow (2018–2019), and Medtech Superconnector Fellow (2019–2021). He also serves on committees for equality, safety, and departmental culture at Imperial College.

His affiliations include the Biorobotics Lab (UC Irvine), Mechatronics in Medicine Lab (Imperial College), and the Near Lab (Italy).