Robert Trott

Dr. Robert Trott serves as a Lecturer in Engineering (Teaching and Research) at Flinders University's College of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in stroke rehabilitation robotics from Flinders University (2022), following a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (First Class Honours) and a Masters in Biomedical Engineering.

• Research Focus: Neurorehabilitation, biomechanics, robotics, and engineering design.
• Teaching Responsibilities: Coordinator of Engineering Work Integrated Learning, Honours and Masters Research Project (Engineering and ICT), and lecturer in ICT Management and Professional Standards.
• Key Affiliations: Medical Device Research Institute (full member since 2016), Australian Industrial Transformation Institute (Research Fellow 2022).

His publications span stroke rehabilitation robotics, brain-computer interfaces, and occupational exoskeleton applications in maritime, mining, and agricultural industries. Awards include the Flinders University Engineering Medal (2016) and multiple scholarships.

• Scientific Awards: Force Forty Leadership in Engineering (2020-2021), Commonwealth Scholarships Program (2018-2021), Playford Trust Scholar (2016-2020).
• Professional Memberships: IEEE (2022-present, SA Section Educational Activities Coordinator 2025), Engineers Australia (2022-present), European Committee for Standardisation (2020-2022).

Contact: robert.trott@flinders.edu.au | ResearchGate: ORCID