Rodrigo Moreno Garcia

Rodrigo Moreno Garcia is an Assistant Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, specializing in Robotics, Evolutionary Computation, and Systems Engineering. He actively contributes to research in modular robots, human-robot interaction, and automated chemical processes, with affiliations to the Robotics, Evolution, and Art Lab and Robotics, Evolution and Artificial Life Lab.

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Institution: IT University of Copenhagen (ITU)

Research Focus: His work spans evolutionary robotics, sensor design for liquid-liquid extraction, AI-driven morphological optimization, and materials acceleration platforms for battery research. Key areas include modular robotics, human-machine interfaces, and self-reconfigurable systems.

Recent Publications explore neural cellular automata for classification, constraints in hardware evolution, and sensor innovations for industrial processes. Trends highlight interdisciplinary integration of AI, robotics, and chemical engineering.

Awards: Recipient of the Honorable Mention for Technical Achievement at GECCO 2017 for virtual creatures research.