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Sajeeva Abeywardena is a Lecturer in Robotics at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences and the Centre for Biomedical Engineering. He holds a PhD from Monash University and dual bachelor's degrees from the University of Adelaide. His research focuses on human-robot interaction, particularly in developing wearable robotic systems like supernumerary robotic limbs (SRLs) to enhance human balance and ergonomics. He has contributed to EU Horizon 2020 projects and the EPSRC Automatic Posture and Balance Support project, investigating SRLs' biomechanical impact and control algorithms. His work bridges robotics, biomechanics, and surgical instrument design, with applications in industrial safety and healthcare. Key areas include balance augmentation, haptics, and mechanism theory.
Abeywardena has authored numerous publications on SRLs' mechanical characterization, human postural stability modeling, and surgical robotics. His research emphasizes minimizing biomechanical stress while maximizing robotic assistance. He has received awards for peer review excellence from ASME and Mechanism and Machine Theory. His lab work centers on wearable systems that symbiotically integrate with human motion, aiming to reduce workplace injuries and improve surgical precision.
