Theodoros Theodoridis

Dr. Theodoros Theodoridis serves as Associate Professor (Reader) in Robotics and Intelligent Systems and Head of the Department of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. He leads the Intelligent Mobility research area at the North England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) and is a key member of the Autonomous Systems and Advanced Robotics (ASAR) research group. His research has secured over £1.8 million in funding from EC FP5-7, EPSRC, MRC, Innovate UK, and the Regional Growth Fund.

Dr. Theodoridis completed his academic training with the following qualifications:

• BEng in Automation Engineering from Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus, Greece
• MSc in Embedded Systems and Robotics from University of Essex, UK
• PhD in Intelligent Crime-Recognition Surveillance Robots from University of Essex, UK

His research spans three primary domains with significant technical depth. In Service Robotics, he develops specialized robots including nurses, maids, guards, companions, and entertainers. His Artificial Intelligence work integrates classical AI, machine learning, deep learning, fuzzy logic, and probabilistic reasoning to create intelligent robotic systems. His Embedded Systems and Mechatronics expertise covers mechanical modeling, electronic/PCB design, and embedded programming, with applications across multiple disciplines.

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strategic shift toward practical applications in healthcare rehabilitation and industrial automation. His work on cable-driven exosuits and soft sensors for gesture recognition addresses critical challenges in upper limb rehabilitation. Earlier research (2018-2020) established foundational work in pneumatic actuators and continuum robotics that now informs his current applied research directions. His publications consistently bridge theoretical robotics with real-world implementation across medical, manufacturing, and construction sectors.

Dr. Theodoridis maintains active industry collaborations that translate research into practical solutions. His grant portfolio demonstrates consistent success in securing competitive funding across multiple research councils and funding bodies.

As an educator, he teaches Mechatronics, Advanced Embedded Systems, Mobile Robotics, and supervises final year projects and dissertations. His leadership extends to directing departmental operations while maintaining an active research program through the Centre for Future Engineering and NERIC.