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Amy R. Wu serves as Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University and holds the Mitchell Professorship in Bio-inspired Robotics. She leads the Biomechanics x Robotics Laboratory (BxRL) and contributes to the Ingenuity Labs Research Institute. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan Postdoctoral Research, Biorobotics Laboratory, EPFL, Switzerland Dr. Wu's research bridges biomechanics and robotics to enhance legged mobility through innovations in human-robot interaction , exoskeleton design , and gait assistance . Her work focuses on developing robotic systems that adapt to human movement patterns, particularly for spinal cord injury rehabilitation and stability augmentation during walking. Analysis of her 2019-2023 publications reveals consistent advancement in exoskeleton control algorithms, gait stability metrics, and human adaptation studies. Key trends include modular exoskeleton systems (Symbitron), neuromuscular controllers for ankle assistance, and haptic feedback integration for motor learning enhancement. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Dr. Wu mentors graduate students through BxRL, where her team conducts human subject testing and robotic development. Research is supported by institutional resources at Ingenuity Labs, though specific grant details remain unspecified. The Biomechanics x Robotics Laboratory operates within Queen's Ingenuity Labs Research Institute, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration on projects like outdoor stability assessment, winter walking adaptations, and teleoperation interfaces for drone control.

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Human Biomechanics
• Locomotion
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Howie Choset is a Professor of Robotics at the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University. He directs the Undergraduate Robotics Minor and leads the Biorobotics Laboratory, where his research focuses on snake robots, motion planning, and medical robotics. He is also affiliated with the Manufacturing Futures Institute. Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1996) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1995) B.S.E., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1990) B.S., Economics, The Wharton School of Business (1990) Choset's research centers on robotics for confined and complex environments, particularly through the development of snake robots. His work integrates mechanism design, path and motion planning, and estimation to enable applications in surgery, manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, and search and rescue. He is a pioneer in medical robotics and has co-founded Medrobotics to commercialize minimally invasive surgical robots. His recent publications highlight a strong focus on ergodic exploration, multi-agent systems, motion planning under uncertainty, and medical robotics. Themes include optimizing robot trajectories for information gathering, solving complex path planning problems with dynamic obstacles, and advancing autonomous systems for disaster response and space exploration (e.g., the EELS robot for Enceladus). MIT Technology Review Top 100 Innovators under 35 (2002) Best Paper Award, RIA (1999) Best Paper Award, ICRA (2003) Best Paper, IEEE Bio Rob (2006) Best Video, ICRA (2011) Nominations for best papers at ICRA, IROS, and CLAWAR Choset has advised numerous students, many of whom have won top awards. His lab has received significant funding for robotics research, including projects in surgical robotics, additive manufacturing, and autonomous exploration. He is the lead author of the textbook Principles of Robot Motion and is actively involved in educational innovation through custom robotics labs. He leads the Biorobotics Laboratory at CMU, which develops advanced robotic systems like snake robots and the EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) robot for NASA missions. The lab collaborates with industry and government agencies on applications ranging from surgery to space exploration.

• Robotics
• Medical Robotics
• Snake Robots
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Isuru Godage is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering. He holds affiliated faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering and Multidisciplinary Engineering. His work focuses on advanced robotics systems, particularly soft robots, continuum arms, and their applications in surgery and blockchain-based collaboration. He earned a B.Sc. (Hons) in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2007), and a Ph.D. in Robotics, Cognition, and Interaction Technologies from the University of Genova – Italian Institute of Technology, Italy (2013). Research Interests: Soft robots and continuum robots Modular robotic systems MRI-compatible surgical robotics for intracerebral hemorrhage evacuation Motion planning and control of underactuated systems Blockchain-enabled trustless collaboration between humans and robots His publications emphasize dynamic control of soft robotic arms, kinematic modeling of continuum systems, and bio-inspired designs for medical and industrial applications. Recent work explores locomotion strategies for soft quadrupeds and snake-like robots, alongside innovations in decentralized robotic data frameworks. Dr. Godage has secured grants such as the NSF CAREER Award (2021) focused on transformable soft robots and collaborative projects with the National Robotics Initiative (NRI). His research bridges robotics mechanics, control theory, and emerging technologies like blockchain for swarm robotics.

• Soft Robotics
• Continuum Robotics
• Modular Robots
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Silas Alben is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His research focuses on applied mathematics and mathematical biology, particularly fluid-structure interactions in biological systems. He employs computational simulations and laboratory experiments to study fundamental physics of flexible bodies in fluids. Research interests include biomechanics of swimming organisms, vortex dynamics in fluid-structure interactions, and thermal transport optimization. His work bridges mathematical modeling with experimental validation to understand complex physical phenomena. Publications demonstrate strong focus on fluid dynamics applications, including vortex-enhanced heat transfer, membrane flutter dynamics, and bio-inspired locomotion. Recurring themes include optimization of fluid-structure systems, vortex wake interactions, and computational methods for aeroelastic problems.

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Biology
• Fluid Dynamics
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George V. Lauder is the Henry Bryant Bigelow Professor of Ichthyology at Harvard University, affiliated with the Museum of Comparative Zoology (MCZ) and designated as a Harvard College Professor. He is currently on leave for Spring 2025 and not accepting graduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year. His research focuses on biorobotics, the biomechanics of vertebrate movement (particularly fishes), and evolutionary morphology. Key areas include robotic models of fish locomotion, quantitative flow visualization of shark and ray-finned fish dynamics, and the fluid mechanics of aquatic movement. Education: Not explicitly listed in the provided text. His work bridges biology and engineering, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches such as robotics to explore ecological and evolutionary questions. Recent studies highlight biomimetic shark skin analysis, tuneable stiffness in robotic fish, and the functional morphology of dermal denticles. Collaborations span fluid dynamics, material science, and theoretical biology. Publications emphasize robotics as a comparative tool, biomimetic design, and the integration of experimental and computational methods. While no awards are explicitly listed, his roles as MCZ Curator and Harvard College Professor reflect institutional recognition. Advising is paused temporarily, but his lab (Lauder Lab) continues research on fish locomotion, robotics, and biological fluid mechanics. The lab is located at 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, under MCZ facilities.

• Biorobotics
• Ichthyology
• Biomechanics
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Fabrizio Falchi is a researcher at the Artificial Intelligence for Media and Humanities (AIMH) Lab of the Institute of Information Science and Technologies (ISTI) within Italy's National Research Council (CNR). He also maintains an associate position at the Biorobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. His work focuses on developing advanced multimedia retrieval systems, with the VISIONE platform being his most notable contribution, which has won international competitions including the Video Browser Showdown in 2024 and placed second in 2023. Falchi's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Information Engineering from University of Pisa (Italy) Ph.D. in Informatics from Faculty of Informatics of Masaryk University of Brno (Czech Republic) M.B.A. from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa His research spans deep learning, convolutional neural networks, deep features extraction, similarity search algorithms, distributed indexing systems, multimedia information retrieval, computer vision applications, and peer-to-peer systems. Falchi has made significant contributions to fine-grained visual understanding, cross-modal retrieval (particularly image-text matching), and robustness of deep learning systems against adversarial attacks. His work demonstrates a strong focus on practical applications of these technologies, particularly in video retrieval systems and safety monitoring solutions. Analysis of Falchi's recent publications reveals a strong focus on video and image retrieval systems, with the VISIONE platform being central to his work. His research shows increasing emphasis on fine-grained understanding in computer vision, cross-modal retrieval, and addressing practical challenges like cross-resolution face recognition. Recent work demonstrates innovation in making these systems more efficient through techniques like knowledge distillation (ALADIN) and leveraging virtual worlds for training data. His publications consistently bridge theoretical advances with practical applications in surveillance, safety monitoring, and multimedia search. Falchi's work has received significant recognition: Best paper award at CBMI 2024 for 'Is ClLIP the main roadblock for fine-grained open-world perception?' VISIONE 2024 won the Video Browser Showdown competition in Amsterdam VISIONE obtained second place at Video Browser Showdown 2023 in Bergen Best Paper Award for 'Learning Safety Equipment Detection using Virtual Worlds' at CBMI 2019 Falchi collaborates extensively with researchers at ISTI-CNR, particularly within the AIMH Lab. His work on VISIONE involves collaboration with Giuseppe Amato, Paolo Bolettieri, Fabio Carrara, Claudio Gennaro, Nicola Messina, Lucia Vadicamo, and Claudio Vairo. As co-chair of Ital-IA 2023, the 3rd National Conference on Artificial Intelligence, he plays an active role in the academic community. He is a member of ACM (since 2012), the Computer Vision Foundation, the Italian Association for Computer Vision Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning (CVPL), and the CINI Lab on Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems. Falchi is a key member of the Artificial Intelligence for Media and Humanities (AIMH) Lab at ISTI-CNR, where he leads research on video retrieval systems. The lab has developed the award-winning VISIONE platform, which combines multiple scientific results in content-based video retrieval. His team focuses on developing systems that enable users to search for target videos using textual prompts, drawing objects and colors, or images as query examples. The lab's work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging computer science with practical applications in media, safety monitoring, and urban environments.

• deep learning
• convolutional neural network
• deep features
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Donato Romano serves as Associate Professor at The BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy, where he coordinates the Bio-Robotic Ecosystems Lab and co-founded the spin-off company HUBILIFE srl. His interdisciplinary work bridges robotics, biology, and AI to develop biohybrid systems for biodiversity preservation, sustainable environmental management, and life support in extreme scenarios including space exploration. With over 90 publications and an H-index of 27 (Scopus, March 2025), he has established significant academic leadership through editorial roles across 12+ international journals. Romano's educational foundation includes advanced degrees with honors: an M.Sc. in Agriculture Science and Technologies (2014) and a PhD in BioRobotics (2018), both from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. His academic journey includes visiting scholar positions at Khalifa University and substantial industry-academia collaboration through HUBILIFE srl, which commercializes bioinspired devices for human daily life improvement. His research program focuses on bioinspired and biomimetic robotics with particular emphasis on animal-robot interaction, biohybrid systems, and natural intelligence. Key projects address critical global challenges: SENSORBEES develops biohybrid environmental surveillance for ecological monitoring; REGOLIFE investigates lunar soil-terrestrial organism interactions for space agriculture; and OCEAN ROBOCTO explores marine ecosystem solutions. This work demonstrates a strategic progression from fundamental behavioral studies toward applied ecological and extraterrestrial systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in AI-driven behavioral analysis, with deep learning increasingly applied to entomological studies and pest management. The research spans agricultural applications (precision monitoring traps, larval detection systems), ecological conservation (biodiversity surveillance), and extreme-environment adaptation (lunar regolith studies). A distinctive feature is the consistent integration of biohybrid approaches where living organisms and robotic systems create synergistic capabilities exceeding either component alone. Romano's scientific recognition includes election as Junior Fellow of the Italian Academy of Engineering and Technology (2025), the Lucani fuori dal Comune award (2024), and multiple best-thesis prizes. His editorial leadership spans high-impact journals including IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics and Pest Management Science, where he serves as Associate Editor. As principal investigator, Romano coordinates major international projects totaling over €15M in funding: HORIZON-EIC's SENSORBEES (2024-2029), ASI's REGOLIFE (2024-2027), National Geographic's OCEAN ROBOCTO (2024-2026), and PRIN's COSMIC (2023-2025). His teaching portfolio includes PhD courses in Biosystems for Biorobotics and M.Sc. instruction in Bionics Engineering at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and University of Pisa. The Bio-Robotic Ecosystems Lab under Romano's direction pioneers biohybrid technologies where living organisms and robotic systems create integrated solutions. Current initiatives include SENSORBEES' environmental monitoring swarms, REGOLIFE's moonworm colonization systems, and HUBILIFE's commercial vector-control devices. The lab maintains active collaborations with space agencies, agricultural institutes, and conservation organizations, positioning biohybrid systems as next-generation tools for planetary-scale challenges.

• Bioinspired Robotics
• Biomimetic Robotics
• Animal-Robot Interaction
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Prof. Fabian Meder is an Associate Professor at the BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, leading the Lab for Surface Phenomena and Integrated Systems . He holds a PhD in Materials Science (2013) from the University of Bremen and has held positions at EMPA (Switzerland), University College Dublin (Ireland), and the Max Planck Institute (Germany). His research focuses on surface phenomena and their applications in energy harvesting, soft robotics, and biohybrid systems, particularly leveraging plant surfaces for sustainable technologies. Education: Bachelor's in Bio- and Nanotechnology (2008) – South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences PhD in Materials Science (2013) – University of Bremen Research Interests: Triboelectric charging and energy conversion on biological surfaces Plant-inspired biohybrid systems for autonomous energy generation Epicuticular electrification mechanisms and their ecological implications Soft robotics and sensor technologies integrated with natural systems Grants & Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2024) for the EpiC project on epicuticular electrification National Italian Habilitation (ASN) as Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry (2022) Labs & Teams: Leads the Lab for Surface Phenomena and Integrated Systems, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects in biohybrid robotics and energy harvesting.

• Surface phenomena
• Contact electrification
• Soft robotics
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Zongyuan Shen serves as a Research Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, where his primary affiliation is with the Biorobotics Lab. His work integrates advanced robotics with biological systems to address challenges in medical and rehabilitation contexts. His research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains within biorobotics, with emphasis on: Development of robotic prosthetics and exoskeletons for mobility assistance Biomechanical modeling of human movement for robotic control systems Human-robot interaction paradigms in therapeutic applications Neural control mechanisms for bio-inspired robotic systems Adaptive algorithms for rehabilitation robotics Wearable sensor integration for movement analysis No scientific awards or honors are documented in the available source material. Information regarding student advising, doctoral candidates, or research grant funding is not provided in the current documentation. The Biorobotics Lab environment where Dr. Shen conducts research focuses on translational applications of robotic technologies to improve human health outcomes, particularly in neurorehabilitation and assistive device development.

• Biorobotics
• Robotics
• Biomechanics
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Luigi Manfredi is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Investigator at the University of Dundee's Respiratory Medicine and Gastroenterology department. He completed his PhD and Post-Doc at the Biorobotics Institute in Pisa, Italy, before joining Dundee in 2011 as Project Coordinator for the ERC-funded CODIR project and Co-Investigator for CARPE. His research focuses on developing soft materials and endorobots for GI tract screening and treatment. Key achievements include winning the Surgical Innovation Award (2013) and Dundee Venture Competition (2020) for low-cost colonoscope proposals. Education: PGCAPHE Fellowship Module with Advance HE (2022–2024). Research expertise spans actuators, colonoscopy technologies, bio-inspired robotics, and shape-memory alloys. He has led projects like SoftEn (EPSRC-funded) and Softech High Growth Phase 1. Over 56 publications highlight contributions to medical robotics and endoscopic innovation. Recent work emphasizes ergonomics in robotic endoscopy, monocular depth estimation for autonomous colonoscopy, and AI-driven solutions for colorectal screening. Editorial roles include Frontiers in Robotics and AI. Active collaborations involve global institutions, focusing on self-supervised depth estimation and lumen detection technologies.

• Endorobotics
• Gastrointestinal Tract Screening
• Soft Materials Engineering
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Majid Taghavi is a Research Fellow at the Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London. He leads the Soft Robotic Transducer Lab, focusing on developing advanced soft actuators for healthcare and robotics applications. Previously, he held a postdoctoral position at the University of Bristol’s SoftLab, where he pioneered artificial muscle technologies. He earned his PhD in BioRobotics from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna with highest honors and an Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) scholarship. His research interests include soft robotics, materials engineering, and actuator design. Key projects involve creating monolithic soft robots with self-sensing, variable stiffness, and high contraction actuators. Recent work explores applications in wearable, implantable, and surgical robotics. Notable achievements include developing electric actuators with 98% contraction and human-muscle-equivalent power density. His articles highlight advancements in electrostatic actuators, dielectric elastomers, and biomimetic designs. Awards include the IIT scholarship and academic honors for doctoral work. He advises on open positions in his lab and collaborates across disciplines. His labs (Soft Robotic Transducers Lab and Robotics Forum) drive innovations in soft robotics systems and transducers.

• Soft Robotics
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
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Jeffrey Schank is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. He directs the Agent-Based Models Lab, focusing on understanding social and evolutionary behaviors through computational modeling. His academic appointments include teaching roles in biological psychology and quantitative methods, such as courses on Developmental Psychobiology, Animal Behavior, and Agent-Based Modeling. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Chicago in 1991. Research Interests: Schank investigates how complex group behaviors emerge from individual rules, using agent-based models to study social dynamics, evolutionary processes, and developmental biology. Key areas include human mate choice, evolutionary game theory, and the behavior of animal groups like rats and primates. Publications Overview: His work spans theoretical population biology, social simulation, and computational modeling methodologies. Notable contributions include models of cooperative breeding in harsh environments, the evolution of fairness in game theory, and the dynamics of social identity. Recent research emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of agent-based models in ecology and conservation (e.g., waterfowl management). Lab Activities: The Schank Lab collaborates with institutions like the California National Primate Center to model primate social structures. Current projects involve agent-based models of macaque colonies and titi monkeys, incorporating behavioral syndromes and health data. The lab also develops biorobotic models of rat behavior using genetic algorithms.

• Agent-Based Modeling
• Social Behavior
• Evolutionary Dynamics
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Professor Dinesh Kumar is a faculty member in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, specializing in Biomedical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. He holds the role of Chair of the IEEE Biosignals and Biorobotics Conference since 2009, demonstrating leadership in interdisciplinary research. His research focuses on biomedical signal processing, medical imaging, and AI-driven diagnostics, with applications in neurology, cardiology, and telemedicine. Professor Kumar oversees projects addressing challenges like Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, cardiac arrhythmia classification, and wound assessment using advanced computational methods. His work bridges clinical and engineering domains, emphasizing practical solutions for healthcare challenges. Recent contributions include developing algorithms for ECG analysis, facial expression recognition for neurological disorders, and chatbot-based vocal screening systems. Despite no explicit mention of awards, his extensive publication record and conference leadership highlight significant scholarly impact. Professor Kumar collaborates with industry and academic partners to advance technologies such as thermal imaging for ulcers, deep learning for medical image segmentation, and wearable sensors for gait analysis. His research often involves interdisciplinary teams, reflecting a commitment to translating technical innovations into real-world healthcare tools.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing
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Richard Blob is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Clemson University . His research focuses on the diversity and evolution of animal function , particularly in vertebrates, with an emphasis on reptiles, amphibians, and fishes . He teaches graduate courses in Vertebrate Biology , Biomechanics , and Evolutionary Ecology . Education: Ph.D., Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago (1998) M.S., Evolutionary Biology, University of Chicago (1995) B.A., Individualized Studies (Paleobiology) & Biology, University of Pennsylvania (1992) His lab employs experimental biomechanics , phylogenetic comparative methods , and field sampling to study locomotion mechanics, bone strain, and environmental adaptation. Key areas include waterfall-climbing fish , turtle swimming kinematics , and deer antler evolution . Recent research trends highlight biomechanical tradeoffs in novel locomotor structures, hydrodynamic modeling for biomimetic design, and evolutionary transitions in aquatic-terrestrial environments. Collaborations span institutions like Brown University and the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology. Scientific Awards: Alumni Distinguished Professor (2015–present) Teacher of the Year (2006, 2013) Dr. Blob advises PhD and Master’s students and contributes to editorial boards of journals like Proceedings of the Royal Society B . His lab maintains facilities in Jordan Hall (400D–401D) and Long Hall, with active participation in the Bob Campbell Geology Museum .

• Biomechanics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Comparative Biology
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Auke Jan Ijspeert is a full professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he serves as head of the Biorobotics Laboratory (BioRob). He holds a primary affiliation with the Institute of Bioengineering and a secondary affiliation with the Institute of Mechanical Engineering. His academic leadership and research excellence have established him as a leading figure in bio-inspired robotics and computational neuroscience. B.Sc./M.Sc. in Physics, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 1995 Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh, 1999 Postdoctoral research at IDSIA/EPFL and University of Southern California (USC) SNF Assistant Professor at EPFL, 2002 Promoted to Associate Professor, October 2009 Promoted to Full Professor, April 2016 His research lies at the intersection of robotics, computational neuroscience, nonlinear dynamical systems, and applied machine learning. He investigates animal locomotion and movement control using numerical simulations and robotic platforms, aiming to understand biological principles and apply them to novel robot designs and controllers. His work has led to groundbreaking robots like the salamander-inspired Pleurobot and amphibious robotic systems. He also explores applications in assistive technologies such as exoskeletons and smart furniture for people with limited mobility. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in bio-inspired robotics, neuromechanical modeling, and the use of robots to understand biological locomotion. Key themes include spinal cord modeling for gait control, amphibious and aquatic locomotion, central pattern generators, and the evolutionary transition from swimming to walking. His work integrates neuroscience, biomechanics, and robotics to create physical models that serve both engineering and scientific discovery purposes. Scientific Awards and Honors: IEEE Fellow (2020) Best Paper Prize, CLAWAR 2019 Best Conference Paper Award, SAB 2018 Best Paper Award, IEEE RO-MAN 2014 Best Paper Award, IEEE Humanoids 2007 Overall Best Paper Award, IEEE ICRA 2002 Young Professorship Award, Swiss National Science Foundation Marie Curie Scholarship, European Commission Auke Ijspeert has been actively involved in academic service, serving as an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Robotics (2009–2013) and Soft Robotics (2018–2021), and as an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics and the International Journal of Humanoid Robotics. He has secured major funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation, Human Frontier Science Program, European Commission (FP7, H2020), Human Brain Project, and other international agencies. He has organized seven major international conferences and served on over 50 program committees. His laboratory, BioRob, is a hub for interdisciplinary research, training students and researchers in biorobotics, and fostering collaboration across neuroscience, robotics, and biomechanics.

• Biorobotics
• Computational Neuroscience
• Robotics
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