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External Advisory Board

Supervisors

  • Dr. Gavin Abercrombie
    Keywords:
    Natural Language Processing, AI, safety fairness and ethics
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, NLP, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    g.abercrombie@hw.ac.uk
  • Dr. Stefano V. Albrecht
    Keywords:
    autonomous systems, multi-agent interaction, reinforcement learning, probabilistic inference
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Yoann Altmann
    Keywords:
    Institute of Sensors, Signals and Systems; research; uk; robotics; biomedical; imaging
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    y.altmann@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Morteza Amjadi
    Keywords:
    Soft robotics, smart materials, wearable sensors
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    m.amjadi@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Tughrul Arslan
    Keywords:
    Haptic Feedback for Human-Robot Interaction, Radio Frequency (RF) SLAM for Robotic Navigation; Real-Time Systems,...
    T.Arslan@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Fernando Auat Cheein
    Keywords:
    field robotics; agricultural robotics; remote sensing; crop characterization and phenotyping; perception and computer...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    F.Auat@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Matthew Aylett
    Keywords:
    Human-Robot Interaction, Social Robotics, Conversational User Interfaces, Speech Technology, Accessibility
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    M.Aylett@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Ruth Aylett
    Keywords:
    Afffective computing, social robotics
    r.s.aylett@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Lynne Baillie
    Keywords:
    Human Robot Interaction, Health...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    l.baillie@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Phil J. Bartie
    Keywords:
    geoinformatics; spatial analysis; LiDAR; visibility modelling; data visualisation
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction
    phil.bartie@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Vaishak Belle
    Keywords:
    Explainable AI, Machine learning, Cognitive robotics, Integrated task and motion planning
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    vaishak@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Hakan Bilen
    Keywords:
    Computer vision and machine learning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    hbilen@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Frédéric Bosché
    Keywords:
    Automation, imaging, defect, construction, management
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    f.bosche@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Keith Brown
    Keywords:
    Condition monitoring, signal processing, sonar
    k.e.brown@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Alan Bundy FRS, FACM, FREng, FRSE
    Keywords:
    Automation of reasoning; formation and evolution of representations of knowledge; logical theory creation and evolution...
    Theme:
    Verification and Security
    bundy@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Ignacio Carlucho
    Keywords:
    Robotics, reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, intelligent control, ad hoc teamwork.
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Ignacio.Carlucho@ed.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Mike Chantler
    Keywords:
    human-robot co-operation through visual interfaces; computer vision and image processing, texture
    M.J.Chantler@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Dongdong Chen
    Keywords:
    Machine learning; AI; computer vision; computational imaging; information fusion, medical imaging, signal processing
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    d.chen@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. David Corne
    Keywords:
    data analytics, machine learning, swarm intelligence, autonomous task co-ordination
    d.w.corne@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Michael Crichton
    Keywords:
    skin, device-human interfacing, biomedical sensing, sensors, biomimetics
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    M.Crichton@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Elliot Crowley
    Keywords:
    Efficient machine learning, automated machine learning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    elliot.j.crowley@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Mike Davies
    Keywords:
    radar, lidar, computer vision, image processing, compressed sensing, sampling, sensor fusion, machine learning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    mike.davies@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Louise Delicato
    Keywords:
    emotion recognition, visual perception, health and wellbeing
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction
    L.Delicato@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Karen Donaldson
    Keywords:
    Planetary exploration, Biomimetic Robotics
    Theme:
    Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    karen.donaldson@hw.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Christian Dondrup
    Keywords:
    Human-Robot Interaction, Social Robotics, (Human-aware) Navigation...
    c.dondrup@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Mauro Dragone
    Keywords:
    Cognitive robotics, human-robot interaction, multi-agent systems, internet of things, cloud robotics, ambient assisted...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    m.dragone@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Matthew W. Dunnigan
    Keywords:
    Control, modelling, estimation
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Bioinspired Approaches
    m.w.dunnigan@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Mustafa Suphi Erden
    Keywords:
    Assistive robotics, skill assistance, physical human-robot interaction, medical robotics, mechatronics design
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    m.s.erden@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Arash Eshghi
    Keywords:
    Spoken Dialogue Systems, Natural Language Processing, Linguistics, Human Interaction
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, NLP
    a.eshghi@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Robert Fisher FIAPR FBMVA
    Keywords:
    3D and Stereo Vision
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception
    rbf@inf.ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Theodoros Georgiou
    Keywords:
    Rehabilitation robotics, technology assisted healthcare, wearables, human-robot interaction.
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    t.georgiou@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Francesco Giorgio-Serchi
    Keywords:
    Underwater Robotics, Bioinspired Robotics, Soft Robotics, Vehicle Hydrodynamics, Mechatronics, Actuator Design, Model...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    f.giorgio-serchi@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Abderrahim Halimi
    Keywords:
    image processing, computational imaging, 3D Lidar
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    a.halimi@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Helen Hastie
    Keywords:
    Human-robot interaction, spoken dialogue systems, NLG, trustworthy autonomous systems.
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, NLP
    h.hastie@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. J. Michael Herrmann
    Keywords:
    Robot learning; self-organisation; developmental robotics; neuroprosthetics; computational neuroscience; data analysis
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    michael.herrmann@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Timothy Hospedales
    Keywords:
    meta-learning, deep learning, computer vision
    t.hospedales@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Craig Innes
    Keywords:
    Statistical Verification, Safe Planning and Control, Explainable AI, Integrated Task and Motion Planning
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    cinnes@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Andrew Ireland
    Keywords:
    Automated reasoning; formal modelling; verification and synthesis; productive use of failure; system safety
    Theme:
    Verification and Security
    a.ireland@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Ohad Kammar
    Keywords:
    Programming languages design and semantics, types, category theory
    Theme:
    Verification and Security
    ohad.kammar@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Frank Keller
    Keywords:
    Natural language processing, language and vision, computational narrative
    keller@inf.ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Mohsen Khadem
    Keywords:
    Medical Robotics, Image-guided Surgery, Continuum Robots, Applications of Control Theory in Robotics
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception
    mohsen.khadem@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Ekaterina Komendantskaya
    Keywords:
    Logic in AI, Verification, Theorem Proving, Types, Programming Languages
    Theme:
    Verification and Security
    e.komendantskaya@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Taku Komura
    Keywords:
    Animatronics, Computer graphics and Animation
    tkomura@inf.ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Xianwen Kong
    Keywords:
    Robotics; parallel mechanism; parallel robot; reconfigurable robot; adaptive robotic hand/gripper; compliant mechanism...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    X.Kong@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Ioannis Konstas
    Keywords:
    Natural Language Processing, Natural Language Generation, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
    Theme:
    NLP, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    i.konstas@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Maria Koskinopoulou
    Keywords:
    Robotics, computer vision and AI, medical robotics, autonomous systems, industrial applications.
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    M.Koskinopoulou@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. David Lane CBE FREng FRSE
    Keywords:
    Autonomy, control, imaging, sonar, subsea robotics
    d.m.lane@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Oliver Lemon
    Keywords:
    Human-robot interaction, speech, machine learning, multimodal interfaces, collaboration, HRI
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, NLP, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    o.lemon@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Changjian Li
    Keywords:
    Computer Graphics, 3D Vision, Shape Analysis, Geometry Processing, 3D reconstruction, Sketch-based modeling, Medical...
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Changjian.li@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Theo Lim
    Keywords:
    Visualisation, haptic interfaces, manufacturing
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    T.Lim@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Michael Lones
    Keywords:
    bio-inspired control, predictive modelling, optimisation
    M.Lones@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Chris Lu
    Keywords:
    SLAM, Sensing and Perception under Visual Degradation. Multi-modal sensor fusion
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    xiaoxuan.lu@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Christopher Lucas
    Keywords:
    cognitive science, active learning, probabilistic models, transfer learning, multi-task learning, compositionality
    Theme:
    Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    c.lucas@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Oisin Mac Aodha
    Keywords:
    Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, 3D Understanding, AI for Social Good
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    oisin.macaodha@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Carlos Mastalli
    Keywords:
    Legged robotics, Optimal control, Numerical optimization, Reinforcement learning, Model predictive control, Motion...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    C.Mastalli@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Alistair McConnell
    Keywords:
    Rehabilitation robotics, wearables, internet of things, prosthetics, assistive robotics, medical robotics, robots for...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    Alistair.McConnell@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Michael Mistry
    Keywords:
    dynamics and control, human motion, humanoid robotics
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Bioinspired Approaches
    mmistry@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Joao Mota
    Keywords:
    Optimization Algorithms and Theory, Machine Learning, Multimodal Signal Processing, Network Science
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    j.mota@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Najib Muhammad
    Keywords:
    Logic, Automata Theory, Game Theory, Multi-Agent Systems, Formal Verification, Automated Synthesis, Model Checking
    Theme:
    Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    m.najib@hw.ac.uk
  • Dr. Wei Pang MIET
    Keywords:
    Bio-inspired Computing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Explainable AI, Qualitative Reasoning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    w.pang@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Yvan Petillot
    Keywords:
    Robotics, image processing, vision, autonomy
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception
    y.r.petillot@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Ron Petrick
    Keywords:
    Automated planning, cognitive robotics, knowledge representation and reasoning, human-robot interaction, explainable...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    R.Petrick@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Norbert Radacsi
    Keywords:
    6-axis bioprinting, 3D/4D printing, nanofibres, sensors
    Theme:
    Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    n.radacsi@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Thusha Rajendran
    Keywords:
    Developmental Psychology; Developmental Disorders
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    T.Rajendran@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Subramanian Ramamoorthy
    Keywords:
    Robot Learning for Decision Making under Uncertainty, Dexterous Manipulation and Control, Human-Robot Interaction,...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches, Verification and Security
    s.ramamoorthy@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Marta Romeo
    Keywords:
    human-robot interaction; human behaviour understanding; social robotics; assistive technologies; affective computing;...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    M.Romeo@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Michael Rovatsos
    Keywords:
    Multiagent systems, coordination technologies, safe and ethical AI, human-AI collaboration, automated planning,...
    Michael.Rovatsos@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Laura Sevilla-Lara
    Keywords:
    Computer Vision, Video Understanding, Machine Learning
    lsevilla@exseed.ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Mohan Sridharan
    Keywords:
    Knowledge representation and reasoning, cognitive systems, interactive learning, control systems, human-robot...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    m.sridharan@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Robert Stewart
    Keywords:
    Parallel programming languages, domain specific languages, dataflow models, embedded systems, hardware, model checking...
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    R.Stewart@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Adam Stokes
    Keywords:
    Soft Materials and Biomimetic Robotics
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    adam.stokes@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Amos Storkey
    Keywords:
    Reinforcement Learning, Planning, Data-efficient learning
    Theme:
    Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    a.storkey@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Kartic Subr
    Keywords:
    Approximate physical simulation, manipulation of deformable objects
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    K.Subr@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Alessandro Suglia
    Keywords:
    Embodied AI, Conversational AI, Multimodal Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, NLP
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, NLP, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    a.suglia@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Austin Tate FREng FRSE
    Keywords:
    Intelligent Planning and Execution, Search and Rescue
    a.tate@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Nick Taylor
    Keywords:
    Robot motion planning; human-robot co-operation; robot safety; AUV fault diagnosis and recovery
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    n.k.taylor@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Steve Tonneau
    Keywords:
    Humanoid robotics; Motion planning, Optimal control
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning
    stonneau@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Marta Vallejo
    Keywords:
    Explainable AI, machine learning, deep learning, biomedical image, wearable data and computer vision
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    m.vallejo@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Patricia A. Vargas
    Keywords:
    Neurorobotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Rehabilitation Robotics, Evolutionary Robotics, Swarm Robotics, Biologically-...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    p.a.vargas@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Amir Vaxman
    Keywords:
    Geometry Processing, Computer Graphics, Shape Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Directional and Vector-field Design, Medical...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception
    avaxman@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Antonio Vergari
    Keywords:
    deep generative models, complex reasoning, neuro-symbolic AI, reliable and efficient probabilistic inferece, automated...
    Theme:
    Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    avergari@exseed.ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Sethu Vijayakumar FRSE
    Keywords:
    Humanoid robotics; Robot learning; Computational motor control; Adaptive motion synthesis; Prosthetics
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    sethu.vijayakumar@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Dr. Changhai Wang
    Keywords:
    Microactuators and microrobotics, robotic micromanipulation and microassessmbly, microsystem and electronic packaging
    Theme:
    Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    C.Wang@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Cheng Wang
    Keywords:
    Motion planning, Verification & Validation, AI Safety, Explainable AI, Scenario Generation
    Cheng.Wang@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Chengjia Wang
    Keywords:
    Machine learning, medical imaging, computer vision
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    chengjia.wang@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Prof. Barbara Webb
    Keywords:
    Bio-robotics, Sensorimotor Control
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    bwebb@inf.ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Yves Wiaux
    Keywords:
    compressive sensing, computational imaging, optimisation algorithms
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    y.wiaux@hw.ac.uk
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Dr. Yunjie Yang
    Keywords:
    Soft Sensors, Electronic-skins, Soft Robotics, Machine Learning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    Y.Yang@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh
  • Prof. Frauke Zeller
    Keywords:
    Human-Robot Interaction, Social Robotics, Design Informatics
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    fzeller@ed.ac.uk
    University of Edinburgh