As part of my role within the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, I have been actively involved in tutoring and supervising PhD students working in the areas of Soft Robotics, flexible actuators, and applied electronics. My guidance focuses on helping students navigate both the theoretical and experimental aspects of their research, including materials design, prototyping, and performance evaluation of novel soft robotic systems. I regularly provide feedback on research planning, experimental setup, data interpretation, and technical writing.
In addition to PhD support, I have mentored Master’s students through their dissertation projects, often guiding them through the development of functional prototypes that integrate soft actuators and electronic control systems. I emphasize hands-on learning and interdisciplinary thinking, encouraging students to bridge materials science, electronics, and robotics in creative and practical ways. My teaching approach is grounded in fostering independence, problem-solving, and curiosity, preparing students for both academic and industry-oriented careers in next-generation robotics.