I am a roboticist with a keen focus on tactile sensing and the design of bio-inspired sensors for robotics and artificial prosthesis. I completed my doctoral training at the University of New South Wales, Australia, under the prestigious Scientia PhD Scholarship Program with a distinction and Dean's Award for Best PhD thesis. My research was conducted at leading laboratories in the field of tactile sensing and somatosensory research. During my postdoctoral training at Neuroscience Research Australia in Sydney, Australia, I broadened my research competence by investigating the mechanisms and function of the autonomic nervous system for friction perception and dynamic force regulation during grasping and manipulating objects in humans. My research primarily comprises a range of studies focused on understanding the intricate functions of tactile receptors and sensorimotor control within the human hand. While delving into the fundamental aspects of sensory mechanisms, my overarching objective is to leverage this profound knowledge. I aim to integrate artificial intelligence and bio-inspired sensors to propel advancements in achieving dexterity within robotic manipulators. Currently, I am working towards the development of a new-generation prosthesis that will enable naturalistic tactile sensations using microneurography and microstimulation.

A few highlights of my research:
1. Encoding of touch signals by tactile afferents
2. Restoring artificial touch sensation in prosthetics and robotic arms
3. A recent highlight is my published paper in the Journal of Physiology, where the methods image was featured as the cover of the latest issue