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Associate Professor Ebu Avci BSc, MEng, PhD, HEA

Associate Professor in Mechatronics

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Food and Advanced Technology

I received my PhD degree in robotics from Osaka University, Japan (2010-2013). I was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Toyota Technological Institute, Japan (2013-2014). Then, I was a Research Associate with the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery, Imperial College London, UK (2014-2015). I am currently a Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics  at Massey University. My current research interests include micro-nano systems for bio-medical applications (nano-scale robots for molecule analysis, micro-scale robots for cell manipulation and millimeter-scale robots for gut analysis).

Massey Microrobotics Lab

Associate Investigator in The MacDiarmid Institute

Professional

Contact details

  • Location: RC2.120, Riddet Building
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science - Sabanci University (2008)
  • Master of Engineering - Osaka University (2010)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Osaka University (2013)

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, Higher Education Academy (Associate Member/Fellow) (2018)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Prizes and Awards

  • MARSDEN Fast Start Award ($300,000), Optical Nano-Machines to Study Single-Molecules - Royal Society of New Zealand (2018)
  • KiwiNet Emerging Innovator Award 2020 ($20,000) - KiwiNet (2020)
  • College of Sciences 2020 Massey University Research Fund ($10,500), The Wisdom of the Crowd: Swarm Behaviors of Micro Robots - Massey University (2020)
  • Massey University Strategic Research Excellence Fund (SREF) 2019 ($20,000), Development of Micro-Suction System for Single-Cell Manipulation - Massey University (2019)
  • College of Sciences 2019 Massey University Research Fund ($12,000), Magnetic Capsule Robot to Diagnose Abnormalities in Digestive System - Massey University - College of Science (2019)
  • Massey University Research Fund ($12,000), Mobile Micro-Robots for Cell Analysis - Massey University (2018)
  • Massey University Research Fund Early Career Award ($20,000), Development of Micro-manipulation System - Massey University (2017)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Robotics, Micro Robotics, Microtechnology, Nanotechnology, Mechanism Design, Kinematics, Cell Manipulation, Nano Systems, Molecule Analysis, Bioengineering, Instrumentation, MEMS.

Thematics

Health and Well-being, Future Food Systems

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Biomedical Engineering (090300): Biomedical Instrumentation (090303): Engineering (090000): Manufacturing Engineering (091000): Mechanical Engineering (091300):
Medical And Health Sciences (110000): Medical Microbiology (110800):
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) (091306): Microtechnology (091009): Precision Engineering (091011)

Keywords

Robotics, Micro Robotics, Microtechnology, Nanotechnology, Mechanism Design, Kinematics, Cell manipulation, Nano Systems, Molecule Analysis, MEMS.

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 6 19

Completed Projects

Project Title: Optical Nano-Machines to study single-molecules

Date Range: 2018 - 2022

Funding Body: Royal Society of New Zealand

Project Team:

  • A/Pro Ebu Avci - Project Leader
  • Prof Bill Williams - Team Member
  • Kate Andrew - Team Member (Doctoral Student)
  • Matthew Lofroth - Team Member (Doctoral Student)

Research Outputs

Journal

Carlisle, N., Huynh, B., Wolber, FM., Rosset, S., & Avci, E. (2023). Novel Piezoelectric Device for Inducing Strain on Biological Tissue At High Speed. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics.
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Rehan, M., Al-Bahadly, I., Thomas, DG., Young, W., Cheng, LK., & Avci, E. (2023). Smart capsules for sensing and sampling the gut: Status, challenges and prospects. Gut.
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E., Thomas, D.
Rehan, M., Yeo, AG., Yousuf, MU., & Avci, E. (2022). Anchoring Mechanism for Capsule Endoscope: Mechanical Design, Fabrication and Experimental Evaluation. Micromachines. 13(12)
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Rehan, M., Al-Bahadly, I., Thomas, DG., & Avci, E. (2022). Development of a Robotic Capsule for in vivo Sampling of Gut Microbiota. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 7(4), 9517-9524
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E., Thomas, D.
Yousuf, MU., Al-Bahadly, I., & Avci, E. (2022). Statistical wind speed forecasting models for small sample datasets: Problems, Improvements, and prospects. Energy Conversion and Management. 261
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E.
Pradhan, S., Whitby, CP., Williams, MAK., Chen, JLY., & Avci, E. (2022). Interfacial colloidal assembly guided by optical tweezers and tuned via surface charge. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 621, 101-109
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E., Whitby, C.
Yousuf, MU., Al-Bahadly, I., & Avci, E. (2022). Wind speed prediction for small sample dataset using hybrid first-order accumulated generating operation-based double exponential smoothing model. Energy Science and Engineering. 10(3), 726-739
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E.
Ward, R., Ravindran, S., R. Otazo, M., Cradock, B., Avci, E., Gillies, G., . . . Williams, MAK. (2021). Inside the ensemble: Unlocking the potential of one-at-a-time experiments with lab-on-a-chip automation. Lab on a Chip. 21(22), 4401-4413
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Rehan, M., Al-Bahadly, I., Thomas, DG., & Avci, E. (2021). Towards Gut Microbiota Sampling Using an Untethered Sampling Device. IEEE Access. 9, 127175-127184
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E., Thomas, D.
ANDREW, PK., RAUDSEPP, A., FAN, D., STAUFER, U., WILLIAMS, MAK., & AVCI, E. (2021). Optical microlever assisted DNA stretching. Optics Express. 29(16), 25836-25847
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Yousuf, MU., Al-Bahadly, I., & Avci, E. (2021). Short-Term Wind Speed Forecasting Based on Hybrid MODWT-ARIMA-Markov Model. IEEE Access. 9, 79695-79711
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E.
Rehan, M., Al-Bahadly, I., Thomas, DG., & Avci, E. (2021). Measurement of peristaltic forces exerted by living intestine on robotic capsule. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. 26(4), 1803-1811
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E., Thomas, D.
Yousuf, MU., Al-Bahadly, I., & Avci, E. (2021). A modified GM(1,1) model to accurately predict wind speed. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments. 43
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E.
Rehan, M., Al-Bahadly, I., Thomas, DG., & Avci, E. (2020). Capsule robot for gut microbiota sampling using shape memory alloy spring. International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery. 16(5), 1-14
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E., Thomas, D.
Andrew, PK., Williams, MAK., & Avci, E. (2020). Optical micromachines for biological studies. Micromachines. 11(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Penny, H., Hayman, DTS., & Avci, E. (2020). Micromanipulation system for isolating a single cryptosporidium oocyst. Micromachines. 11(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E., Hayman, D.
Yousuf, MU., Al-Bahadly, I., & Avci, E. (2019). Current Perspective on the Accuracy of Deterministic Wind Speed and Power Forecasting. IEEE Access. 7, 159547-159564
[Journal article]Authored by: Al-Bahadly, I., Avci, E.
Lofroth, M., & Avci, E. (2019). Development of a novel modular compliant gripper for manipulation of micro objects. Micromachines. 10(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Crimp, D., Suhaimi, S., & Avci, E. (2018). Passive-active hybrid release strategy for micro-object separation task. International Journal of Intelligent Robotics and Applications. 2(4), 436-444
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Lofroth, M., & Avci, E. (2018). Auto-focusing approach on multiple micro objects using the prewitt operator. International Journal of Intelligent Robotics and Applications. 2(4), 413-424
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Grammatikopoulou, M., & Yang, GZ. (2017). Laser-Printing and 3D Optical-Control of Untethered Microrobots. Advanced Optical Materials. 5(19)
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Hattori, T., Kamiyama, K., Kojima, M., Horade, M., Mae, Y., . . . Arai, T. (2015). Piezo-actuated parallel mechanism for biological cell release at high speed. Biomedical Microdevices. 17(5)
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Ohara, K., Nguyen, CN., Theeravithayangkura, C., Kojima, M., Tanikawa, T., . . . Arai, T. (2015). High-speed automated manipulation of microobjects using a two-fingered microhand. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 62(2), 1070-1079
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Ohara, K., Takubo, T., Mae, Y., & Arai, T. (2013). Development of multi-scalable micro hand system with precise motion ability. Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics. 25(1), 183-191
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Nguyen, C-N., Ohara, K., Mae, Y., & Arai, T. (2013). Analysis and suppression of residual vibration in microhand for high-speed single-cell manipulation. International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation. 3(2), 110-117
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.
Nguyen, CN., Ohara, K., Avci, E., Takubo, T., Mae, Y., & Arai, T. (2012). Real-time precise 3D measurement of micro transparent objects using All-In-Focus imaging system. Journal of Micro-Nano Mechatronics. 7(1-3), 21-31
[Journal article]Authored by: Avci, E.

Thesis

Avci, E. (2013). High-speed automated micromanipulation system with multi-scalability. (Doctoral Thesis, Osaka University)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Avci, E.

Conference

Carlisle, N., Williams, MAK., Whitby, CP., Nock, V., Chen, JLY., & Avci, E.Manipulation of Optical Force-Induced Micro-Assemblies at the Air-Liquid Interface. IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. (pp. 2709 - 2714). 2153-0858.
[Conference]Authored by: Avci, E., Whitby, C.
Allen, MC., Lookmire, S., & Avci, E.Manufacturing Microfluidic Chips: Micro Milling Approach. Proceedings of MARSS 2022 - 5th International Conference on Manipulation, Automation, and Robotics at Small Scales.
[Conference]Authored by: Avci, E.
Andrew, PK., Raudsepp, A., Nock, V., Fan, D., Williams, MAK., Staufer, U., . . . Avci, E.Developing an Optical Microlever for Stable and Unsupported Force Amplification. Proceedings of MARSS 2022 - 5th International Conference on Manipulation, Automation, and Robotics at Small Scales.
[Conference]Authored by: Avci, E.
Kemp, A., Lofroth, M., Barnes, V., Pita, A., Hayman, DTS., & Avci, E.Isolation of Parasites by Micropipette Aspiration. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM. (pp. 865 - 870).
[Conference]Authored by: Avci, E., Hayman, D., Pita, A.
Andrew, PK., Fan, D., Raudsepp, A., Lofroth, M., Staufer, U., Williams, MAK., . . . Avci, E.Design of optical micromachines for use in biologically relevant environments. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM. (pp. 2039 - 2045).
[Conference]Authored by: Avci, E.
Suhaimi, S., & Avci, E. (2020). A Micro-Tweezers System for Cell Isolation Task. Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, SII 2020. (pp. 1354 - 1359).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Andrew, P-K., Fan, D., Avci, E., Williams, M., & Staufer, U. (2019). Manufacturing Microrobots to Aid in Optical Tweezer Studies of Single Molecules. , The MinacNed International MicroNano Conference 2019
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Avci, E.
Jaywant, SA., Arif, KM., Potgieter, J., & Avci, E. (2019). Self-assembled optical diffraction patterns for applications in water quality monitoring. Proceedings of the International Conference on Sensing Technology, ICST. Vol. 2019-December
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arif, K., Avci, E.
Suhaimi, S., & Avci, E. (2019). Development of a Micro Robotic Hand for Microorganism Separation Task. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (AMN9). Wellington, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Avci, E.
Alsallal, S., Tunnicliffe, M., & Avci, E. (2018). Non-Destructive Evaluation of Soft Body Armour Condition using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz. Vol. 2018-September
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E., Tunnicliffe, M.
Lofroth, M., & Avci, E. (2018). An auto-focusing approach for micro objects at different focal planes. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM. Vol. 2018-July (pp. 974 - 979).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Crimp, DP., & Avci, E. (2018). Development of a micromanipulation platform with passive-active hybrid release strategy for single-cell separation. IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM. Vol. 2018-July (pp. 986 - 990).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., & Yang, GZ. (2016). Development of a microhand using direct laser writing for indirect optical manipulation. IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. Vol. 2016-November (pp. 5125 - 5130).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., & Yang, GZ. (2016). Development of micromechanisms for handling of biomaterials under laser light. MESA 2016 - 12th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications - Conference Proceedings.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Kurata, T., Avci, E., Kamiyama, K., Kojima, M., Ohara, K., Horade, M., . . . Arai, T.(2014, July). Vibration reduction of microhand used in transporting operations. . Retreived from http://www-dsc.mech.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp/ISFA2014/files/ISFA2014_fullProgram_20140630.pdf
[Conference]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Kenmochi, M., Kawanishi, M., Narikiyo, T., Kawakami, S., & Saitoh, Y. (2014). Vibration control of 3P(S)4 class parallel mechanisms for high speed applications using Quantitative Feedback Design. IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. (pp. 1710 - 1715).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Kojima, M., Yabugaki, H., Avci, E., Ohara, K., Sakai, S., Horade, M., . . . Arai, T. (2014). Development of hydrogel coated end effector for stable cell manipulation by two-fingered micro-hand. 2014 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2014. (pp. 43 - 48).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Kenmochi, M., Avci, E., Kawanishi, M., Narikiyo, T., Kawakami, S., & Saitou, Y. (2014). Robust position control of Delta Parallel mechanisms using dynamic model and QFT. IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics. (pp. 1256 - 1261).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Yabugaki, H., Hattori, T., Kamiyama, K., Kojima, M., Mae, Y., . . . Arai, T. (2014). Dynamic releasing of biological cells at high speed using parallel mechanism to control adhesion forces. Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. (pp. 3789 - 3794).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Kurata, T., Avci, E., Kamiyama, K., Ohara, K., Horade, M., Kojima, M., . . . Arai, T.Vibration analysis of a microhand which has a new parallel mechanism. . Tokyo, Japan
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Ohara, K., & Arai, T. (2013). Towards high-speed microassembly using two-fingered microhand. Poster session presented at the meeting of The 2013 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Workshop: Microassembly: Robotics and Beyond. Karlsruhe, Germany
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Nguyen, CN., Ohara, K., Kojima, M., Mae, Y., & Arai, T. (2013). Towards high-speed automated micromanipulation. Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. (pp. 1718 - 1723).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Kojima, M., Avci, E., Ohara, K., Mae, Y., & Arai, T. (2012). Development of end effector for cell manipulation with two-fingered micro-hand. 2012 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, MHS 2012. (pp. 399 - 401).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Nguyen, CN., Ohara, K., Mae, Y., Arai, T., & Gobel, C. (2012). Vibration analysis of microhand for high speed single cell manipulation. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2012. (pp. 75 - 80).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Nguyen, CN., Ohara, K., Avci, E., Takubo, T., Mae, Y., & Arai, T.High-speed 3D detection and tracking of a two-fingered microhand. . Kyoto, Japan
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Avci, E.
Nguyen, CN., Ohara, K., Avci, E., Takubo, T., Mae, Y., & Arai, T. (2011). Automated micromanipulation for a microhand with all-in-focus imaging system. IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems. (pp. 427 - 432).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Ohara, K., Takubo, T., Mae, Y., & Arai, T. (2011). High speed micromanipulation system with multi-scalability. 2011 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO 2011. (pp. 1212 - 1217).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Ohara, K., Takubo, T., Mae, Y., & Arai, T.Optimum Design for Multi-Scalable Microhand. . Nagoya
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Ohara, K., Takubo, T., Mae, Y., & Arai, T. (2010). Workspace optimization for multi-scale micromanipulation system. 2010 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science: From Micro and Nano Scale Systems to Robotics and Mechatronics Systems, MHS 2010, Micro-Nano GCOE 2010, Bio-Manipulation 2010. (pp. 328 - 333).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Ohara, K., Takubo, T., Mae, Y., & Arai, T.A new Multi-Scale Micromanipulation System. . Yokohama
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Avci, E.
Avci, E., Ohara, K., Takubo, T., Mae, Y., & Arai, T. (2009). A new multi-scale micromanipulation system with dexterous motion. 20th Anniversary MHS 2009 and Micro-Nano Global COE - 2009 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science. (pp. 444 - 449).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Avci, E.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • Turkish
    Last used: Always
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • English
    Last used: Always
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Japanese
    Last used: Always
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Average

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

(228.111) Engineering Practice 1: Global Perspectives, (33%, 2016), (50%, 2017), (50%, 2018), (50%, 2019);

(228.115) Engineering and Technology Principles, (30%, 2020), (20%, 2021), (20%, 2022);

(228.212) Engineering Practice 4: Materials & Manufacturing, (25%, 2016), (20%, 2017), (20%, 2018), (20%, 2019), (20%, 2020), (20%, 2021), (20%, 2022);

(282.260) Manufacturing Engineering and Computer-Aided Design, (50%, 2020), (50%, 2021 for both campuses), (50%, 2022 for both campuses);

(282.371) Mechanics and Materials, (60%, 2016), (60%, 2017), (60%, 2018), (100%, 2019), (100%, 2020), (50%, 2021 for both campuses), (50%, 2022 for both campuses);

(282.372) Mechanical Engineering - Mechanism and Component Design, (50%, 2016), (50%, 2017), (50%, 2018), (50%, 2019), (33%, 2020 for both campuses), (33%, 2021 for both campuses), (33%, 2022 for both campuses);

(228.711) Engineering Practice 6 : Design Capstone Project, (25%, 2019), (25%, 2020), (25%, 2021), (25%, 2022);

(228.798) Individual Research Project, 2-3 students/year since 2016.

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Supervision:

  1. Kate Andrew, 2018 - present, PhD, "Optical Nano Machines for Observation of Molecules".
  2. Muhammad Rehan, 2018 - present, PhD, "Capsule Robots for Medical Applications".
  3. Nick Carlisle, 2022 - present, PhD, "Reconfigurable Microrobot Assemblies".
  4. Martin Allen, 2022, 4th year individual project, "Micro-milling for Manufacturing Microfluidic Chips".
  5. Ben Orwin-Higgs, 2022, 4th year individual project, "Crystal Handling: A Microrobotic Approach".

Completed:

    1. Susav Pradhan, 2021, Research Associate. In 2022, has started a researcher postion in Australia.
    2. Jack Downing, 2021, 4th year individual project.
    3. Andrew Kemp, 2021, 4th year individual project.
    4. Brian Huynh, 2021, 4th year individual project.
    5. Victor Barnes, 2020-2021, summer research intern from UoA - Biomedical Engineering. In 2022, has started a funded PhD position in Monash University, Australia. 
    6. Andrew Yeo, 2020, 4th year individual project. Received the finalist of the best paper and the best student paper awards in the 7th International Conference on Advanced Mechatronics (JSME ICAM 2021), Aichi, Japan. 
    7. Nick Carlisle, 2020, 4th year individual project. Received the best mechatronics design prize from 2020 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics (AIM 2020) BOston, USA.
    8. Sid Venkatesh, 2020, 4th year individual project.
    9. Hamish Penny, 2019, 4th year individual project.
    10. Ben Lewis, 2019, 4th year individual project. Received the Best Researcher Award, SFAT, Massey University.
    11. Matthew  Lofroth, 2019, Master of Engineering. Received the runner up best presentation award during postgraduate day of IEEE (September 5, 2018).
    12. Taimoor Khan, 2019, Master of Engineering Studies.
    13. Jenn Tung Goh, 2019, Master of Engineering Studies.
    14. Syahir Suhaimi, 2018, 4th year individual project. 
    15. Denver Hayward, 2018, 4th year individual project.
    16. Harry Allom, 2017, 4th year individual project.
    17. Daniel Crimp, 2017, 4th year individual project.
    18. Matthew Lofroth, 2017, 4th year individual project.
    19. Salem Al-Sallal, 2016, 4th year individual project.
    20. Braden Cradock, 2016, 4th year individual project, Received best presentation award, SEAT Massey.

        Summary of Doctoral Supervision

        Position Current Completed
        Main Supervisor 3 1
        Co-supervisor 0 3

        Current Doctoral Supervision

        Main Supervisor of:

        • Atusa Ghorbani Siavashani - Doctor of Philosophy
          Composite and Compact Actuators for Ingestible Medical Devices
        • Farzaneh Baserisalehi - Doctor of Philosophy
          Robotic capsule to examine gastrointestinal tract
        • Nick Carlisle - Doctor of Philosophy
          Reconfigurable Microrobots with Programmable Assembly Behaviour

        Completed Doctoral Supervision

        Main Supervisor of:

        • 2022 - Philippa-Kate Andrew - Doctor of Philosophy
          The Development of Optical Nanomachines for Studying Molecules

        Co-supervisor of:

        • 2022 - Muhammad Uzair Yousuf - Doctor of Philosophy
          Enhancing statistical wind speed forecasting models
        • 2022 - Muhammad Rehan - Doctor of Philosophy
          Robotic Capsule for Sampling Gut Microbiota: Design, Development and Evaluation
        • 2019 - Swapna Jaywant - Doctor of Philosophy
          Self-assembled Optical Diffraction Sensor for Water Quality Monitoring

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