Signal Processing, Electronics, Automation and Robotics (SPEAR)
Intro
The Signal Processing, Electronics, Automation and Robotics (SPEAR) group is an interdisciplinary research group within the School of Computing and Engineering at the University of West London. Founded in 2022, the SPEAR group aims to be a key hub for innovation on signal processing, electronics and robotics, fostering collaborations between researchers, students and faculty focusing on theoretical research as well as applications in sensing, perception, control and automation.
The SPEAR group aims to bring together people from a wide range of disciplines, eg Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Civil, Biomedical, Computer and Software Engineering, both within the UK and abroad. Our interdisciplinary approach promotes connections with academia, industry and government and seeks to deliver solutions to fundamental as well as real-world problems.
We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment that treats all its members and partners equally.
Group members
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Dr Apostolos Georgakis
Associate Professor in Electrical and Electronic EngineeringSchool of Computing and EngineeringApostolos joined the School of Computing and Engineering at UWL in 2017. Prior to that he was with the Division of Engineering at King’s College London.
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Dr Zhenxi (Nathan) Cui
Lecturer in Electronic and Robotic Engineering
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Dr Rimcy Palakkappilly Alikunju
Lecturer in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Dr Nagham Saeed
Associate Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Current PhD students
2024
- Dionysios Kokkoris, Advanced Human-Robot Collaboration based on the Robot’s Adaptation to Predicted Human Inputs.
- Timilehin Emmanuel Olusegun, Towards Human-Centric Robotic Motion Generation: Multimodal Diffusion Model and Reinforcement Learning Integration.
2022
- Julia Tomaszewska, Use of Audio and Bio-impedance Signals with Application of Machine Learning in Diagnostics of Laryngeal Pathologies.
Research opportunities
Our group is committed to producing high quality research within the scope of our group’s aims and interests. Some indicative research topics currently open are:
- Embodied Intelligence in Autonomous Systems and Mobile Robots
- Human-Robot Collaboration in Industrial and Domestic Applications
- Embedded Multi-Sensor Robotic Perception
- Robotic Grasping and Manipulation for Rigid and Deformable Objects
- Learning-Based Motion Planning for Drones Swarms
- Bio-Inspired Aerial Vehicle Design for Efficient Flight
The University of West London welcomes applications to the full-time Vice Chancellor's PhD scholarships, which are open to all UK students.
Contact us
For further information about our research group or if you are interested in applying for a PhD or collaborate with us, please contact the group’s coordinator, Dr Apostolos Georgakis: apostolos.georgakis@uwl.ac.uk
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Research impact
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The Graduate School
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