*Phd opening in Human Robot-Interaction, Intelligent Systems and Automation, Energy, Computer Graphics and Virtual Environments

Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna*

The TeCIP Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna has several PhD openings within the International Doctoral Programme in Emerging Digital Technologies, curriculum of Perceptual Robotics, in the research areas of Human Robot-Interaction, Intelligent Systems and Automation, Energy, Computer Graphics and Virtual Environments.
The positions are fully funded within a 3-year residential program with highly interdisciplinary connotation and will start in January 2013. _Deadline for electronic submission of applications is August 25_.
For further details consult the call on the URL http://www.sssup.it/ist_context.jsp?...10940&area=199 <http://www.sssup.it/ist_context.jsp?ID_LINK=10940&area=199>.

Interested candidates can contact the reference key-persons indicated at the end of each description. Positions are available in the following research topics.

*Research topics for Human-Robot Interaction & Haptic Systems area*

- Wearable haptics: development of novel wearable haptic systems for natural interaction with digital contents (1) and novel algorithms for smart tracking of hands with 3D depth cameras with particle filters (2). Required background in mechanical/ control engineering, with basic knowledge of machine design, mechatronics and control (1) or computer science/computer engineering (2).
- Robotic assisted rehabilitation: development of novel techniques EMG-BCI control methodologies for control of active robotic exoskeletons, design of novel rehabilitation robots, kinesiologic evaluation of functional cortico-muscular connection in stroke patients. Required background in biomedical/mechanical/control engineering, with previous experience in biometric signal processing.
- Machine design, modeling and control of robotic systems: joint torque interaction controller for exoskeleton robots, new actuation concepts for wearable robots and haptic interfaces. Required background in mechanical or control engineering, with basic knowledge of machine design, mechatronics and control.

For further information please contact Prof. Antonio Frisoli a.frisoli@sssup.it or Dr. Eng. M. Solazzi solazzi@sssup.it

*Research topics for Computer Graphics & Virtual Environments area*

- Computer Graphics for Fully immersive Virtual Environments
- Cluster Based Graphics Architectures for CAVEs
- Compression, rendering and transmission of Point Clouds for Tele-presence
- Sense of Presence in 3D tele-conferencing
- Effects of Duration of Immersion in a Virtual Reality Environment
- Design and evaluation of Social Virtual Environments
- Interaction design for Digital Humanities and Virtual Environments

Contact Dr. Eng. Franco Tecchia f.tecchia@sssup.it, Dr. Eng. Marcello Carrozzino m.carrozzino@sssup.it

*Research topics for Intelligent Systems and Automation area*

- Body motions sensing and modelling
- Tele-robotic controllers
- Sensor Based motion programming
- Future intelligent-robot controllers
- Embedded controllers and mechatronics
- Skills based human robot interaction
- Cloud computing and robot programming

Contact Dr. Eng. Carlo A. Avizzano carlo@sssup.it, Dr. Eng. Emanuele Ruffaldi e.ruffaldi@sssup.it

*Research topics for Energy area*

- Modelling/design and control smart material transducers;
- Design and control of high altitude wind energy converters
- Computational fluid dynamics for marine structures modelling
- Hybrid portable power supply for ICT and robotics;
- Electronics and control of power systems (actuator/generators) for robotics and energy harvesting.

Contact Dr. Eng. Rocco Vertechy r.vertechy@sssup.it, Dr. Eng. Marco Fontana m.fontana@sssup.it





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Antonio Frisoli, PhD

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Head of Human-Robot Interaction Area
PERCRO Lab, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna

Via Alamanni, 13b
56017, Ghezzano (San Giuliano Terme), Italy
tel.: +39 050 882549
fax. +39 050 882564
E-mail:a.frisoli@sssup.it
web-sites:
www.percro.org
percro.sssup.it/~antony
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