Please contact me for my complete Curriculum Vitae. Highlights of my education, research and work experience are listed below.
2018 / 2021
Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CDT-RAS)
The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University (UK)
2017 / 2018
Master of Science in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (MSc-RAS)
The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University (UK)
Graduated with distinction
2015 / 2017
Erasmus Mundus master in computer vision and robotics (VIBOT)
University of Burgundy (France), University of Girona (Spain) and Heriot-Watt University (UK)
Graduated with distinction
2011 / 2015
Bachelors in electronic and automation engineering (GEEIA)
University of Girona (Spain)
Graduated with national distinction
2023 / present
Head of Researcher and Development
Etihad Rail (UAE)
2023
Researcher and Development Expert
Etihad Rail (UAE)
2022 / 2022
Lead Researcher
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) (UAE)
2021 / 2022
Senior Researcher
Technology Innovation Institute (TII) (UAE)
2020 / 2021
Robotics Consultant
Self-employed (UK)
Description: Leading the development of an autonomous rover for inspection of surface pressure vessels in hazardous environments. Hands-on technical design and support on the rover’s architecture for autonomy.
2017 / 2021
Research Assistant
Offshore and Robotics for Certification Assets (ORCA Hub) (UK)
Description: Research and deployment of motion planning strategies for mobile base robots and manipulators, and development of a digital-twin simulator.
2019 / 2020
Visiting Scholar
Kavraki Lab, Rice University (Texas, US)
Description: Research on experience-based motion planning algorithms for robotic manipulators. Collaboration with Prof. Lydia Kavraki. 5-month placement.
2016 / 2017
Research Assistant
Underwater Vision and Robotics Research Centre (CIRS), University of Girona (Spain)
Description: Applied research on motion planning under kinodynamic and probabilistic constraints, and design and integration of control architectures.
2014 / 2016
Mechatronics Engineer
Underwater Vision and Robotics Research Centre (CIRS), University of Girona (Spain)
Description: Design, manufacture, and integrate hardware, program firmware and execute mechatronics tasks on underwater robots.
2013 / 2014
Laboratory Assistant
Department of computer science, applied mathematics and statistics (IMAE), University of Girona (Spain)
Description: Preparation of teaching material for undergraduate engineering statistics courses at the University of Girona.
2009 / 2014
Automation Consultant
Self-employed
Description: Full-cycle project management and execution for machinery automation, renewable energy and electrical installations.
2013
Industrial Automation Engineer
Aplicacions Elèctriques (AETech) (Spain)
Description: Program PLCs, configure HMI systems and develop a tool for the management of industrial automation projects.
2008 / 2011
Industrial Automation Technician
Automatismes Girona (AUGI S.L.) (Spain)
Description: Install, repair and maintain industrial automated systems. Wire up automation control stations. Mechanise small structures.
2007 / 2008
Electrical Technician
CLIFEL S.A. (Spain)
Description: Install, repair and maintain installations of electricity, domestic water and gas in housing, offices, shops and small industry.