Curriculum Vitae

Please contact me for my complete Curriculum Vitae. Highlights of my education, research and work experience are listed below.

Education

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

Research and Work Experience

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.