Jianwen Luo | Robotics | Research and Development Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jianwen Luo | Robotics | Research and Development Excellence Award

Sun Yat-sen University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jianwen Luo is a robotics researcher specializing in legged locomotion, whole-body control, robot dynamics, human–robot interaction (HRI), and wearable/assistive robotics. His work integrates model-based control, optimization-driven inverse dynamics, and multi-task operational space control with the design of novel robotic systems. He has contributed to developing pioneering platforms, including the world’s first flying biped robot, high-payload quadrupeds, advanced prosthetic systems, and supernumerary robotic limbs. His publications appear in leading robotics journals such as IJRR, IEEE RA-L, IEEE T-Mech, and IEEE T-Cyb, covering dynamic locomotion, adaptive control, variable stiffness mechanisms, and human–robot cooperative motion. He also serves as an Associate Editor for a top robotics journal and actively reviews for major robotics conferences. His research aims to expand robot capabilities in highly dynamic, versatile, and human-centric applications.

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Featured Publications

Kim, D., Jorgensen, S. J., Lee, J., Ahn, J., Luo, J., & Sentis, L. (2020). Dynamic locomotion for passive-ankle biped robots and humanoids using whole-body locomotion control. International Journal of Robotics Research, 39(8), 936–956.

Zhang, K., Luo, J., Fu, C., et al. (2021). A subvision system for enhancing the environmental adaptability of the powered transfemoral prosthesis. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 51(6), 3285–3297.

Luo, J., Gong, Z., Su, Y., Ruan, L., Zhao, Y., Asada, H. H., & Fu, C. (2021). Modeling and balance control of supernumerary robotic limb for overhead tasks. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 6(2), 4125–4132.

Liu, S., Fang, Z., Liu, J., Kailuan, T., Luo, J., Yi, J., Hu, X., & Wang, Z. (2021). A compact soft-robotic wrist brace with origami actuators. Frontiers in Robotics and AI.

Luo, J., Su, Y., Ruan, L., Zhao, Y., Kim, D., Sentis, L., & Fu, C. (2019). Robust bipedal locomotion based on a hierarchical control structure. Robotica, 37(10), 1750–1767.

Serdar Kucuk | Biomedical-robotics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Serdar Kucuk | Biomedical-robotics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Serdar Kucuk, Kocaeli University, Turkey

Dr. Küçük holds a Ph.D. (2004) in Electrical Engineering from Kocaeli University, focusing on industrial robot modeling. He earned his M.Sc. (1998) and B.Sc. (1995) from Marmara University, specializing in electronics and computer engineering. His expertise includes robotics 🤖, 3D printing 🖨️, and biomechanical systems 🦾. Dr. Küçük has supervised numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, contributing to advancements in robotic prostheses, simulation tools, and 3D bioprinting. His ongoing projects focus on parallel robot optimization and robotic knee prosthesis design. He is a leading researcher in robotic biomechanics and automation systems. 📚

 

Publication Profile

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Education Background

Prof. Dr. Serdar Küçük has a distinguished academic background in technical education and engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in 2004 from the Technical Education Faculty, Electrical Department at Kocaeli University, Türkiye 🏫, with a thesis titled “Modeling and off-line programming of industrial robots” 🤖. He also pursued an earlier Ph.D. in 2024 at the same institution. In 1998, he completed his M.Sc. in Electronic and Telecommunication at Marmara University, Istanbul 🌆, focusing on “Learning & teaching of PIC16C65 microcontroller with computer simulation” 💻. Dr. Küçük holds a B.Sc. degree (1995) in Electronic and Computer Engineering from Marmara University. 📚

 

Research Focus Areas 🔬

Prof. Dr. Serdar Küçük’s research primarily focuses on robotics, biomedical engineering, and additive manufacturing. His work includes developing intelligent prosthetics 🦿, robotic rehabilitation devices 🤖, and biomechanical systems. Contributions like wrist rehabilitation robots and above-knee prostheses highlight innovations in assistive technologies. He also advances 3D bioprinting 🧬 for tissue engineering, emphasizing multi-micro-extrusion systems and self-eroding bioinks. Dr. Küçük explores human biomechanics 🦵, particularly knee joint mechanics, using finite element simulations. His work in energy optimization ⚡ ensures efficient robotic systems. These contributions bridge healthcare and robotics, providing cost-effective, patient-specific solutions in medical devices and biomechanics. 🏥

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Development of an Ankle Sensor for Ground Reaction Force Measurement in Intelligent Prosthesis (2024) – 1 citation 🦿
  • Biologic: H-Bot Kinematics Based Multi-Micro-Extrusion Bioprinter (2023) – 2 citations 🧬
  • Energy Minimization of New Robotic-Type Above-Knee Prosthesis for Higher Battery Lifetime (2023) – 12 citations ⚡
  • Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Low Cost, Portable, 3-DOF Wrist Rehabilitation Robot (2022) – 23 citations 🤖
  • Creep Behavior of Human Knee Joint with Finite Element Simulation (2022) – 10 citations 🦵
  • A Low-Cost 3-DOF Force Sensing Unit for Wrist Rehabilitation Robots (2021) – 25 citations 💪
  • Changes in Knee Joint Mechanics after Medial Meniscectomy (2020) – 11 citations 🦿
  • A Universal Self-Eroding Sacrificial Bioink (2020) – 19 citations 🧫
  • Additive Manufacturing and Validation of Patient-Specific Diabetic Insole (2020) – 17 citations 👣
  • Surgical Planning and Optimization of Full Spine Surgery (2019) 🩺