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Luis Figueredo

Assistant Professor at University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

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Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence

60%

Human-robot Interaction

80%

Robotics

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Machine Learning

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Computer Science

80%

Mechanical Engineering

40%

Mobile Robotics

40%

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Luis Figueredo

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University of Nottingham

Robotics

A fully funded PhD position is available in the research group of Luis Figueredo at the University of Nottingham School of Computer Science, focusing on robot manipulation, human-robot interaction, and related areas such as AI and machine learning. The group is small and collaborative, offering close mentorship and opportunities to shape your research direction. The position is open to candidates with backgrounds in robotics, AI, computer science, engineering, or related fields, and requires strong programming skills (C++, Python, ML frameworks), teamwork, and communication abilities. Experience in robotic manipulation, motion planning, control, simulation environments, or real robots is desirable but not strictly required. The research topics include bimanual manipulation of complex objects, contact-rich manipulation using geometric and machine learning methods, and natural language learning of tasks via human-robot interaction. The position is fully funded, covering tuition and stipend, with a start date of October 1, 2025. The application deadline is March 15, 2025. To apply, candidates should email Luis Figueredo with a CV, transcripts, cover letter, and research proposal. The group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and is committed to supporting underrepresented groups. For more information and application instructions, visit the group website. Additional related projects and supervisors are available through the CHART research group at the University of Nottingham.

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