Prof Dr. Roberto Simoni | Robotics | Scientific Breakthrough Award
Professor, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Roberto Simoni is a dedicated researcher and professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) in Joinville, Brazil. With a robust academic background in Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering, he is recognized for his expertise in robotics, especially in the design and analysis of parallel mechanisms. Simoni is currently an Adjunct Professor at UFSC’s Mobility Engineering Center and coordinates the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering and Sciences (POSECM). 📚✨
Publication Profile
🎓 Education
Simoni earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (2006), a master’s degree (2008), and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2010), all from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). His studies have contributed significantly to his expertise in applied mathematics and robotics. 🎓🔧
🧑🏫 Experience
Roberto Simoni is an Adjunct Professor at UFSC’s Joinville Campus, where he teaches courses in Vector Calculus and Robotics. His teaching and mentorship support the next generation of engineers in developing advanced technical and analytical skills in robotics and mechanical engineering. 👨🏫🤖
🔬 Research Interests
Simoni’s research focuses on applied mathematics and mechanical engineering, with a strong emphasis on robotics and parallel mechanisms. He specializes in the synthesis and analysis of parallel robots, industrial robotics, and underwater robots, aiming to advance robotics for industrial applications. 🔍⚙️
🏆 Awards
Throughout his career, Simoni has been involved in various prestigious research projects and collaborations, contributing to significant advancements in robotics. His work has gained notable recognition, especially in the field of parallel manipulators and robotic mechanisms. 🌟📈
📚 Publications
“Design of a Fast Robotic Total Station Through Ad Hoc Virtual Experiments and Its Digital Twin”
Published in Electronics (2024-10).
DOI: 10.3390/electronics13214248
Cited by: Indexed in Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 📘🔍
“TetraFLEX: Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel Self-aligning Family of 3T1R Parallel Manipulators”
Published in Journal of Field Robotics (2022).
DOI: 10.1002/rob.22067
Cited by: Indexed in Scopus with ID 85125437850. 📕⚙️
“Wriflex: Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Self-aligning Parallel Wrist”
Published in Springer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics (2022).
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-08140-8_37
Cited by: Indexed in Scopus with ID 85133267035. 📗🔧
“Analysis of a 4-DOF 3T1R Parallel Robot for Machining Applications: A Stiffness Study”
Published in Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (2021).
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-1769-0_15
Cited by: Indexed in Scopus with ID 85113390151. 📘🔬