Emmanuel Dean
Senior Researcher
Chalmers University of Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering (E2), Division of Systems and Control
Department of Electrical Engineering (E2), Division of Systems and Control
Dr. Emmanuel Dean is a senior researcher at Chalmers University of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechatronics and brings over two decades of international research and teaching experience across Mexico, Germany, and Sweden. He has led and contributed to major EU, German, and Swedish projects on collaborative robotics, artificial skin, and intelligent rehabilitation technologies. His work bridges advanced robotics and human-centered design, resulting in systems that are safer, smarter, and more intuitive. Dean has co-authored over 80 publications, many in top-tier robotics and AI venues. He has supervised more than 40 theses and helped launch the careers of postdocs and PhD graduates now in academia and industry. At Chalmers, he co-founded the CASE AI Robotics Lab and leads initiatives under the CHAIR research center. He also co-chairs the IEEE RAS DEI committee and contributes actively to international robotics conferences. His current focus is on physical Human-Robot Collaboration, multimodal sensor fusion, and adaptive robotic physiotherapy.