Morteza Daneshmand

Biography

Morteza Daneshmand holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Technology from the University of Tartu, Estonia, earned in 2018. Prior to that, he completed his M.Sc. in Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Tehran, Iran, in 2014, and obtained a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Control) from Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, in 2011. His academic journey reflects a diverse background, with a major focus on mechatronics and control engineering.

A seasoned researcher and expert in human-robot collaboration, Morteza has extensive experience in the field. Currently serving as a Postdoc at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) in Ås, Norway, he previously worked as a Researcher at Kyoto University, Japan, and as a Research Fellow in Human-Robot Collaboration in Manufacturing at the University of Tartu, Estonia. His career spans various roles, each contributing to his expertise in industrial and collaborative robotics.

Morteza has made significant contributions to the field, reflected in his publications. Notable works include articles in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, and the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. His research interests encompass robotics, computer vision, digital forestry, medical robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced algorithms.

In addition to his research pursuits, Dr. Daneshmand actively engages in teaching and supervision. With a passion for education, he has successfully delivered courses and mentored students in various research projects. His commitment to advancing knowledge in engineering and technology is evident in his multifaceted contributions to academia and research.

Sample Publications

Work Experience

• Postdoc

Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), Ås, Norway

01.01.2023 – Present

• Researcher

Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

01.09.2021 – 31.12.2022

• Research Fellow in Human-Robot Collaboration in Manufacturing

University of Tartu

01.09.2019 – 31.08.2021

• Specialist in Modeling (0.50)

Software Technology and Applications Competence Center (STACC), Tartu, Estonia

01.10.2014 – 30.06.2015

Teaching and Supervision

Courses Taught During the Last Five Years

• Digital Image Processing (6 ECTS), University of Tartu

Workload: 16 weeks, each involving a lecture and a practical session (64 academic hours)

Number of students: 17

Average grade based on student feedback: 3.69 out of 4

Supervision

• Master's Thesis: Ott Sellis, University of Tartu - 12.06.2019

Title: Investigation and Comparison of Kinetostatic Performance Indices for Parallel Mechanisms

• Bachelor's Thesis: Lembit Valgma, University of Tartu - 20.05.2016

Title: 3D Reconstruction Using Kinect v2 Camera

Research and Development

1. Robotics and Human-Machine Interaction:

Expertise in industrial and collaborative robotics.

Investigating the dynamics of human-robot collaboration in manufacturing.

2. Computer Vision and 3D Imaging:

Specialization in computer vision technologies.

Proficient in 3D scanning for diverse applications.

3. Digital Forestry and Environmental Technologies:

Pioneering digital technologies in forestry practices.

Application of digital tools for tree analysis and environmental monitoring.

4. Medical Robotics and Healthcare Innovation:

Contributions to the development of medical robots.

Researching the integration of robotics and technology in healthcare.

5. Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Algorithms:

In-depth knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques.

Research focus on optimization, data compression, and image processing.

Projects

• Centre for Research-Based Innovation Scheme (SFI) SmartForest

The Research Council of Norway

• Moonshot Research and Development Project

Japan Science and Technology Agency

• IT Academy Programme for ICT Research Development - Collaborative Robotics

Estonian Research Council

• Autonomous Fleet of Mobile Robots for Assisting Hospital Administration During COVID-19

Estonian Research Council

• Towards Improving the Performance of Optimization Based Motion Planning and Control

Estonian Research Council

• Creating a 3D Model of a Room

OÜ Väike Täring, Estonia

• Application for Creating a 3D Model of a Room Based on the RGB Images Taken in a Sequence

OÜ Väike Täring, Estonia

• Reducing False Positives of iRental

MALORE OÜ, Estonia

• HTC VIVE VR

OÜ Väike Täring

• Image Matching for Damage Detection on Rental Cars

MALORE OÜ, Estonia

• Estonian Centre of Excellence in ICT Research

Archimedes Foundation, Estonia

• Age and Gender Estimation

Super Appli, Inc., Japan

• Automatic Drawing

Super Appli, Inc., Japan

• Retexturing of Images and Garment 3D Model Creation

OÜ Massi Miliano, Estonia

• Enhancing Human-Computer Interaction Using Multimodal Emotion Recognition Based on Gesture, Face, and Speech

Estonian Research Council

• Shape Changing Mannequin Technology Development

OÜ Massi Miliano, Estonia

• SHEE - Self-Deployable Habitat for Extreme Environments

European Commission