Dr. Babar Jamil (Supervising)
Lecturer in Robotics, University of York
Dr. Babar Jamil (Supervising)
Lecturer in Robotics, University of York
Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Hanyang University, South Korea
Associate Editor: Intelligent Service Robotics (2024 - present)
Associate Editor: International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA 2025)
Associate Editor: International Conference on Soft Robotics (Robosoft 2025)
Guest Editor: Special issue on "Sustainable Soft Robotics: Innovations and Advances in Soft Manipulators and
Grippers ", Biomimetics Journal
Experience:
Sep 2023 - Now - Lecturer in Robotics - University of York
Mar 2021 ~ Sep 2023 - Post-doc / Research Professor - Sungkyunkwan University
Current Students:
Thomas Geoffrey Harris: 09/2025 ~
Previous: M.Eng in Robotics Engineering, University of York
Thomas works towards a PhD in hybrid robotics, with a focus on novel integrated systems incorporating compliance and rigid joint motion.
Previously studied MEng in Robotics Engineering at the University of York (2021-25), completing a dissertation on the design & fabrication of novel compliant mechanisms for below-knee prostheses to improve biomimicry and mobility. He has a wide range of interests, particularly in mechanical design, fabrication problems, and robotic control. Especially interested in medical applications and prosthesis projects. Outside of engineering, He enjoys theatre and comedy, specifically performing sketch acting and stand-up comedy, which he hopes to continue.
Previous Students/Interns:
Clara Mogno: (Masters Thesis @ Sungkyunkwan University - 2023) - Politecnico di Milano - Now Renewables International Graduate at RWE (LinkedIn)
Adam Naji: (6 Months Internship @ Sungkyunkwan University - 2022-2023) - Sabanci University - Now Masters Student at Centrale Nantes (LinkedIn)
Onest Rexhepi: (1-year internship @ Sungkyunkwan University 2023) - Sungkyunkwan University - Now Masters Student at University of Washington (LinkedIn)
Gyeongjae Yoo: ( 6 Months Internship @ Sungkyunkwan University - 2021) - University of Rochester - Now PhD student at Boston University (LinkedIn)