I have worked in the field of robotics since 2013.
I received my Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (ME) from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in July 2016. Since September 2017, I have been a PhD student at UCL, within the Wellcome/ EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS). My current research elaborates on the design and control of a multi-arm concentric tube robot for minimally invasive ophthalmic interventions. Potentially blinding diseases of the optic nerve affect millions of people worldwide. The inaccessibility of the optic nerve, however, located deep behind the eye globe, within the eye socket, makes interventions at that location almost impossible. Developing a surgical robot able to access the optic nerve by navigating peri-ocularly will make many of the procedures at that location less invasive and also enhance their success rate.
Biomedical Engineering is a translational discipline that enables you to acquire valuable and deep knowledge in many different aspects of engineering. And it is a fast growing field with many opportunities in industry and academia. I love seeing my research being used to promote new healthcare technologies which will lead to improved quality of life after surgery.
My research here at UCL has helped me to improve both as a researcher and as a teacher. It's a stimulating, innovative and international environment, full of opportunities for academic collaboration and recognition.
Biomedical Engineers are affecting and improving the lives of patients every day. And that's the greatest satisfaction a researcher can ask for.
