Profile

Mohamed Emara

University of Foggia

Domain of Research: Robotics and Autonomous Systems

R&D Engineer with over fifteen years of interdisciplinary experience spanning embedded systems, electronics and circuit design, automatic control, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT) and wireless sensor networks, fibre-optic and optoelectronic devices, and NFC-based energy-harvesting sensors. My work integrates experimental research, system-level modelling, and translational engineering, with strong proficiency in SPICE for circuit-level simulation and MATLAB/Simulink for dynamic system modelling and control optimisation. I have led the design and realisation of advanced robotic and electromechanical platforms—including quadruped hydraulic and electric systems, BLDC-based aerospace-grade actuators, and pneumatic actuator technologies for Oil & Gas—covering the entire research and development pipeline from conceptualisation to system integration, validation, and performance refinement. My research portfolio also includes the development of multisensory IoT nodes for environmental and microclimate monitoring, as well as embedded multisensory data-logging systems for wireline operations, with a focus on low-power architectures, sensor fusion, robust communications, and field-ready hardware reliability. I am proficient in interpreting and developing complex schematics, integrating heterogeneous hardware with supervisory and communication protocols, and ensuring adherence to engineering, safety, and regulatory standards. I hold a PhD in neuroengineering, where my research centred on the design of optogenetic and optoelectronic technologies for deep brain stimulation, combining neuroscience, photonics, and biomedical engineering to advance light-based neuromodulation techniques. I have worked in international academic and industrial research environments across the Middle East, Europe, and the UK, and have disseminated my work through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences.