MSc PhD Engineering Cybernetics
Department of Engineering Cybernetics
Norwegian University of Science and Technology

(For PhDs and postdocs: ^o ongoing; ^c co-supervised)

APT Research Group

• Hasti Khoshamadi, PhD^oc, Mathematical modelling and system identification related to Artificial Pancreas research,
• Pallavi Patil PhD^c, Meal onset detection by analysis of body sounds and other sensor modalities,
• Sunilkumar Telagam Setti postdoc^c, Early meal onset detection in diabetes
• Claudia Lopez Zazueta, postdoc^c 2019, Modelling, Model Reduction and Identification for Artificial Pancreas
• Odd Martin Staal, PhD, Blood glucose dynamics: Identification, smoothing and real time estimation in free-living settings,
• Konstanze Kölle, PhD, Towards a Safe Artificial Pancreas: Meal Detection and the Intraperitoneal Route,
• Anders Lyngvi Fougner, postdoc 2014-2017

• Maria Vatshaug Ottermo, research scientist 2017-2019.

• Jostein Løwer, PhD 2020-2023, Snakes on a Plane: Modeling, Estimation and Locomotion for Planar Snake Robots in Cluttered Environments (to be publicly defended Dec 4th, 2023).
• Irja Gravdahl, PhD^o 2020-, Hybrid Obstacle Aided Locomotion in Snake Robots
• Filippo Sanfilippo, postdoc 2016-2018, Control Strategies for Snake Robot Locomotion in Challenging Outdoor Environments
• Eleni Kelasidi PhD^c, Modeling, Control and Energy Efficiency of Underwater Snake Robots, NTNU thesis 2015:140
• Ehsan Rezapour PhD^c, Model-based Locomotion Control of Underactuated Snake Robots. NTNU thesis 2015:46
• Christian Holden. postdoc^c 2012-2013
• Pål Liljebäck PhD, postdoc^c, Modelling, Development, and Control of Snake Robots. NTNU thesis 2011:70. Awarded the 2011 ExxonMobil prize for best doctoral dissertation at NTNU.

Spin-off: Eelume AS

• Aleksander Larsen Skrede PhD^oc 2019-, A Force Control Framework for Robotic Identification of Biomechanical Properties in the Human Musculoskeletal System
• Mutaz Tuffaha postdoc^c 2016-2018
• Hodjatolah Rahmati PhD^c, Computer Vision-Based Infant Movement Assessment,
• Annette Stahl, postdoc^c 2009-2010
• Gabriela Espinosa Porragas, postdoc 2004-2005
• Ingebrigt Meisingset PhD^c, Motion, Motor Control and Psychological Factors in Neck Pain,
• Anders Lyngvi Fougner, PhD, Robust, Coordinated and Proportional Myoelectric Control of Upper-Limb Prostheses. NTNU thesis 2013:98
• Lars Adde PhD^c, Prediction of Cerebral Palsy in Young Infants. Computer-based assessment of general movements. NTNU thesis 2010:50
• Maria Vatshaug Ottermo PhD^c, Virtual Palpation gripper. NTNU thesis 2006:95

• Technology the 'magic of our time': robotics engineer, Times&Transcript, NB, Canada, 24.10.2017.
• Technology the 'magic of our time', The Daily Gleaner, NB, Canada, 24.10.2017.
• From robotic eels to artificial pancreas: Engineer does 'modern type of magic'. CBC News/Information Morning Saint John, Canada.
• Denne sensoren skal gjøre diabetikere friske by Joachim Seehusen. Teknisk Ukeblad, 25.04.2017.
• Roboter med menneskelige hjerneceller er ikke lenger bare fantasi fra sience fiction by Karin J. Wetlesen. NRK Radio 14.03.2017.
• Vil lage kunstig kjertel til diabetikere by Ulla Gjeset Schjølberg. Forskning.no, 2016.05.01.
• International press coverage of our snake robot activities (lots!!)
• Verdas første solcelledrivne grill (Barbeque powered by solar cells). By Unni Eikeseth. nrk.no, 2011-09-29 (in Norwegian).
  The solar barbeque is also described by:
  • Adresseavisen: Helautomatisk solcellegrill. By Frank Lervik. adressa.no, 2011.10.05 (in Norwegian).
  • Direct link to video.
• Smartphone Technology Improves Prosthetic Limbs.By Yvonne Kerlefsen. Gemini No. 4, 2010-12-08 (in Norwegian).
  This research is also addressed by:
  • The Engineer: Accelerometers keep prosthetic limbs in step.
  • Science Daily: Smartphone Technology Improves Prosthetic Limbs.
  • Medtech Insider: Technology Used in Smartphones Could Make Prosthetic Limbs Easier to Use.
  • Physorg.com: Smartphone technology improves prosthetic limbs.
  • Technology Daily: Smartphone Technology Improves Prosthetic Limbs.
  • Bulletins-electroiques: Recherche pour une meilleure efficacité dans les mouvements des prothèses (in French)
  • Denne roboten kan gjøre egne valg. Dagbladet Magasinet, 2009-09-15.
• Robotbarna. By Åse Dragland. Gemini No. 3, 2009.
• Snake robot uses obstacles for locomotion. By Mason Inman. New Scientist, March 2008.
• Il serpente meccanico. By Alessio Balbi. TV Repubblica, 2008-03-05.
• Snake robot to the rescue. By Åse Dragland. Gemini No. 1, 2006.
• Verdens mest avanserte brannslange. By Anne Marte Blindheim. Dagbladet, 15.02.2005.
• Møt Slangeroboten Anna Conda. NRK Midnytt. 18.40 News 2005-02-08.
  Anna Konda the snake robot is also addressed elsewhere on the web, including
  • Slashdot: Anna Konda, the Robotic Firefighter.
  • Engadget: Anna Konda: the firefighting snakebot
  • Technovelgy: Robotic Fire Hose Anna Konda
  • Innovations report: Snake robot to the rescue.
• Does my child have cerebral palsy? By Åse Dragland. Gemini No. 6, 2003