Marie Curie Doctoral Candidate | Robotics Researcher & Engineer
Designing intelligent robotic systems for automated assembly, disassembly, and lifecycle management of industrial robots and electric vehicles. Currently a visiting researcher at KUKA Ireland, with expertise spanning motion planning, computer vision, and AI-driven manufacturing automation.
Visit at Italian Institute of Technology (November 2022)
Engineering domains relevant to industrial robotics and automotive R&D
Programming and motion planning for industrial manipulators (UR5, KUKA). Kinematics, trajectory optimization, and ROS-based control.
Applying machine learning and LLMs to automate inspection, quality control, and decision-making in manufacturing environments.
AI-driven frameworks for automated assembly and disassembly of industrial products — directly applicable to EV battery remanufacturing.
Leveraging generative AI and LLMs to automate design workflows, accelerate product development, and optimise component geometry for manufacturing.
Peer-reviewed contributions to robotics, AI, and sustainable manufacturing — view all →
Ahmad, M., Hargaden, V., Ghadimi, P., & Papakostas, N. (2025). IFAC-PapersOnLine, 59(21), 101–106.
Ahmad, M., Ghadimi, P., Hargaden, V., & Papakostas, N. (2025). IFAC-PapersOnLine, Volume 59, Issue 10, Pages 2790-2795.