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
Leveraging generative AI and LLMs to automate design workflows, accelerate product development, and optimise component geometry for manufacturing.
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.
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.