Ildar Farkhatdinov

Dr. Ildar Farkhatdinov is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London specializing in medical engineering (robotics and mechatronics). He is an internationally recognized expert in assistive robotics and human-computer interaction, focusing on applications in rehabilitation, neuroscience, and immersive environments. Previously, he held academic positions at Queen Mary University of London and conducted postdoctoral research with the Human Robotics Group in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London. His research spans wearable robotics, mobile assistance, haptic interfaces, and more, leading multiple research projects with a cumulative budget exceeding £800,000. He is also the co-founder of Human Robotix Ltd, which develops novel robotic technologies for neuromuscular research.

• 2024–Present·King's College London·Senior Lecturer
  • Conducts research and teaching in medical engineering, leading multiple projects related to assistive robotics and human-computer interaction.
• 2016–2024·Queen Mary University of London·Lecturer
  • Led the Human Augmentation and Interactive Robotics (HAIR) research group, focusing on wearable robots, virtual reality, and teleoperation.
• 2013–2016·Imperial College London·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Contributed to the Human Robotics Group in the Department of Bioengineering, focusing on neuroscience and robotics.

• 2010–2013·Sorbonne University·Ph.D. (Robotics)
  • Supervisors: Prof. Vincent Hayward, Prof. Hannah Michalska, Prof. Alain Berthoz
• 2006–2008·KoreaTech·M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Supervisor: Prof. Jee-Hwan Ryu
• 2002–2006·Moscow University·B.Sc. (Automation and Control)