Jialei Shi
Research Associate at Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery, Imperial College London .
I received Ph.D. degree in Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering from the University College London, UK in February 2024. My research sits at the intersection of soft robotics, mechatronic system design and integration, and the development of fundamental models to better understand their behaviour — with a strong emphasis on healthcare applications such as minimally invasive surgery and haptic feedback systems.
I bring extensive hands-on experience in the design, modelling, and control of soft robotic systems, grounded in a solid foundation across mechanical and electronic engineering. My work has been recognized internationally, including selection as an RSS Pioneer (2024), receipt of the IEEE RA-L Outstanding Reviewer Award (2025) and Honorable Mention of 2025 IEEE Transactions on Robotics King-Sun Fu Memorial Best Paper Award. I (co)-authored multiple publications in leading robotics journals such as IEEE Transactions on Robotics (T-RO), The International Journal of Robotics Research (IJRR), and IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (T-Mech).
I aim to bridge engineering innovation with translational clinical impact by developing cutting-edge and intelligent robotic platforms for next-generation medical technologies.
