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Dr Daniele Cafolla, Swansea University 

Dr Daniele Cafolla received a dual MSc degree in mechanical engineering in 2012 at the University of Cassino, Italy, and Panamerican University, Mexico.  From 2013 to 2014, he was a visiting researcher at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. In 2016, he was awarded a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He was a Research Fellow at the University of Cassino, Italy, and at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in 2016 and 2017. Since July 2018, he has been the Director of the Biomechatronics Lab at the Clinical Research Institute IRCCS Neuromed, Italy. At the University of Rome Tor Vergata, he has been Adjunct Professor of Robot Mechanics and Applied Physics, and Research Fellow at LARM. In 2023, he joined the University of Swansea, United Kingdom, as Lecturer in Robotics & AI. In September 2025 he was promoted to Senior Lecturer.

It is an honour to represent Wales and SwanseaUniversity as aConference Ambassador. Welcoming world-class events to our region fuels progress in cutting-edge fields like intelligent systems, human-centred technology, and robotics. The Conference Ambassador Network creates unique opportunities for collaboration and multidisciplinary dialogue with global experts. For me, being part of this network means driving innovation that puts people at the centre of technological development. I am proud to help establish Wales as a leader in research that values inclusivity, diversity, and societal impact—advancing intelligent solutions that truly improve lives locally and internationally."

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Swansea University 

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