Short Bio

I have an academic and research background in core Computer Science, with experience in embedded architectures, Internet of Things, computer security, and networking. My research interests focus on security and privacy in distributed systems, including distributed robotic environments, blockchain-based solutions, Human-robot interactions and AI-driven architectures.

Topic

The research aims to develop an innovative security and privacy framework for social and care robots, particularly in healthcare settings. Key objectives include preserving user privacy, designing user-centric interactions, and creating seamless and continuous authentication methods. The research emphasizes the use of adaptive biometric data, such as gait patterns, collected by the robot itself. Efficient data access control for unstructured data, considering diverse stakeholder needs, is also a focus. Scalability and the prevention of unintended data disclosure are essential goals. Additionally, the research seeks to enhance robots’ understanding of cultural sensitivity and social behaviours to build trust and acceptance among users.

Host Institution: Sheffield Hallam University – Sheffield, United Kingdom

PhD Enrollment: Sheffield Hallam University

PI: Prof. Alessandro Di Nuovo