Dr. Thrishantha Nanayakkara

Professor

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Biography

Director of Morph Lab, Thrishantha Nanayakkara's research focuses on controllable stiffness robots, aiming to understand the physical mechanisms through which the body and environment interact to address computational problems. His work seeks to achieve accurate perception and stable action in dynamic environments, contributing to advancements in robotics and design engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-09-01 — Present

Imperial College London • United Kingdom

Professor of Robotics in the Dyson School of Design Engineering.

Reader

2017-01-01 — 2021-08-31

Imperial College London • United Kingdom

Reader in Design Engineering Robotics.

Senior Lecturer

2012-09-01 — 2016-12-31

King's College London • United Kingdom

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Informatics.

Lecturer

2009-09-01 — 2012-08-31

King's College London • United Kingdom

Lecturer in the Department of Informatics.

Radcliffe Fellow

2008-02-01 — 2009-07-31

Harvard University • United States

Conducted research in robotics.

Research Affiliate

2008-02-01 — 2009-07-31

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • United States

Engaged in robotic research.

Researcher

2003-09-01 — 2008-08-31

University of Moratuwa • Sri Lanka

Conducted research in mechanical engineering.

Awards

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Senior Member

2015-09-30
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Chartered Engineer

2018-01-15
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Fellow

2014-01-01

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.