Michael Bombile

Since July 2024, I am working as Staff Researcher in Robotics at CynLr SA (Switzerland). 

Before joining CynLr SA, I worked as a Postdoctoral researcher at the Learning Algorithms and Systems Laboratory (LASA) at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 2022, I successfully earned my Ph.D. degree in Robotics, Control, and Intelligent Systems from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) under the supervision of Prof. Aude Billard. My doctoral research primarily delved into the intricate realm of coordination control for multi-limb robotic tasks, focusing on achieving dynamic and dexterous manipulation and agile locomotion.

Preceding my Ph.D. journey, I completed my Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Control and Robotics, at the University of Cape Town in South Africa in 2015. The focal point of my master's thesis revolved around the implementation of Visual Servoing for a Whole-body Humanoid Robot, showcasing my dedication to cutting-edge research in the field.

Furthermore, my academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electromechanical Engineering. During this period, I undertook a captivating final-year project that involved the modeling and control of a three-phase electrical arc furnace utilizing artificial neural networks (ANN). This early exposure to advanced engineering concepts laid the foundation for my subsequent interest in the dynamic and evolving field of robotics and intelligent systems.