Dr Arsen Abdulali
Lecturer in Robotics & AI
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
Research
Robotics, Embodied Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Non-linear Dynamics, Haptics, Physical HRI
Interests
Dr Abdulali’s research centers on the synergy between artificial and physical intelligence. His work explores how learning-based models can exploit the embodied capabilities of physical systems to reduce computational complexity and improve sample efficiency during training. He is also interested in modeling nonlinear dynamics using machine learning, particularly for contact dynamics in soft robotics and haptics applications.
Publications

Publications of specific relevance to the Centre for Intelligent Transport
2026
Adaptive social distancing under variant-specific transmission dynamics in a spatial SEIIR model with reinforcement learning Journal of Theoretical Biology,
Elsevier vol. 632
17-06-2026
Evaluating the impact of South–North Joint Malaria Control Project on spatiotemporal transmission dynamics in South Korea using dynamic mode decompositionSeo H Kim BN Abdulali A Lee S
Malaria Journal,
Springer Nature 28-05-2026
Jet-Propelled Soft Swimmer Powered by a Thermal OscillatorIshida M Iida F Abdulali A
2026 IEEE 9th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft). vol. 00, 1073-1079.
12-04-2026
Maximizing van der Waals Contact in Gecko-Inspired Grippers for Complex Object Geometries via Compliant BackingFarmer J Atadjanov I Abdulali A
2026 IEEE 9th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft). vol. 00, 742-747.
12-04-2026
COVID-19 transmission dynamics: age-specific patterns and super spreaders in South KoreaYoon G Choi H Lee H Abdulali A Chowell G Lee S
Bmc Public Health,
Springer Nature vol. 26 (1)
24-02-2026
Soft robotics: what's next in bioinspired design and applications of soft robots?Laschi C Wen L Iida F Abdulali A Hauser H Wang Y Liu K Ricotti L et al.
Bioinspiration & Biomimetics,
Iop Publishing vol. 21 (1)
10-02-2026
Epidemic control under hidden transmission and network heterogeneity using individual-based modeling and reinforcement learningLee H Abdulali A Chowell G Lee S
Nonlinear Dynamics,
Springer Nature vol. 114 (2)
01-01-20262025
A mobility-adjusted framework for regional Rt estimation: enhancing spatial interpretation of transmission dynamicsKim Y Jo J Kim BN Abdulali A Chowell G Lee S
Bmc Infectious Diseases,
Springer Nature vol. 25 (1)
03-11-2025
Enhancing Electrical Impedance Based Deformation Sensing with Dielectric Current GuideAbdulali A Hardman D Xie Y Iida F
Advanced Electronic Materials,
Wiley 26-09-2025
Embodied intelligence paradigm for human-robot communicationObayashi N Abdulali A Iida F Hughes J
Science Robotics,
American Association For The Advancement of Science (Aaas) vol. 10 (105)
20-08-2025
Editorial: AI-powered musical and entertainment roboticsWang H Hughes J Nonaka T Abdulali A Lalitharatne TD Iida F
Frontiers in Robotics and AI,
Frontiers vol. 12
25-02-2025
Evaluating the Impact of South-North Joint Malaria Control Project on Spatiotemporal Transmission Dynamics in South Korea Using Dynamic Mode DecompositionSeo H Kim BN Abdulali A Lee S
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