Dr Neri Niccolò Dei
Postdoctoral Research Associate
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
Research
BioRobotics, Soft Robotics, Endoscopy, Artificial Intelligence
Interests
My work focuses on the development of healthcare devices, with an emphasis on endoscopy and theranostics for colorectal cancer. My research spans robotics, embodied intelligence, soft robotics, human–robot collaboration, pneumatic logic, ingestible capsules, and robotic systems for minimally invasive and endoluminal interventions.
Publications

Publications of specific relevance to the Centre for Advanced Robotics
2025
The Use of Machine Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Gut Microbiome Research: A Scoping ReviewTourab H Lopez-Perez L Arroyo-Gallego P Georga E Rujas M Ponziani FR Torrego-Ellacuría M Merino-Barbancho B et al.
IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics,
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) vol. 30 (1), 717-731.
09-10-2025
Adjunct Tools for Colonoscopy Enhancement: A Comprehensive ReviewDei NN Mazomenos EB Zhang S Bano S Montiel JMM Stoyanov D Ciuti G
IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics,
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) vol. 7 (3), 910-925.
02-06-2025
Evaluation of disinfection methods for autonomous mobile robots used in hospital logistics in emergency departmentsKardas P Bielec F Brauncajs M Lewek P Timler D Łojewska E Chiurazzi M Dei NN et al.
Journal of Hospital Infection,
Elsevier vol. 162, 17-25.
21-05-20252024
Miniaturisation and Evaluation of the SoftSCREEN System in Colon PhantomsConsumi V Dei NN Ciuti G Stoyanov D Stilli A
2024 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS). vol. 00, 7003-7010.
18-10-2024
A Novel Assistive Imaging Device for Colon Map ReconstructionDei NN Bano S Vasconcelos F Consumi V Stoyanov D Stilli A Ciuti G
IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters,
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) vol. 9 (12), 10780-10787.
14-10-20242023
An Integrated Sensorized Platform for Environmental Monitoring in HealthcareGandah S Chiurazzi M Domina I Dei NN Spreafico G di Luzio FS Tagliamonte NL Sanz SG et al.
IEEE Sensors Letters,
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) vol. 7 (9), 1-4.
04-08-20232022
Learning intraoperative organ manipulation with context-based reinforcement learningD’Ettorre C Zirino S Dei NN Stilli A De Momi E Stoyanov D
International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery,
Springer Nature vol. 17 (8), 1419-1427.
03-05-2022
Research Group