Gioia Lucarini
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GIOIA LUCARINI
PhD BioRobotics- MSc, BSc Biomedical Engineering
The BioRobotics Institute
Polo Sant’Anna Valdera – Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Viale Rinaldo Piaggio, 34
56025 Pontedera (Pisa), Italy
Mobile - +39 347 1135522
Phone - +39 050 883489
Fax - + 39 050 883497
Email: [email protected]
WWW: https://sssa.bioroboticsinstitute.it
Personal information
Date of Birth: 19 April 1985
Citizenship: Italian
Languages Spoken: Italian, English
Present Position
Since November 2013, Postdoctoral Fellow, Surgical Robotics group at The BioRobotics Institute
of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy. The main topic is study and development of electromagnetic
control for medical robotic milli/micro robots.
Education Background
From November 4th 2009 until November 27th 2013, The BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore
Sant’Anna Pisa, Italy.
PhD degree in Innovative Technologies of Info. & Com. Eng. and Robotics. The main topic is
study and development of electromagnetic control and localization strategy for medical robotic
microdevices.
From January 4th 2013 until July 4th 2013, Harvard Medical School
Research Fellow at Pediatric Cardiac Bioengineering Lab of Harvard Medical School under
supervision of Prof. Pierre Dupont. The main topic is study and development of MRI-powered
millirobot for the targeted drug delivery.
June 2013
Certification of completion on MRI Competency Test at Brigham & Women’s Hospital Radiology,
Boston, USA, examiner: Lawrence P. Panych.
Access to Siemens and GE MRI scanners for research.
Permission to modify, program and test MRI-pulse sequences.
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February 2013
Certification of completion on MRI Safety Training at Brigham & Women’s Hospital Radiology
Department MRI Safety Training, Boston, USA, instructor: Vera Kimbrell.
October 2010
Enabled to the profession of Engineer by passing the Italian State Exam.
From October 13th 2007 until September 29th 2009, University of Pisa, Italy
Master Degree in Biomedical Engineering curriculum Biomedical Technology with a final
evaluation of 110/110 with Honours (Magna cum Laude) and a GPA value of 29.95/30. The
Thesis entitled “Electromagnetic development for the localization and control of endoscopic capsule”
and it was supervised by a collaboration between CRIM Lab (Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna) under the
supervision of Prof. Paolo Dario, Prof. Arianna Menciassi and Eng. Pietro Valdastri and Department
of Electrical Systems and Automation (DSEA) of University of Pisa, under the supervision of Prof.
Alberto Landi and Eng. Rocco Rizzo.
From September 27th 2004 until October 12th 2007, University of Pisa, Italy
Undergraduate Degree in Biomedical Engineering curriculum Industrial Engineering with a final
evaluation of 110/110 with Honours (Magna cum Laude) and a GPA value of 29.83/30. The thesis
entitled: “Microparticle systems as innovative method for controlled alginate cross-linking” was carried
on at University of Pisa, Italy, under the supervision of Prof. Maria Grazia Cascone and Prof. Luigi
Lazzeri.
Summer Schools
In September 2011, 5th Summer European School in Surgical Robotics, Lirmm, University of
Montpellier, France organized by Prof. P. Poignet (http://www.sssr2011.org/) .
In July 2011, 2011 GMSI – BK21MAE Summer Camp, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
organized by Prof. Mamoru Mitsuishi and Prof. Joon Sik Lee.
In August 2010, Biorobotics Lab, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA 2010 North
American Summer School in Surgical Robotics and Simulation, organized by Prof. Blake
Hannaford (http://brl.ee.washigton.edu).
Scientific Collaboration in International and National Research
Projects
Since October 1st 2012, collaborating at the FP7 European Project SUPCAM entitled “New cost
effective and minimally invasive endoscopic device able to investigate the colonic mucosa, ensuring a
high level of navigation accuracy and enhanced diagnostic capabilities” (FP7-SME-2012).
Since December 1st 2010, collaborating at the National Project Micro-VAST – “Microsystems for
vascular diagnostics and intervention” (http://www.microvast.it).
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From January 2009 until June 2011, collaborating at the FP6 European Project VECTOR –
“Versatile Endoscopic Capsule for gastrointestinal Tumor Recognition and Therapy” (EU/IST-2006033970) (http://www.vector-project.com)
During the last three years, collaborating in writing of different international and national proposal.
Work Experiences
From March 1st 2008 until December 13th 2008, a research assistant at Department of industrial
Chemistry, Univesrty of Pisa, Italy.
Scientific interests
Medical devices, surgical robots, microrobotics, magnetic control, medical device design, targeted drug
delivery.
Other interests
Leadership and teamwork, Technology, Sport Activity and Travelling.
Skills
Computer skills
Basic knowledge of C language, Access, Latex. Excellent Knowledge of Office package, Pro/Engineer,
Matlab & Simulink, Comsol Multiphysics and Labview.
Languages
Italian is mother tongue, level of English is good.
Referee Process
Referee activity for scientific international conferences and journals: Transactions on Robotics,
Transactions of Mechatronics, Transaction on Biomedical Engineering, Sensor and Actuator,
International Journal of Robotics Research, - International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems,
International Conference of Robotics and Automation, IEEE International Conference on Biomedical
Robotics and Biomechatronics. Gioia Lucarini has also successfully participated in the Student Review
Program at the IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and
Biomechatronics
Publications on refereed journals- submitted paper
1. G. Lucarini, G. Ciuti, M. Mura, R. Rizzo, and A. Menciassi,“ Electromagnetic control system
for capsule endoscope navigation: a novel concept for magnetic capsule maneuvering”,
submitted on Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering.
2. G. Lucarini, G. Ciuti, M. Mura, R. Rizzo, and A. Menciassi,“A new concept for magnetic
capsule endoscopy based on an electromagnetic system” submitted on International Journal of
Advanced Robotic Systems.
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Publications on refereed journals or conferences proceedings –
published (or in press) paper
1. G. Lucarini†, S. Palagi, L.Beccai, A. Menciassi “A power-efficient propulsion method for
magnetic microrobots”, on International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems, in press.
2. G. Lucarini†, S. Palagi†, B. Mazzolai, L. Beccai, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, “Accurate and smooth
navigation of magnetic microrobots under different control architectures” on IEEE
Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, vol. 11, 3, 818-827, 2014.
3. G. Lucarini, G. Ciuti, M. Mura, R. Rizzo, A. Menciassi, “Electromagnetic control system for
capsule endoscope navigation: a novel concept for magnetic capsule maneuvering”, Proceeding
on IEEE International Magnetics Conference, Germany, May 2014.
4. A. Tozzi, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Mura, C. Quaglia, A. Menciassi, G. Battaglia, “Supcam
European project:preliminary prototyping and test of a new generation activeendoscopic colon
capsule” accepeted on United European Gastroenterology Week, Austria, October 2014.
5. G. Lucarini, A. Tozzi, C. Bruni, A. Vallesi, E. Gaggini, G. Ciuti, and A.
Menciassi,“Electromagnetic design for capsule endoscope navigation: a preliminary study”
Proceeding on 3rd Joint Workshop on New Technologies for Computer/Robot Assisted
Surgery, Italy, September 2013.
6. A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, C. Di Natali, M. Verra,
P. Dario, M. Morino, “Experimental assessment of a novel robotically driven endoscopic
capsule for colonoscopy: a comparative study” on Digestive and Liver Disease, vol. 45, 8, pp.
657-662, 2013.
7. M. Salerno, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, R. Rizzo, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi, A. Landi, P. Dario, “A
discrete-time localization method for capsule endoscopy based on on-board magnetic sensing”
Measurement Science and Technology, vol. 23, pp. 1-10, 2012.
8. G.Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, P. Valdastri, A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, M. Morino, P.Dario,
“A comparative evaluation of control interfaces for a robotic-aided platform” IEEE
Transactions on Robotics, vol. 28, 2, pp. 534-538, 2012.
9. G. Lucarini, P. Dario, A. Menciassi, “A new method for propulsion of magnetic microrobots
in the vascular vessels of lower limbs”, In Proc. of the IEEE/RSJ International Conferences on
Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) 2012, Workshop on Magnetically Actuated Multiscale
Medical Robots, Vilamoura, Portugal, October 7-12, 2012.
10. G. Lucarini, A. Menciassi, and P. Dario “Propulsion of magnetic microrobots in the vascular
vessels of lower limbs: Preliminary study” In Proc. of the joint workshop on new technologies
for computer/robot assisted surgery, Madrid, Spain, 2012.
11. G. Lucarini, S. Palagi, L. Beccai, A. Menciassi, P. Dario, “Propulsion of magnetic microrobots
in the vascular vessels of lower limbs: Preliminary study” In Proc. of the XVI Annual
Conference of the International Society for Computer Aided Surgery (ISCAS) 2012, Pisa, Italy,
June 2012, International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 2012, Vol. 7, 1,
pp. S169-S170.
12. S. Palagi†, G. Lucarini†, V. Pensabene, A. Levi, B. Mazzolai, A. Menciassi, L. Beccai, “Wirelesse
Swimming microrobots: Design and development of a 2 DoF magnetic-based system” In Proc.
Of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2012, pp. 34553460.
The authors with † equally contributed to the work.
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13. G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, P. Valdastri, A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, M. Morino, P. Dario,
“Comparative evaluation study of control methodologies and user interfaces for a robotic-aided
endoscopic platform” In Proc. of the XV Annual Conference of the International Society for
Computer Aided Surgery (ISCAS) 2011, Berlin, Germany, International Journal of Computer
Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 2011, vol. 6, 1, pp. S288-S289.
14. A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, C. Di Natali, M. Verra,
P. Dario, M. Morino, “Experimental assessment of a novel robotically driven endoscopic
capsule for colonoscopy: A comparative study” United European Gastroenterology Week 2012
(UEG Week 2012), Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 20-24, 2012.
15. A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, C. Di Natali, M. Verra,
P. Dario, M. Morino, “Experimental assessment of a novel robotically driven endoscopic
capsule for colonoscopy: a compartive study” European Society of Coloproctology conference,
Vienna, Austria, Septemmber 26-28, 2012.
16. A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, C. Di Natali, M. Verra,
P. Dario, M. Morino, “Experimental assessment of a novel robotically driven endoscopic
capsule for colonoscopy: a comparative study” 18th National Congresso f Digestive Diseases,
Italian Federation of Socieities of Digestive Diseases 2012, Naples, Italy, March 2012, vol. 44, 2,
p. S58.
17. G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, M. Verra, M. E. Allaix, P. Valdastri, A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi,
M. Morino, P. Dario, “Control user interfaces for a robotic-aid platform fo rendo and
laparoscopic applications: which is the best?” Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association
(ECTA) 2011, Turin, Italy, June 2011, vol. 15, p. 233.
18. A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, C. Di Natali, M. Verra,
P. Dario, M. Morino, “Experimental assessment of a novel robotically driven endoscopic
capsule for colonoscopy: a comparative study” Eurasian Colorectal Technologies Association
(ECTA) 2011, Turin, Italy, June 2011, vol. 15, pp. 257.
19. A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, C. Di Natali, M. Verra,
P. Dario, M. Morino, “Experimental assessment of a novel robotically driven endoscopic
capsule for colonoscopy: a comparative study” 21st International Conference of Society for
Medical Innovation and Technology (SMIT) 2011, Tel Aviv, Israel, September 2011, pp. 77.
20. A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, P. Valdastri, G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, C. Di Natali, M. Verra,
P. Dario, M. Morino, “Experimental assessment of a novel robotically driven endoscopic
capsule for colonoscopy, a comparative study” European Surgical Association (ESA) 2011,
Helsinki, Finland, May 2011.
21. A. Arezzo, M. Verra, G. Ciuti, M. E. Allaix, M. Salerno, G. Lucarini, P. Valdastri, A. Menciassi,
P. Dario, M. Morino, “which man-machine interface for a robotically driven endoscopic
capsule fo rendo and laparoscopic applications?” European Association for Endoscopic
Surgery (EAES) 2011, Turin, Italy, June 2011.
22. G. Ciuti, G. Lucarini, M. Salerno, P. Valdastri, A. Arezzo, A. Menciassi, M. Morino, P. Dario,
“ Preliminary comparative evaluation of control interfaces for a robotic-aided endoscopic
platform” In Proc. Of the 2st National Congress of the Italian Group of Bioengineering (GNB)
2010, Turin, Italy, June 2010.
23. M. G. Cascone, G. Lucarini, L. Lazzeri, “ Microparticle systems as innovative method for
controller alginate cross-linking” 8th word biomaterials congress, Amsterdam, may 2008.
The authors with † equally contributed to the work.
Gioia Lucarini
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24. G. Lucarini, M. G. Cascone, L. Lazzeri, “ Microparticle systems as innovative method for
controller alginate cross-linking” In Proc. Of the National Congress of Biomaterials (SIB) 2008,
Follonica, Italy, September 2008.
The authors with † equally contributed to the work.