Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Yinoussa Adagolodjo
Assistant Professor in Computer Science
University of Lille, DEFROST Team, Inria
Lille, France
- Email: adagolodjo@protonmail.com
- Website: adagolodjo.github.io
- LinkedIn: yinoussa-adagolodjo
- GitHub: adagolodjo
Research Interests
- Primary: Medical Robotics, Real-time Simulation, Computer-Assisted Surgery
- Secondary: Augmented Reality, Soft Robotics, Constraint-Based Control
- Applications: Robotic-assisted surgical interventions, Surgical navigation, Minimally invasive surgery
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor | University of Lille (2019–Present)
DEFROST Team, Inria, Lille, France
- Research in medical robotics and real-time simulation for healthcare applications
- Teaching advanced robotics and computer graphics courses
- Supervision of PhD students and research projects
- Development of innovative solutions for surgical assistance and robotic navigation
Research Engineer | Inria (2018–2019)
Strasbourg, France
- Development of constraint-based control systems for medical robotics
- Real-time simulation algorithms for deformable object manipulation
- Collaboration with medical professionals on surgical robotics applications
Doctoral Researcher | University of Strasbourg (2015–2018)
Strasbourg, France
- Research on constraint-based control of robots interacting with deformable objects
- Application to minimally invasive surgery
- Development of novel algorithms for real-time simulation and control
Education
Ph.D. in Robotics | University of Strasbourg (2018)
Strasbourg, France
Thesis: “Constraint-Based Control of Robots Interacting with Deformable Objects - Application to Minimally Invasive Surgery”
Advisors: Dr. Hadrien Courtecuisse, Prof. Michel de Mathelin
Research Projects
IRE Project (2024–Present)
Team Member | Intelligent Robotic Endoscopes (European Project)
- Development of innovative solutions for robotic endoscopy
- Real-time simulation with augmented reality guidance for surgical precision
- Integration of computer vision and machine learning for next-generation surgical tools
- Focus on minimally invasive surgery and enhanced patient outcomes
COSSEROOTS Project (2019–2024)
Postdoctoral Researcher | Cosserat Theory for Soft Robotics Control
- Development of advanced control strategies for soft robots using Cosserat theory
- Real-time simulation systems for deformable objects
- Applications to medical robotics and industrial settings
ROBOCOP Project (2019–Present)
Postdoctoral Researcher (2019-2022), Permanent Team Member (2022-Present) | Cochlear Implant Robotization
- Robotic systems for cochlear implant surgery
- Real-time monitoring systems for surgical guidance
- Clinical validation and safety protocols
CONECT Project (2015–2018)
Doctoral Researcher | Control of Needle Insertion in Robotic Surgery
- Real-time simulation for soft tissue deformation during needle insertion
- Augmented reality guidance for enhanced surgical precision
- Integration of force feedback and robotic control systems
Publications
Complete Publication List
- Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZBdWJ9EAAAAJ
- Complete list of publications, citations, and h-index available on Google Scholar
Recent Highlights
2023
- Y. Adagolodjo, N. Hafsa. “Robots assisted surgical interventions in constrained anatomical spaces.” Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
2022
- Y. Adagolodjo, S. Cotin. “Real-time simulation for surgical navigation in robotic-assisted cochlear implant procedure.” IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics
2019
- Y. Adagolodjo, L. Goffin, M. De Mathelin, H. Courtecuisse. “Constraint-based manipulation of deformable models in robotic surgery.” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters
Teaching Experience
Course Portfolio
- Teaching Load: 11 courses across graduate and undergraduate levels (Fall 2024)
- Contact Hours: 200+ hours of lectures, practicals, and tutorials per semester
- Course Details: Complete course descriptions, syllabi, and resources available at:
Teaching Areas
- Medical Robotics: Medical simulation, robotics applications, real-time systems
- Automation & Control: Automatic control, system regulation, industrial logic
- Programming & Optimization: Advanced programming, numerical analysis, optimization methods
- Industry 4.0: Smart manufacturing, IoT, modern industrial systems
- Research Methods: Research methodology, scientific presentation, academic writing
Software Tools Integration
- Simulation: SOFA framework for real-time simulation in medical applications
- Programming: Modern development environments and version control systems
- Visualization: 3D modeling and visualization tools for engineering education
Software Development
Open Source Contributions
Cosserat Plugin for SOFA (2019–Present)
Main Developer | Open Source Project
- Lead developer of the Cosserat plugin for SOFA simulation framework
- Implementation of Cosserat rod theory for soft robotics simulation
- Repository: https://github.com/SofaDefrost/Cosserat
- Used in research projects and by the international soft robotics community
- C++ implementation with Python bindings for accessibility
Technical Contributions
- Core Features: Cosserat rod mechanics, Real-time deformation simulation, Integration with SOFA ecosystem
- Community Impact: Widely adopted by researchers in soft robotics and continuum mechanics
- Documentation: Comprehensive examples, tutorials, and API documentation
Technical Skills
- Programming: C++, Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, LaTeX
- Robotics: ROS, Real-time control systems, Kinematics and dynamics
- Simulation: FEM, GPU acceleration, Real-time physics simulation, SOFA framework
- Graphics: 3D visualization, Augmented reality, OpenGL, WebGL
- Tools: Git, Docker, Jekyll, Bulma CSS framework
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, High-performance computing
Research Expertise
Medical Robotics
- Robotic-assisted surgical interventions
- Real-time simulation for surgical navigation
- Constraint-based manipulation of deformable models
Simulation & Modeling
- Real-time deformation simulation
- Physics-based modeling for soft tissues
- Constraint-based approaches
- GPU-accelerated computation
Soft Robotics
- Continuum robots for medical applications
- Bio-inspired robotic systems
- Flexible and adaptive control systems
- Cosserat theory applications
Invited Talks and Presentations
December 2024 | Journées Scientifiques Inria Chile 2024
Invited Speaker | Santiago, Chile (December 4-6, 2024)
- Title: “Bridging the Gap: From Biomechanical Simulations to Adaptive Surgical Robotics”
- Official pre-event of the AI Action Summit
- International conference on AI challenges and opportunities
- Presented to leading French and Chilean scientists
December 2024 | LACORO 2024
Invited Speaker | Rancagua, Chile (December 9-13, 2024)
- 9th Latin American Conference on Robotics
- International robotics conference in the Southern Hemisphere
- Presentation on medical robotics and simulation technologies
March 2024 | CAIR Hong Kong AI and Robotics in Healthcare Forum
Invited Speaker | Hong Kong (March 28-29, 2024)
- Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation
- Chinese Academy of Sciences international forum
- Focus on innovative applications of AI and robotics in medical field
- International gathering of experts on healthcare technology
Professional Service
Journal Reviewing
- IEEE Transactions on Robotics
- IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics
- Various robotics and medical technology journals
Conference Activities
- Program Committee Member for robotics conferences
- Reviewer for IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation
- Reviewer for International Conference on Medical Robotics
Professional Memberships
- IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
Languages
- French: Native
- English: Fluent (Professional working proficiency)
Interests
- Academic: Medical technology innovation, Healthcare robotics, Surgical simulation
- Technical: Open source software, Web development, High-performance computing
Last updated: August 2024